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We have announced the new mayor of West Devon for the next 12 months at today’s Annual Council meeting.

As part of our commitment to protect the natural environment, restoration work on stretches of the Tamar Trails has now been completed.

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.

Holly Greenberry-Pullen has been elected as a new West Devon Borough Councillor for the Tavistock North Ward, following the by-election on Thursday 2 May 2024.

Parklands Leisure Centre in Okehampton has received £38,500 from the Swimming Pool Support Fund.

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.

We are striving to tackle the housing crisis by investing £50,000 to help local communities deliver more new affordable homes.

Eight-year-old Lottie Broughton is the latest winner of the Mayor’s Young Person Green Award for her litter picking efforts across her hometown of Chagford.

We are taking action to tackle the housing crisis, boost the local economy and work with communities to improve the area for future generations. It’s vital that a Devon and Torbay Devolution Deal supports this work and benefits the Borough.

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.