We know that many people experience financial hardship because of the cost of living, particular in the winter months and around Christmas time. We are doing all we can to help people who may be struggling.
We will be urging the government to reconsider its proposal to introduce a 20% Agricultural Property Tax on farm inheritance, as announced in the last Budget.
With the winter months approaching, we're doing all we can to help people with the cost of living, including the introduction of new payments from the Household Support Fund for those most in need.
Businesses in West Devon are receiving free specialist help and advice on how to reduce their environmental impact, thanks to support from Libraries Unlimited and funding from West Devon Borough Council.
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.
