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SHDC runs waste trucks on vegetable oil to reduce carbon emissions
SHDC runs waste trucks on vegetable oil to reduce carbon emissions New
General News SA Sam Acourt Updated October 19, 2026 151

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South Hams District Council is taking practical steps to cut carbon emissions from its vehicles and buildings, as part of its work to create a cleaner and greener South...
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New E-bike scheme coming to Totnes
New E-bike scheme coming to Totnes
General News SA Sam Acourt Updated May 12, 2025 1753

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A new fleet of hireable electric bikes will be available on the streets of Totnes in June. 
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Harbertonford pupils make a splash with climate change education
Harbertonford pupils make a splash with climate change education
General News SA Sam Acourt Updated March 05, 2025 1676

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Pupils at Harbertonford Primary School have had an exciting and educational week this term exploring the effects of climate change on the ocean, thanks to a series of hands-on...
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SHDC says there is "free decarbonisation support for South Hams businesses"
SHDC says there is "free decarbonisation support for South Hams businesses"
General News SA Sam Acourt May 08, 2024 1293

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Businesses in the South Hams are receiving "free specialist help and advice" on how to reduce their environmental impact, "thanks to support from Libraries Unlimited and funding from South...
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Council working with Sustainable South Hams to "prioritise climate and nature action"
Council working with Sustainable South Hams to "prioritise climate and nature action"
General News SA Sam Acourt September 01, 2023 2238

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South Hams District Council is supporting the work of Sustainable South Hams (SusSH) in fighting climate and nature change across the district.
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South Hams District Council is "prioritising climate and biodiversity action"
South Hams District Council is "prioritising climate and biodiversity action"
General News SA Sam Acourt July 03, 2023 2745

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Climate change and biodiversity issues are "high on the agenda" for the new administration at South Hams District Council.
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SHDC commits to net-zero carbon emissions by 2050 "at the latest"
SHDC commits to net-zero carbon emissions by 2050 "at the latest"
General News SA Sam Acourt December 08, 2022 1311

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South Hams District Council commits to the Devon Carbon Plan, with the aim of reaching "net-zero emissions by 2050 at the latest".
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New electric car charging points in Dartmouth "are a step on the road to net zero"
New electric car charging points in Dartmouth "are a step on the road to net zero"
General News SA Sam Acourt Updated June 22, 2022 1403

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The first of 80 new Electric Vehicle (EV) charge points planned for 38 public car parks across Devon are now ready for public use in Dartmouth’s Mayors Avenue Car...
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SHDC says it is "making major strides in its fight against climate change"
SHDC says it is "making major strides in its fight against climate change"
General News SA Sam Acourt April 08, 2022 1235

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South Hams District Council says it is "making major strides in its fight against climate change", with a "significant investment in improving the carbon footprint of its leisure centres...
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Creative Myth Puppets works with local children to create "life enhancing" play about the climate crisis
Creation Myth Puppets works with local children to create "life enhancing" play about the climate crisis
General News SA Sam Acourt Updated March 17, 2022 1925

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South Hams children have been given the chance to work with a creative charity to express how they feel about climate change and biodiversity loss.
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More than 200 trees have been planted for bees
More than 200 trees have been planted for bees
General News SA Sam Acourt December 21, 2021 1697

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A whopping 210 trees for bees have been planted at Follaton Arboretum in Totnes as part of a district-wide scheme to plant 1,450 trees across five sites. ...
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Last chance to complete your household survey about your carbon footprint
Last chance to complete your household survey about your carbon footprint
General News SA Sam Acourt December 08, 2021 1285

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Kingsbridge Town Council is urging you to complete the household survey created by the Kingsbridge Climate and Nature Emergency group. 
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SHDC involved in initiative to fight climate change and improve wellbeing
SHDC involved in initiative to fight climate change and improve wellbeing
General News SA Sam Acourt Updated October 22, 2021 1314

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Devon councils and charities are "taking the lead" on how to shop in a way that’s "good for climate and wellbeing", as research says consumers are making industry more...
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"Overwhelming support" for SHDC's rewilding plans
"Overwhelming support" for SHDC's rewilding plans
General News SA Sam Acourt October 08, 2021 1111

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A recent consultation held by South Hams District Council, has had overwhelming public support for its plans to increase biodiversity and wildlife value by at least 10 percent. ...
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SHDC to decide whether to take advantage of electric vehicle charging grants
SHDC to decide whether to take advantage of electric vehicle charging grants
General News SA Sam Acourt September 09, 2021 1677

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At the next meeting of South Hams District Council’s Executive, councillors will be discussing electric car charging points and deciding if the council should enter the Devon and Torbay...
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SHDC invites volunteers to get involved with the annual green hay cut to increase biodiversity
SHDC invites volunteers to get involved with the annual green hay cut to increase biodiversity
General News SA Sam Acourt August 31, 2021 1527

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Join in Parklife SW’s wildlife working days at Longmarsh and Follaton Arboretum this September to help our bees and other insects.
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SHDC asks for your opinion on rewilding council-owned land
SHDC asks for your opinion on rewilding council-owned land
General News SA Sam Acourt Updated July 13, 2021 2236

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South Hams District Council is launching a consultation to explore what the public thinks about the council enabling rewilding on a small proportion of their land. ...
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SHDC to work with Crowdfunder to support projects that tackle climate change
SHDC to work with Crowdfunder to support projects that tackle climate change
General News SA Sam Acourt Updated June 16, 2021 1366

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South Hams District Council is joining forces with Crowdfunder to encourage and support projects and ideas that will help the district to tackle the climate emergency.
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