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]]> https://www.southhams.com/ https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/councils-looking-for-community-heroes <![CDATA[Councils looking for community heroes]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/councils-looking-for-community-heroes South Hams District Council has a new award which will celebrate community heroes who go above and beyond to help local people every day. So, do you... ]]> Wed, 06 Mar 2024 14:42:55 +0000 4416 2024-03-06 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/6c/7d/21/councils-looking-for-community-heroes-53-1709736182.jpg https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/kingsbridge-businesses-are-now-beset-with-sewage-in-the-streets-after-chronic-flooding <![CDATA[Kingsbridge businesses are now beset with sewage in the streets after chronic flooding ]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/kingsbridge-businesses-are-now-beset-with-sewage-in-the-streets-after-chronic-flooding Flooding at the bottom of Kingsbridge has always been an issue, when high tides and heavy rain coincide, but it is happening more often and now sewage is washing... ]]> Wed, 28 Feb 2024 21:16:28 +0000 4401 2024-02-28 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/94/7a/5f/kingsbridge-businesses-are-now-beset-with-sewage-in-the-streets-after-chronic-flooding-73-1709236870.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/south-hams-residents-can-now-sign-up-to-or-renew-their-subscription-for-the-districts-garden-waste-collection-service <![CDATA[South Hams residents can now sign up to or renew their subscription for the district’s garden waste collection service]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/south-hams-residents-can-now-sign-up-to-or-renew-their-subscription-for-the-districts-garden-waste-collection-service South Hams District Council says that residents can now sign up to or renew their subscription for the district’s garden waste collection service for 2024/25. If... ]]> Thu, 15 Feb 2024 20:28:21 +0000 4371 2024-02-15 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/07/14/3c/south-hams-residents-can-now-sign-up-to-or-renew-their-subscription-for-the-districts-garden-waste-collection-service-42-1708029049.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/dartmouth-lower-ferry-remains-a-single-service-this-month <![CDATA[Dartmouth Lower Ferry remains a single service this month]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/dartmouth-lower-ferry-remains-a-single-service-this-month Due to extended maintenance works, the Dartmouth Lower Ferry will continue to operate a single service this February. South Hams District Council said its usual double ferry... ]]> Fri, 09 Feb 2024 11:48:48 +0000 4357 2024-02-09 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/73/ce/a8/dartmouth-lower-ferry-remains-a-single-service-this-month-25-1707479457.jpg https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/shdc-launches-new-housing-support-for-communities <![CDATA[SHDC "launches new housing support for communities"]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/shdc-launches-new-housing-support-for-communities In its drive to tackle the housing crisis, South Hams District Council has today launched the South Hams Housing Offer, which "will help local communities deliver more affordable homes... ]]> Wed, 07 Feb 2024 20:19:53 +0000 4355 2024-02-07 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/7e/86/aa/shdc-launches-new-housing-support-for-communities-90-1707337361.jpg https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/young-people-across-ivybridge-are-speaking-up-about-what-they-want-and-need-for-their-town <![CDATA[Young people across Ivybridge are speaking up about what they want and need for their town]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/young-people-across-ivybridge-are-speaking-up-about-what-they-want-and-need-for-their-town South Hams District Council, along with students at Ivybridge Community College have launched a survey for 16–24-year-olds which will help create a new vision for Ivybridge. For... ]]> Tue, 06 Feb 2024 15:03:02 +0000 4347 2024-02-06 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/79/68/5d/young-people-across-ivybridge-are-speaking-up-about-what-they-want-and-need-for-their-town-6-1707231790.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/council-agrees-package-of-financial-support <![CDATA[Council "agrees package of financial support"]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/council-agrees-package-of-financial-support An aid package full of financial proposals aimed to help South Hams’ residents and businesses has been approved by South Hams District Council’s Executive. Following the meeting... ]]> Thu, 25 Jan 2024 19:53:16 +0000 4297 2024-01-25 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/59/00/aa/council-agrees-package-of-financial-support-9-1706212434.png https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/shdc-launches-new-community-composting-scheme-in-marldon <![CDATA[SHDC launches new community composting scheme in Marldon]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/shdc-launches-new-community-composting-scheme-in-marldon A new community composting scheme in Marldon has launched, thanks to funding from South Hams District Council. The council says it is supporting the Marldon Community Composting... ]]> Mon, 15 Jan 2024 19:19:04 +0000 4274 2024-01-15 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/45/98/e7/shdc-launches-new-community-composting-scheme-in-marldon-49-1705346357.jpg https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/shdc-releases-summary-of-accounts-to-make-it-easier-for-residents-to-understand-its-finances <![CDATA[SHDC releases summary of accounts to "make it easier for residents to understand its finances"]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/shdc-releases-summary-of-accounts-to-make-it-easier-for-residents-to-understand-its-finances South Hams District Council has created a short summary of its accounts to "make it easier for residents to understand its finances". South Hams District Council has... ]]> Mon, 08 Jan 2024 20:35:41 +0000 4243 2024-01-08 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/bd/14/3b/shdc-releases-summary-of-accounts-to-make-it-easier-for-residents-to-understand-its-finances-19-1704746150.png https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/changes-to-dartmouth-lower-ferry-service <![CDATA[Changes to Dartmouth Lower Ferry service]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/changes-to-dartmouth-lower-ferry-service South Hams District Council says that "despite best laid plans", they will have to reduce the Lower Ferry service over the festive period. South Hams District... ]]> Mon, 18 Dec 2023 16:40:50 +0000 4208 2023-12-18 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/2f/50/29/changes-to-dartmouth-lower-ferry-service-62-1702917873.