Tiverton Town Council Strategic Plan Our vision for Tiverton

The Town Leat flowing again

Working with the Friends of Tiverton Town Leat, other councils, landowners and residents to see more of the historic Leat flowing again.

Last updated 6 October 2026

Castle Street, Tiverton, where the Town Leat runs alongside the road
  1. On the projects list
  2. Being explored
  3. Being developed
  4. Agreed
  5. Under way
  6. Completed

Stage 1 of 6: on the projects list. The Council has agreed to put this on its list of projects. Nothing else has been decided yet.

Now: We are asking what people think.

About this idea

Tiverton's historic Leat has helped shape the town for centuries. Working with the Friends of Tiverton Town Leat, other councils, landowners and residents, we could see more of it flowing again.

What it would take

The Town Council could not do this alone. It would depend on working in partnership, on who owns the land the Leat crosses, on permissions, on whether it is technically possible, and on funding.

Already happening

The Council has committed to funding the next perambulation of the Town Leat, and to making a big event of it. [Add its date when known.]

Residents walking the route of the Town Leat along Castle Street during the perambulation

Key facts

Priority
Strong and connected community
Working with
The Friends of Tiverton Town Leat, landowners and other councils [confirm]
Stage
On the projects list
Cost
Not known yet
Decided so far
Nothing, apart from funding the next perambulation

What happens next

  1. 26 October to 30 November 2026 Tell us what you think, in the survey on this page.
  2. December 2026 Councillors look at what people said.
  3. After that The Council decides whether to look into it further, and says so on this page.

Questions and answers

What is the Town Leat?

[A short history, ideally in the Friends of Tiverton Town Leat's own words, with their agreement.]

Has this been agreed?

No. It is on the Council's list of projects to consider, and nothing else has been decided. What people say now will help decide whether it goes any further.

Have your say

  • The Town Leat flowing again: what do you think?

    Open until 25 November 2026 · About 4 minutes

    Working with the Friends of Tiverton Town Leat, other councils, landowners and residents to see more of the historic Leat flowing again. Nothing has been decided yet. Your answers will help the Council decide whether to…