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All I want for Christmas... is on the high street!

You can find unique gift ideas in our local towns or head to a special event this November and December for festive treats, sparkle and family fun!

20 November 2024

A young woman, sat at her kitchen table, looking through her energy bills. She has a concerned look on her face, as if the bills are more expensive than she imagined.

We're doing all we can to help people during the cost of living crisis

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.

14 November 2024

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Striving for a greener future

The 29th United Nations Climate Change Conference kicked off this week, so no better time to shine a spotlight on all we are doing to help tackle climate change.

13 November 2024

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Have Your Say on Council Tax Support

We want to hear your views on how we plan to help people most in need pay their council tax as the cost-of-living crisis continues.

17 October 2023

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We are Consulting on Dog Control

We want to hear your thoughts in a consultation about West Devon’s Public Space Protection Orders for dog control.

11 October 2023

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Borough Council scraps Council Tax for young care leavers

West Devon Borough Council has agreed to scrap Council Tax for young people who have left the care system until they turn 25.

6 October 2023

Councillors Adam Bridgewater and Debo Sellis are stood outside the Tavistock Cricket Club pavilion to mark the pavilion revamp project. All three people are smiling and looking relaxed together.

Cricket Pavilion project hits a six with S106 funding

A huge project to improve cricket facilities at one of West Devon’s biggest clubs will see the club continue to offer sporting opportunities to an ever-growing number of people living in the borough.

2 October 2023

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Borough Council reaching out to residents to discuss housing

Housing in West Devon will be the topic of discussion in Tavistock on Saturday 7 October.

29 September 2023

Borough Council finances are in a good position moving forwards

West Devon Borough Council's Hub Committee has heard that the Council's finances are in a good position moving ahead to the future.

19 September 2023

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Consultation Agreed for Proposed Council Tax Reduction Support Scheme

A Council Tax Reduction Scheme consultation for 2024/25 has been agreed to be held by West Devon Borough Council at its Hub Committee meeting on 19 September.

19 September 2023