Teignbridge
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Teignbridge lies between Dartmoor and the south Devon coast, encompassing seaside resorts, market towns, and rural villages. Newton Abbot is the main town, known for its markets and racecourse, while Dawlish and Teignmouth are popular coastal resorts with sandy beaches and promenades. The River Teign estuary is a focal point, with sailing, birdwatching, and scenic views. Inland, the district includes parts of Dartmoor, with tors, moorland, and walking routes. The blend of coastline, estuaries, and uplands makes Teignbridge geographically diverse.
The local authority for this district is: Teignbridge District Council - responsible for district-level services. Since Devon is a two-tier area, county-level services are handled by: Devon County Council.
Constituencies in Teignbridge
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Wards in Teignbridge
Teignbridge is divided into 24 wards, listed below in alphabetical order.
- Ambrook
- Ashburton & Buckfastleigh
- Bishopsteignton
- Bovey
- Bradley
- Buckland & Milber
- Bushell
- Chudleigh
- College
- Dawlish North East
- Dawlish South West
- Haytor
- Ipplepen
- Kenn Valley
- Kenton & Starcross
- Kerswell-with-Combe
- Kingsteignton East
- Kingsteignton West
- Moretonhampstead
- Shaldon & Stokeinteignhead
- Teign Valley
- Teignmouth Central
- Teignmouth East
- Teignmouth West