<![CDATA[South Hams District Council News in South Hams and South Devon | Local Stories - Tagged by: South Hams District Council]]> Read local news, members' featured articles and offers in the South Hams in South Devon. All news tagged with: South Hams District Council

Try our advanced search tool

]]> https://www.southhams.com/ https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/council-working-to-improve-frontline-services-for-residents <![CDATA[Council "working to improve frontline services" for residents]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/council-working-to-improve-frontline-services-for-residents Littering, dog fouling and fly tip enforcement are to get a renewed focus from South Hams District Council as we work to provide better services for residents. ... ]]> Mon, 02 Oct 2023 11:36:52 +0000 4051 2023-10-02 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/88/99/68/council-working-to-improve-frontline-services-for-residents-67-1696246747.jpg https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/new-recycling-containers-to-be-delivered-to-8-000-south-hams-homes <![CDATA[New recycling containers to be delivered to 8,000 South Hams homes]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/new-recycling-containers-to-be-delivered-to-8-000-south-hams-homes Around 8,000 homes in the South Hams are set to receive new recycling containers in the next five weeks, as South Hams District Council prepares to improve its recycling... ]]> Mon, 25 Sep 2023 20:53:35 +0000 4043 2023-09-25 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/80/e9/67/new-recycling-containers-to-be-delivered-to-8-000-south-hams-homes-81-1695675287.jpg https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/shdc-said-its-finished-the-year-with-their-finances-in-a-good-position <![CDATA[SHDC said it's "finished the year with their finances in a good position"]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/shdc-said-its-finished-the-year-with-their-finances-in-a-good-position South Hams District Council has said it has "finished the year with their finances in a good position" moving ahead to the future. At their Executive... ]]> Mon, 25 Sep 2023 11:27:31 +0000 4040 2023-09-25 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/0f/9f/85/shdc-said-its-finished-the-year-with-their-finances-in-a-good-position-98-1695641354.jpg https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/south-hams-district-council-lays-out-plan-for-the-next-four-years <![CDATA[South Hams District Council lays out plan for the next four years]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/south-hams-district-council-lays-out-plan-for-the-next-four-years South Hams District Council's Executive Committee set out their draft aims and ambitions for the next four years at a meeting on Thursday. At their meeting... ]]> Mon, 25 Sep 2023 11:02:05 +0000 4039 2023-09-25 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/67/4d/1e/south-hams-district-council-lays-out-plan-for-the-next-four-years-79-1695639862.jpeg https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/south-hams-district-council-is-investing-more-in-local-housing <![CDATA[South Hams District Council is "investing more in local housing" ]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/south-hams-district-council-is-investing-more-in-local-housing South Hams District Council is to boost its stock of homes to address the district’s immediate and future housing needs, a "top priority for the new administration". ... ]]> Thu, 21 Sep 2023 20:18:20 +0000 4033 2023-09-21 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/07/1c/b9/south-hams-district-council-is-investing-more-in-local-housing-92-1695327709.jpg https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/huge-improvements-to-follaton-arboretum-in-totnes <![CDATA["Huge improvements" to Follaton Arboretum in Totnes]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/huge-improvements-to-follaton-arboretum-in-totnes A long-term project to make lasting improvements to Follaton Arboretum in Totnes is close to completion. Planting and pruning have been a key part of the works... ]]> Wed, 20 Sep 2023 11:09:24 +0000 4031 2023-09-20 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/54/40/c5/huge-improvements-to-follaton-arboretum-in-totnes-39-1695208173.jpeg https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/blakesley-estates-kingsbridge-pleads-guilty-at-court-over-locks-hill-development <![CDATA[Blakesley Estates Kingsbridge pleads guilty at court over Lock's Hill development ]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/blakesley-estates-kingsbridge-pleads-guilty-at-court-over-locks-hill-development Blakesley Estates Kingsbridge has pleaded guilty at Bristol Crown Court following legal challenge from South Hams District Council. Blakesley Estates (Kingsbridge) Ltd has yesterday, 13 September,... ]]> Thu, 14 Sep 2023 17:19:17 +0000 4024 2023-09-14 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/58/28/ae/blakesley-estates-kingsbridge-pleads-guilty-at-court-over-locks-hill-development-32-1694712018.jpeg https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/residents-to-make-the-final-decision-over-placement-of-totnes-skatepark <![CDATA[Residents to make the final decision over placement of Totnes skatepark ]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/residents-to-make-the-final-decision-over-placement-of-totnes-skatepark The difficult decision on which of the two Totnes Borough Park sites the skatepark will be placed at will be decided once residents have had a final say in... ]]> Tue, 12 Sep 2023 18:47:15 +0000 4017 2023-09-12 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/81/73/06/residents-to-make-the-final-decision-over-placement-of-totnes-skatepark-68-1694544504.png https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/council-working-with-sustainable-south-hams-to-prioritise-climate-and-nature-action <![CDATA[Council working with Sustainable South Hams to "prioritise climate and nature action"]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/council-working-with-sustainable-south-hams-to-prioritise-climate-and-nature-action South Hams District Council is supporting the work of Sustainable South Hams (SusSH) in fighting climate and nature change across the district. SusSH was formed last year... ]]> Fri, 01 Sep 2023 16:37:12 +0000 3995 2023-09-01 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/43/bd/ad/council-working-with-sustainable-south-hams-to-prioritise-climate-and-nature-action-6-1693586488.png https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/kingsbridge-recreation-ground-raises-the-green-flag-again <![CDATA[Kingsbridge Recreation Ground raises the Green Flag again]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/kingsbridge-recreation-ground-raises-the-green-flag-again Kingsbridge in Bloom, Kingsbridge Town Council and South Hams District Council’s garden’s team are once again celebrating as they win another Green Flag Award. The Recreation Ground... ]]> Thu, 20 Jul 2023 19:54:36 +0000 3926 2023-07-20 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/dd/b8/ac/kingsbridge-recreation-ground-raises-the-green-flag-again-26-1689882886.jpg https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/all-aboard-a-clean-marine-strategy-in-the-south-hams <![CDATA[All aboard a clean marine strategy in the South Hams]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/all-aboard-a-clean-marine-strategy-in-the-south-hams South Hams District Council says it is working with partners and industry experts to explore how they can use electric power on our waters to help tackle climate change.... ]]> Mon, 10 Jul 2023 13:03:11 +0000 3907 2023-07-10 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/33/65/8a/all-aboard-a-clean-marine-strategy-in-the-south-hams-90-1688994265.jpg https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/south-hams-district-council-is-prioritising-climate-and-biodiversity-action <![CDATA[South Hams District Council is "prioritising climate and biodiversity action" ]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/south-hams-district-council-is-prioritising-climate-and-biodiversity-action Climate change and biodiversity issues are "high on the agenda" for the new administration at South Hams District Council. SHDC has pledged £40,000 to support the work... ]]> Mon, 03 Jul 2023 20:52:19 +0000 3898 2023-07-03 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/68/de/61/south-hams-district-council-is-prioritising-climate-and-biodiversity-action-72-1688417653.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-says-it-has-agreed-more-support-to-help-with-cost-of-living <![CDATA[SHDC says it has agreed "more support" to help with cost of living]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/shdc-says-it-has-agreed-more-support-to-help-with-cost-of-living With the cost of living crisis still biting for many residents across the district, South Hams District Council is looking at "more ways to get support to those who... ]]> Thu, 29 Jun 2023 18:26:07 +0000 3881 2023-06-29 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/9e/24/43/shdc-says-it-has-agreed-more-support-to-help-with-cost-of-living-59-1688063197.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/fire-service-ask-people-not-to-throw-batteries-in-their-normal-bins <![CDATA[Fire service ask people not to throw batteries in their normal bins ]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/fire-service-ask-people-not-to-throw-batteries-in-their-normal-bins Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service has reminded people not to throw batteries into the normal waste bins. A spokesperson for DSFRS shared a post... ]]> Thu, 22 Jun 2023 22:05:03 +0000 3824 2023-06-22 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/dd/a8/53/fire-service-ask-people-not-to-throw-batteries-in-their-normal-bins-42-1687471587.jpeg https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/skatepark-group-speaks-out-after-accusations-following-tree-falls-in-car-park <![CDATA[Skatepark group speaks out after accusations following tree fall in car park ]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/skatepark-group-speaks-out-after-accusations-following-tree-falls-in-car-park The Kingsbridge Skatepark group has spoken out after unfounded accusations