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]]> https://www.southhams.com/ https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/dartmouth-park-and-ride-consultation-opens <![CDATA[Dartmouth Park and Ride consultation opens]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/dartmouth-park-and-ride-consultation-opens South Hams District Council has launched their Dartmouth Park and Ride public consultation. Following the South Hams District Council’s Executive meeting on Wednesday, 13 March, a range... ]]> Tue, 02 Apr 2024 19:09:32 +0000 4477 2024-04-02 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/68/73/95/dartmouth-park-and-ride-consultation-opens-72-1712084988.png https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/council-offers-financial-help-for-war-pensioners-and-vulnerable <![CDATA[Council "offers financial help for war pensioners and vulnerable"]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/council-offers-financial-help-for-war-pensioners-and-vulnerable Vulnerable residents and war pensioners and widow(er)s could "soon receive extra financial support paying their rent" after South Hams District Council’s Executive "granted approval for two policies which offer... ]]> Tue, 12 Mar 2024 15:38:44 +0000 4433 2024-03-12 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/e0/4c/67/council-offers-financial-help-for-war-pensioners-and-vulnerable-82-1710258003.jpg https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/shdc-says-it-has-balanced-the-budget-and-supports-residents <![CDATA[SHDC says it has "balanced the budget and supports residents" ]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/shdc-says-it-has-balanced-the-budget-and-supports-residents Despite "very challenging financial circumstances" due to the economic climate and "previous years' reductions in Government funding", SHDC set a "balanced budget for 2024/2025". Despite "very... ]]> Thu, 15 Feb 2024 21:17:43 +0000 4373 2024-02-15 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/43/24/bb/shdc-says-it-has-balanced-the-budget-and-supports-residents-83-1708031945.jpg https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/shdc-formally-adopted-its-council-plan-for-2024-2028-along-with-the-supporting-delivery-plan-for-the-first-year <![CDATA[SHDC formally adopted its Council Plan for 2024-2028 along with the supporting delivery plan for the first year]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/shdc-formally-adopted-its-council-plan-for-2024-2028-along-with-the-supporting-delivery-plan-for-the-first-year South Hams District Council’s Full Council has formally adopted its Council Plan for 2024-2028 along with the supporting delivery plan for the first year. At the Full... ]]> Thu, 15 Feb 2024 20:57:00 +0000 4372 2024-02-15 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/c5/eb/da/shdc-formally-adopted-its-council-plan-for-2024-2028-along-with-the-supporting-delivery-plan-for-the-first-year-13-1708030842.jpg https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/shdc-asking-for-opinions-about-alcohol-in-public-places <![CDATA[SHDC asking for opinions about "alcohol in public places" ]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/shdc-asking-for-opinions-about-alcohol-in-public-places South Hams District Council would like residents’ thoughts on Public Space Protection Orders for specific areas within five towns which are due for renewal on Sunday 14 July. ... ]]> Tue, 13 Feb 2024 20:14:04 +0000 4364 2024-02-13 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/59/0a/80/shdc-asking-for-opinions-about-alcohol-in-public-places-4-1707855357.jpg https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/shdc-have-a-plan-for-supporting-care-leavers-into-employment <![CDATA[SHDC have a plan for "supporting care leavers into employment"]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/shdc-have-a-plan-for-supporting-care-leavers-into-employment South Hams District Council is "offering more support to care leavers with new employment and training opportunities on the horizon". Recent figures from the Department for Education... ]]> Wed, 31 Jan 2024 11:49:39 +0000 4337 2024-01-31 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/21/c0/f4/shdc-have-a-plan-for-supporting-care-leavers-into-employment-90-1706701786.jpg https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/shdc-hear-for-and-against-arguments-around-the-plymouth-and-south-devon-freeport <![CDATA[SHDC hear for and against arguments around the Plymouth and South Devon Freeport]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/shdc-hear-for-and-against-arguments-around-the-plymouth-and-south-devon-freeport Following a Full Council meeting today, Thursday, 14 December, South Hams District Council discussed recommendations from the Task and Finish Group on the Plymouth and South Devon Freeport. ... ]]> Thu, 14 Dec 2023 21:22:33 +0000 4202 2023-12-14 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/03/ac/8c/shdc-hear-for-and-against-arguments-around-the-plymouth-and-south-devon-freeport-2-1702588961.jpg https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/plymouth-and-south-devon-freeport-is-on-track-after-review <![CDATA[Plymouth and South Devon Freeport is "on track" after review ]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/plymouth-and-south-devon-freeport-is-on-track-after-review The Plymouth and South Devon Freeport has the potential to benefit residents in the South Hams – that’s the conclusion of a thorough review into the risks and opportunities... ]]> Fri, 08 Dec 2023 12:14:13 +0000 4180 2023-12-08 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/2c/94/59/plymouth-and-south-devon-freeport-is-on-track-after-review-62-1702037723.jpg https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/dairy-crest-public-inquiry-moves-a-step-closer <![CDATA[Dairy Crest public inquiry moves a step closer]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/dairy-crest-public-inquiry-moves-a-step-closer A public inquiry began at Follaton House in Totnes on Tuesday, 5 December 2023, with the Planning Inspectorate regarding Dairy Crest site in Totnes. Fastglobe (Mastics)... ]]> Fri, 08 Dec 2023 11:58:24 +0000 4179 2023-12-08 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/75/cb/39/dairy-crest-public-inquiry-moves-a-step-closer-52-1702037080.jpg https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/shdc-says-it-is-supporting-communities-to-deliver-more-homes <![CDATA[SHDC says it is "supporting communities to deliver more homes"]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/shdc-says-it-is-supporting-communities-to-deliver-more-homes In its drive to provide more affordable homes, South Hams District Council has today announced it will "invest an initial £100,000 to help local communities deliver more houses in... ]]> Fri, 08 Dec 2023 11:48:29 +0000 4178 2023-12-08 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/22/b3/b5/shdc-says-it-is-supporting-communities-to-deliver-more-homes-35-1702036118.jpg https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/shdc-consultation-closes-after-hundreds-of-responses <![CDATA[SHDC consultation closes after hundreds of responses]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/shdc-consultation-closes-after-hundreds-of-responses The ten-week public consultation on South Hams District Council’s Corporate Strategy renamed, the ‘Council Plan for 2024-2028’, has closed with 1,200 residents viewing the consultation. South Hams... ]]> Mon, 04 Dec 2023 20:05:49 +0000 4166 2023-12-04 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/68/4d/2e/shdc-consultation-closes-after-hundreds-of-responses-51-1701720521.jpg https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/shdc-saying-they-are-helping-residents-with-their-energy-costs <![CDATA[SHDC saying they are "helping residents with their energy costs" ]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/shdc-saying-they-are-helping-residents-with-their-energy-costs Lower income households could save between £220 and £400 a year on energy bills with the support of South Hams District Council. South Hams District Council says... ]]> Tue, 28 Nov 2023 20:07:37 +0000 4152 2023-11-28 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/2d/4a/a9/shdc-saying-they-are-helping-residents-with-their-energy-costs-29-1701202064.jpg https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/council-supporting-economic-growth-across-the-district <![CDATA[Council "supporting economic growth across the district" ]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/council-supporting-economic-growth-across-the-district Council "supporting economic growth across the district". South Hams District Council has said it is "working with towns across the district to help boost the local... ]]> Wed, 01 Nov 2023 12:31:09 +0000 4109 2023-11-01 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/50/cf/11/council-supporting-economic-growth-across-the-district-27-1698842121.png https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/shdc-is-asking-for-your-views-on-council-tax-support <![CDATA[SHDC is asking for your views on Council Tax Support]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/shdc-is-asking-for-your-views-on-council-tax-support South Hams District Council wants 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. ... ]]> Fri, 20 Oct 2023 10:42:50 +0000 4087 2023-10-20 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/6b/ab/ca/shdc-is-asking-for-your-views-on-council-tax-support-9-1697798596.jpg https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/shdc-says-it-has-listened-to-local-concerns-about-parking-in-dartmouth <![CDATA[SHDC says it has "listened to local concerns" about parking in Dartmouth ]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/shdc-says-it-has-listened-to-local-concerns-about-parking-in-dartmouth Following a "rigorous debate" at South Hams District Council’s Executive meeting last week, a decision was reached for the off-street parking for Dartmouth’s Health Hub. A three-week... ]]> Mon, 03 Jul 2023 20:19:13 +0000 3897 2023-07-03 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/e2/a0/5a/shdc-says-it-has-listened-to-local-concerns-about-parking-in-dartmouth-28-1688415630.jpg