Following a public consultation, our Hub Committee have agreed changes to our pay and display car parks. We have also requested that Devon County Council proactively consult with us about on-street parking matters concerning the Borough’s towns.
West Devon’s vulnerable residents and war pensioners and widow(er)s are on the way to receive financial support with paying their rent after our Hub Committee approved two financial support policies.
The creation of an Okehampton Business Improvement District (BID) will be the topic of discussion at two days of free workshops for businesspeople in the town later this month.
West Devon Borough Council is adding their own festive cheer by offering free parking to residents after 3 p.m. for Christmas shoppers in their bid to support the high streets.
The profound effects of £1million of funding are being felt across West Devon, with businesses and community programmes within the borough benefitting within a year of the money being secured.
Difficulties finding affordable housing, the increasing cost of living, the new transport hub in Okehampton and supporting business to adapt to the climate crisis - just some of the challenges and opportunities facing West Devon.