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Essential contact numbers for local services, organisations and support
Emergency Contact
In an Emergency
Call 999 Fire • Police • Ambulance • Coastguard
Non‑Emergency Services
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Police: 101
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Fire (Cornwall Fire & Rescue): 0300 1234 232
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Ambulance (SWAST): 0370 1014 950
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Coastguard (Non‑emergency): 01326 317575
Cornwall Council
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General enquiries: 0300 1234 232
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Emergency numbers: www.cornwall.gov.uk/emergency-numbers
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Highways, Roads & Flooding: 0300 1234 222
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Social Care (Adults & Children): 0300 1231 116
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Council Housing Emergency: 0300 1234 131
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Environment Agency (Flooding): 0800 80 70 60
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Fire & Rescue (Advice / Non‑emergency): 0800 3581 999
Deviock Parish Council
Community Safety
For crime, anti‑social behaviour, domestic violence, vandalism: 0300 1234 232
Citizens Advice
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Free advice line: 0800 144 8848 www.citizensadvice.org.uk
Utilities & Environmental
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Electricity Emergency: 105 or 0300 1234 232
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Gas Emergency: 0800 111 999
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Flooding (Cornwall Council): 0300 1234 222
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Environment Agency (24‑hr advice): 0345 988 1188
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South West Water – Report a leak: 0800 230 0561
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South West Water – Emergency: 0300 000 0365
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Highways (Urgent hazards): 0300 1234 222
Mental Health Support
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NHS Urgent Mental Health Response: 0800 038 5300
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Samaritans (24/7): 116 123
Marine Animal Emergencies
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Dead marine animals (e.g., seals): Cornwall Wildlife Trust – 0345 201 2626
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Disturbance or harassment: Cornwall Marine & Coastal Code Group – 0345 201 2626
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Live stranded animals: British Divers Marine Life Rescue – 01825 765546
NHS & Medical
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NHS 111 (24‑hr health advice): Call 111
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Quay Lane Surgery: 01503 230 088
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Liskeard Community Hospital: 01579 373500
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Derriford Hospital A&E: 01752 792511
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NHS Dental Helpline: 01872 354375
Pharmacies
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Find a pharmacy: www.nhs.uk/find-a-pharmacy
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Emergency prescriptions: www.nhs.uk/emergency-prescriptions
Pollution
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Land / rivers: Environment Agency – 0800 80 70 60
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Sea / beach: Coastguard – 01326 317575
Power Cuts
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Power cut helpline: 105 or 0800 6783 105
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Non‑emergency: 0800 365 900
RNLI
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General enquiries: 0300 300 9990
Safeguarding
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Help for an adult or child: 0300 1234 131
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Out‑of‑hours (child/young person): 01208 251130
Homelessness
If you see someone sleeping rough:
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Cornwall Homeless Assessment Hub: 0300 1234 161
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StreetLink app available on iOS & Android
Local Information & Updates
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DaSRA Facebook: facebook.com/dasra
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Deviock Parish Council Facebook: facebook.com/deviockparishcouncil
Public Notice Boards
Used for urgent information when power is down.
Located next to the red phone box outside the
Village Hall.
Emergency Shelter Locations
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Downderry & Seaton Village Hall - it can be found on Main Road in Downderry, it sits between The Shop, Bewsheas and Broads Yard car park It sits on the seafront side of the road,
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The Zone is located on Main Road through Downderry, in the former Methodist Chapel up a steep slope. It sits at the bottom of Deviock Hill and top of Beach Hill crossroads.
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St Nicolas Church is situated right on Main Road through Downderry opposite St Nicolas Primary School. There is parking available on the road right outside the door.
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Defibrillator
Both Downderry and Seaton have publicly accessible defibrillators mounted on the outside walls of the public toilet blocks:
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These locations are easy to reach and available at all times should they ever be needed.
Bus Services
Bus Services in Seaton and Downderry offer vital connections for residents and visitors exploring South East Cornwall. The main public route is the Go Cornwall Bus Service 75, which runs between Torpoint and Liskeard, passing through Crafthole, Portwrinkle, Downderry (Broads Yard), and Seaton (Sea Front). Buses typically operate Monday to Saturday, with stops every hour during the day. In addition to public transport, the Downderry & District Community Bus provides scheduled weekly trips to Plymouth, Liskeard, and other destinations like Exeter, Totnes, Truro, and Looe. It also supports school transport and offers private hire for registered local groups. Together, these services ensure reliable, affordable travel for shopping, appointments, school runs, and scenic outings along the coast.
Tide Times
Tide Times in Downderry and Seaton are essential for planning beach walks, swimming, fishing, and coastal activities along this scenic stretch of South East Cornwall. Both villages experience semi-diurnal tides—meaning two high and two low tides each day—with heights and timings varying throughout the month.
Neighbourhood Watch
Downderry and Seaton Neighbourhood Watch joined with DaSRA in July 2021 to represent the whole community. We live in a low‑crime area, but risks still exist — cyber crime, isolation of vulnerable residents, and opportunistic crime. Neighbourhood Watch supports safety and wellbeing for everyone who lives and works here. We encourage all residents to sign up — it’s free and strengthens our shared vigilance.
Food Bank
The Liskeard & Looe Foodbank supports people across South East Cornwall who are facing crisis, providing essential food, toiletries, and practical help when it’s needed most. Run in partnership with local churches, the foodbank operates from several locations, including its main centre at 21 Dean Street, Liskeard (PL14 4AB), and uses an e‑voucher referral system to ensure support reaches those who need it quickly. With demand continuing to rise, the foodbank relies on community donations and volunteers to keep its shelves stocked and its services running. Phone: 07512011452