https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/shdc-wins-prestigious-award-for-leading-the-way <![CDATA[SHDC wins "prestigious award for leading the way" ]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/shdc-wins-prestigious-award-for-leading-the-way It’s gold for South Hams and West Devon! South Hams District Council and West Devon Borough Council staff are "delighted" to have won a MJ Achievement... ]]> Tue, 27 Jun 2023 20:45:57 +0000 3857 2023-06-27 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/e9/8d/f2/shdc-wins-prestigious-award-for-leading-the-way-21-1687898877.jpg https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/shdc-joins-forces-in-its-drive-for-cleaner-waters <![CDATA[SHDC joins forces in its "drive for cleaner waters" ]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/shdc-joins-forces-in-its-drive-for-cleaner-waters SHDC will soon be joining a network of marinas and harbours which provide electric charging points, as the council joins forces with partners to help deliver the Electric Seaway... ]]> Thu, 15 Jun 2023 21:49:36 +0000 3768 2023-06-15 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/76/d3/9a/shdc-joins-forces-in-its-drive-for-cleaner-waters-31-1686865923.jpg https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/family-fun-pedal-power-is-coming-to-ivybridge <![CDATA[Family fun ‘Pedal Power’ is coming to Ivybridge]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/family-fun-pedal-power-is-coming-to-ivybridge An "exciting free, fun-filled cycle activity day" for the whole family is being held in Ivybridge. The event, hosted by South Hams District Council, and taking place... ]]> Tue, 30 May 2023 19:24:36 +0000 3730 2023-05-30 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/d6/41/8f/family-fun-pedal-power-is-coming-to-ivybridge-65-1685474687.jpg https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/conservatives-lose-control-of-south-hams-district-council-for-the-first-time-in-its-history <![CDATA[Conservatives lose control of South Hams District Council for the first time in its history ]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/conservatives-lose-control-of-south-hams-district-council-for-the-first-time-in-its-history South Hams District Council has been led by the Conservatives since it was formed in 1974, but it is now led by the Liberal Democrats. As... ]]> Fri, 05 May 2023 13:41:24 +0000 3682 2023-05-05 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/e5/c1/33/conservatives-lose-control-of-south-hams-district-council-for-the-first-time-in-its-history-49-1683294213.jpg https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/south-hams-continues-to-stand-with-ukraine-one-year-on <![CDATA[South Hams "continues to stand with Ukraine one year on" ]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/south-hams-continues-to-stand-with-ukraine-one-year-on Today marks one year since the Russian invasion of Ukraine. SHDC invites the South Hams community to join them in this important moment of reflection and pay tribute to... ]]> Thu, 23 Feb 2023 20:35:50 +0000 3521 2023-02-23 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/2d/f4/a9/south-hams-continues-to-stand-with-ukraine-one-year-on-94-1677184717.jpg https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/shdc-says-support-is-on-its-way-for-retail-hospitality-and-leisure-businesses <![CDATA[SHDC says support is "on its way" for retail, hospitality and leisure businesses]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/shdc-says-support-is-on-its-way-for-retail-hospitality-and-leisure-businesses SHDC has announced a new business rates relief scheme for retail, hospitality and leisure properties, which will support more than 1,200 businesses in the district. ... ]]> Mon, 20 Feb 2023 19:09:32 +0000 3507 2023-02-20 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/cd/c3/26/shdc-says-support-is-on-its-way-for-retail-hospitality-and-leisure-businesses-46-1676920464.jpg https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/district-council-says-it-has-balanced-its-budget-while-continuing-to-support-south-hams-residents <![CDATA[District council says it has "balanced its budget while continuing to support South Hams residents"]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/district-council-says-it-has-balanced-its-budget-while-continuing-to-support-south-hams-residents South Hams District Council has laid out its plans for how it will "cope with the financial challenges of the year ahead", while doing "everything in its power to... ]]> Thu, 16 Feb 2023 20:12:39 +0000 3502 2023-02-16 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/7d/5a/a1/district-council-says-it-has-balanced-its-budget-while-continuing-to-support-south-hams-residents-40-1676578487.jpg https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/funding-improves-village-hall-outdoor-space-and-cricket-club-grounds <![CDATA[Funding improves village hall, outdoor space and cricket club grounds]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/funding-improves-village-hall-outdoor-space-and-cricket-club-grounds Thousands of pounds' worth of funding has