online followed a tree falling into Quay Car Park on Friday night. A spokesperson for... ]]> Sun, 18 Jun 2023 07:27:24 +0000 3783 2023-06-18 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/1d/e6/fd/skatepark-group-speaks-out-after-accusations-following-tree-falls-in-car-park-35-1687073257.jpeg 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/cllr-julian-brazil-is-named-leader-of-south-hams-district-council <![CDATA[Cllr Julian Brazil is named Leader of South Hams District Council ]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/cllr-julian-brazil-is-named-leader-of-south-hams-district-council South Hams District Council has announced its new council structure for the next four-year term at its Annual Council meeting. Cllr Julian Brazil, Ward Member for Stokenham,... ]]> Fri, 26 May 2023 10:29:23 +0000 3727 2023-05-26 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/14/cc/a6/cllr-julian-brazil-is-named-leader-of-south-hams-district-council-64-1685098869.jpg https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/lib-dems-comment-on-winning-south-hams-district-council-last-week <![CDATA[Lib Dems comment on winning South Hams District Council last week ]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/lib-dems-comment-on-winning-south-hams-district-council-last-week The Liberal Democrats now control South Hams District Council for the first time, following the local elections on 4 May. The Liberal Democrats won 19 of the... ]]> Wed, 10 May 2023 21:04:14 +0000 3693 2023-05-10 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/26/b3/51/lib-dems-comment-on-winning-south-hams-district-council-last-week-59-1683752715.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/councillor-hits-out-at-county-council-over-traffic-chaos-in-totnes <![CDATA[Councillor hits out at county council over "traffic chaos" in Totnes]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/councillor-hits-out-at-county-council-over-traffic-chaos-in-totnes South Hams District Councillor John Birch has blamed Devon County Council for "traffic chaos" over Easter in Totnes. Cllr John Birch took to social media to... ]]> Mon, 10 Apr 2023 20:08:29 +0000 3628 2023-04-10 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/77/44/de/councillor-hits-out-at-county-council-over-traffic-chaos-in-totnes-89-1681157323.jpeg https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/shdc-has-released-the-names-of-those-standing-for-local-elections-in-may-who-are-your-candidates <![CDATA[SHDC has released the names of those standing for local elections in May - who are your candidates?]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/shdc-has-released-the-names-of-those-standing-for-local-elections-in-may-who-are-your-candidates South Hams District Council has released the names of those standing for the local elections in May. The Statement of Persons Nominated for each of the... ]]> Thu, 06 Apr 2023 23:37:00 +0000 3624 2023-04-06 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/c6/96/7c/shdc-has-released-the-names-of-those-standing-for-local-elections-in-may-who-are-your-candidates-10-1680824994.jpg https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/embattled-housing-development-dealt-another-blow-by-council <![CDATA[Embattled housing development dealt another blow by council ]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/embattled-housing-development-dealt-another-blow-by-council Lock's Hill development in Kingsbridge has had its application for a certificate of lawfulness refused. Blakesley Estates, the developer for the Lock's Hill site off Derby... ]]> Thu, 16 Mar 2023 10:42:26 +0000 3553 2023-03-16 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/2b/54/9f/embattled-housing-development-dealt-another-blow-by-council-50-1678963659.png https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/town-parish-and-district-councillors-are-up-for-election-on-4-may <![CDATA[Town, parish and district councillors are up for election on 4 May]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/town-parish-and-district-councillors-are-up-for-election-on-4-may Town, parish and district council elections will take place on 4 May. Local elections for town, parish and district councils will take place on 4 May,... ]]> Tue, 28 Feb 2023 11:10:47 +0000 3526 2023-02-28 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/29/85/8d/town-parish-and-district-councillors-are-up-for-election-on-4-may-55-1677582751.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-votes-to-adopt-100-council-tax-premium-on-second-homes <![CDATA[District council votes to adopt 100% Council Tax Premium on Second Homes]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/district-council-votes-to-adopt-100-council-tax-premium-on-second-homes South Hams District Council has formally adopted proposals for second homeowners to pay a fair share of council Tax. The proposals agreed will see second homeowners... ]]> Thu, 16 Feb 2023 20:22:46 +0000 3503 2023-02-16 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/3c/bd/10/district-council-votes-to-adopt-100-council-tax-premium-on-second-homes-98-1676579087.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