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-announces-free-town-centre-parking-this-christmas <![CDATA[SHDC announces free town centre parking this Christmas]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/shdc-announces-free-town-centre-parking-this-christmas South Hams District Council has said it "would like to add some festive cheer to residents by offering free parking in local towns, for Christmas shopping and to support... ]]> Wed, 06 Dec 2023 13:06:00 +0000 4177 2023-12-06 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/9e/01/9e/shdc-announces-free-town-centre-parking-this-christmas-39-1701868156.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/new-council-homes-opened-in-st-anns-chapel <![CDATA[New Council Homes opened in St Ann's Chapel]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/new-council-homes-opened-in-st-anns-chapel For the first time in a generation, South Hams District Council has built its own affordable homes, which will help tackle the district’s housing crisis. The development... ]]> Fri, 24 Nov 2023 21:46:52 +0000 4149 2023-11-24 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/05/49/eb/new-council-homes-opened-in-st-anns-chapel-35-1700862610.jpg https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/south-hams-district-council-joins-over-100-councils-to-address-the-homelessness-crisis <![CDATA[South Hams District Council joins over 100 councils to address the homelessness crisis]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/south-hams-district-council-joins-over-100-councils-to-address-the-homelessness-crisis South Hams District Council has joined forces with councils across the country to "urge the Government to take action to support people facing homelessness and in need of shelter".... ]]> Mon, 13 Nov 2023 10:34:33 +0000 4126 2023-11-13 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/7e/c0/d3/south-hams-district-council-joins-over-100-councils-to-address-the-homelessness-crisis-97-1699871891.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/south-hams-taking-big-strides-to-support-young-people-leaving-care <![CDATA[South Hams "taking big strides to support young people leaving care" ]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/south-hams-taking-big-strides-to-support-young-people-leaving-care South Hams District Council "is doing everything it can to offer support those in the area who are leaving care, to make sure they can thrive". In... ]]> Wed, 25 Oct 2023 19:57:31 +0000 4098 2023-10-25 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/79/82/93/south-hams-taking-big-strides-to-support-young-people-leaving-care-86-1698264340.jpg https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/trial-schedule-for-keep-the-lower-ferry-running-over-the-low-season-is-announced <![CDATA[Trial schedule for keep the Lower Ferry running over the low season is announced]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/trial-schedule-for-keep-the-lower-ferry-running-over-the-low-season-is-announced Usually, the popular Dartmouth Lower Ferry reduces to one float after a busy summer period for the entire winter. However, this year changes are afoot. A new... ]]> Mon, 23 Oct 2023 19:29:50 +0000 4091 2023-10-23 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/94/df/4f/trial-schedule-for-keep-the-lower-ferry-running-over-the-low-season-is-announced-18-1698089407.jpg 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-asking-for-your-views-on-dog-control <![CDATA[SHDC asking for your views on dog control ]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/shdc-asking-for-your-views-on-dog-control South Hams District Council want your views in a public consultation about Public Space Protection Orders for dog control in the district. A Public Space Protection Order... ]]> Thu, 12 Oct 2023 10:58:45 +0000 4063 2023-10-12 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/c8/40/26/shdc-asking-for-your-views-on-dog-control-51-1697108341.jpeg https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/tributes-to-former-south-hams-councillors <![CDATA[Tributes to former South Hams Councillors ]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/tributes-to-former-south-hams-councillors South Hams District Council has paid tribute to two former councillors, who have recently died. South Hams District Council today pays tribute to long-standing former Ward... ]]> Tue, 10 Oct 2023 10:59:16 +0000 4057 2023-10-10 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/2b/8d/69/tributes-to-former-south-hams-councillors-53-1696935746.png https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/consultation-agreed-for-support-scheme-for-vulnerable-residents <![CDATA[Consultation agreed for support scheme for vulnerable residents]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/consultation-agreed-for-support-scheme-for-vulnerable-residents South Hams District Council has agreed that it will consult on its Council Tax Reduction Scheme for 2024/25. The scheme is reviewed each year to provide support... ]]> Mon, 02 Oct 2023 21:29:41 +0000 4052 2023-10-02 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/f3/c2/f7/consultation-agreed-for-support-scheme-for-vulnerable-residents-67-1696282270.jpg