made a "meaningful difference" to the village hall, play area and cricket club in West Alvington. In 2022, West Alvington... ]]> Sun, 12 Feb 2023 20:43:21 +0000 3492 2023-02-12 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/c4/8b/99/funding-improves-village-hall-outdoor-space-and-cricket-club-grounds-48-1676234796.jpg https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/shdc-say-they-have-a-range-of-measures-for-more-flexibility-and-support-for-residents <![CDATA[SHDC say they have "a range of measures" for "more flexibility and support" for residents]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/shdc-say-they-have-a-range-of-measures-for-more-flexibility-and-support-for-residents A range of measures to increase the way vulnerable residents and tenants in privately rented homes will be supported have been recommended for the next stage of approval by... ]]> Mon, 06 Feb 2023 22:55:37 +0000 3481 2023-02-06 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/b9/ec/ee/shdc-say-they-have-a-range-of-measures-for-more-flexibility-and-support-for-residents-33-1675724313.jpg https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/footpath-improves-access-to-important-outdoor-space <![CDATA[Footpath improves access to important outdoor space]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/footpath-improves-access-to-important-outdoor-space A new footpath is encouraging even more use of South Brent Recreation Ground, according to the town’s recreation association. The project for the path around the edge... ]]> Thu, 02 Feb 2023 21:59:12 +0000 3471 2023-02-02 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/17/94/11/footpath-improves-access-to-important-outdoor-space-34-1675375235.jpg https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/shdc-announces-how-it-will-spend-1m-funding-supporting-economy-and-reducing-carbon <![CDATA[SHDC announces how it will spend £1m funding - supporting economy and reducing carbon]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/shdc-announces-how-it-will-spend-1m-funding-supporting-economy-and-reducing-carbon Plans have been released for how South Hams District Council plans to spend the £1m funding announced recently to help support the economy and reduce carbon emissions in the... ]]> Thu, 26 Jan 2023 20:20:26 +0000 3452 2023-01-26 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/77/09/ab/shdc-announces-how-it-will-spend-1m-funding-supporting-economy-and-reducing-carbon-37-1674764725.jpg https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/shdc-is-inviting-people-to-join-a-scheme-for-affordable-homes-in-south-brent <![CDATA[SHDC is inviting people to join a scheme for affordable homes in South Brent]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/shdc-is-inviting-people-to-join-a-scheme-for-affordable-homes-in-south-brent South Hams District Council is "inviting families to join a community led scheme in the South Brent area". The Community Land Trust plans to provide "affordable, energy... ]]> Sun, 27 Nov 2022 19:40:04 +0000 3310 2022-11-27 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/b0/c6/1c/shdc-is-inviting-people-to-join-a-scheme-for-affordable-homes-in-south-brent-3-1669578026.jpg https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/shdc-launches-two-grants-to-support-community-projects <![CDATA[SHDC launches two grants to support community projects ]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/shdc-launches-two-grants-to-support-community-projects Voluntary groups in South Hams are invited to apply now for their share of a £50,000 funding pot to support community projects across the district. Part of... ]]> Thu, 24 Nov 2022 11:14:53 +0000 3306 2022-11-24 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/12/57/62/shdc-launches-two-grants-to-support-community-projects-100-1669288794.jpg https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/you-can-now-sign-up-to-pay-for-garden-waste-collections-from-shdc <![CDATA[You can now sign up to pay for garden waste collections from SHDC ]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/you-can-now-sign-up-to-pay-for-garden-waste-collections-from-shdc South Hams garden waste service subscriptions are now live. Residents of the South Hams can now sign up for the new chargeable fortnightly garden waste subscription service.... ]]> Wed, 02 Nov 2022 20:19:14 +0000 3257 2022-11-02 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/7a/89/c4/you-can-now-sign-up-to-pay-for-garden-waste-collections-from-shdc-45-1667420437.jpg https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/shdc-pays-tribute-to-former-leader-richard-yonge <![CDATA[SHDC pays tribute to former leader Richard Yonge]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/shdc-pays-tribute-to-former-leader-richard-yonge South Hams District Council today pays tribute to former Leader, Richard Yonge, who died on Friday. Born in August 1939, Richard died aged 83, on Friday, 14... ]]> Tue, 25 Oct 2022 20:15:13 +0000 3240 2022-10-25 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/19/1d/b1/shdc-pays-tribute-to-former-leader-richard-yonge-5-1666725325.png