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]]> https://www.southhams.com/ https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/south-hams-drives-next-phase-of-clean-marine-vision <![CDATA[South Hams drives next phase of clean marine vision]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/south-hams-drives-next-phase-of-clean-marine-vision South Hams District Council has hosted the third in a series of clean marine events as it continues to drive the district’s clean marine vision: including reduced carbon emissions... ]]> Tue, 28 Apr 2026 19:36:40 +0000 5561 2026-04-28 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/0a/60/bf/south-hams-drives-next-phase-of-clean-marine-vision-57-1777401413.png https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/south-hams-communities-show-great-support-for-the-great-british-spring-clean <![CDATA[South Hams communities show great support for the Great British Spring Clean]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/south-hams-communities-show-great-support-for-the-great-british-spring-clean Staff from South Hams District Council have been out and about in the community helping with community litter picks, as part of the Great British Spring Clean. ... ]]> Tue, 21 Apr 2026 15:44:04 +0000 5556 2026-04-21 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/c1/17/13/south-hams-communities-show-great-support-for-the-great-british-spring-clean-15-1776782729.jpg https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/shdc-is-pleased-to-announce-the-successful-completion-of-repair-works-at-dartmouth-embankment <![CDATA[SHDC is "pleased to announce the successful completion of repair works at Dartmouth Embankment"]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/shdc-is-pleased-to-announce-the-successful-completion-of-repair-works-at-dartmouth-embankment SHDC has said that the "unexpected appearance of a hole beneath the South Embankment was identified, surveyed, repaired and made safe within a fast turnaround". A spokesperson... ]]> Fri, 15 Aug 2025 18:41:38 +0000 5368 2025-08-15 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/8b/88/4a/shdc-is-pleased-to-announce-the-successful-completion-of-repair-works-at-dartmouth-embankment-86-1755279708.jpg https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/councils-awarded-funding-to-tackle-sticky-issue-of-chewing-gum <![CDATA[Councils awarded funding to tackle sticky issue of chewing gum]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/councils-awarded-funding-to-tackle-sticky-issue-of-chewing-gum A grant from the Chewing Gum Task Force, administered by environmental charity Keep Britain Tidy, will help South Hams and West Devon Councils clean up gum and reduce gum... ]]> Mon, 07 Jul 2025 10:29:39 +0000 5319 2025-07-07 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/1f/02/fb/councils-awarded-funding-to-tackle-sticky-issue-of-chewing-gum-48-1751880593.jpg https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/council-celebrates-its-community-heroes <![CDATA[Council celebrates its community heroes]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/council-celebrates-its-community-heroes Congratulations to the South Hams Community Award winners for 2025. For the second year running, South Hams District Council has been shining a spotlight on organisations and... ]]> Mon, 24 Mar 2025 09:47:56 +0000 5179 2025-03-24 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/f1/a7/88/council-celebrates-its-community-heroes-33-1742809761.jpg https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/south-hams-district-council-rejects-plymouths-boundary-expansion-plans <![CDATA[South Hams District Council rejects Plymouth's boundary expansion plans]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/south-hams-district-council-rejects-plymouths-boundary-expansion-plans A firm rejection has been issued by the Leader of South Hams District Council in response to recent plans on Plymouth City Council’s reorganisation proposals. The City... ]]> Mon, 17 Mar 2025 10:48:19 +0000 5170 2025-03-17 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/cf/bf/03/south-hams-district-council-rejects-plymouths-boundary-expansion-plans-77-1742293313.png https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/garden-waste-service-subscriptions-now-open-in-the-south-hams <![CDATA[Garden waste service subscriptions now open in the South Hams]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/garden-waste-service-subscriptions-now-open-in-the-south-hams South Hams residents can now sign up to or renew their subscription for the district’s garden waste collection service. Anyone living in the district can now sign... ]]> Thu, 13 Feb 2025 16:56:54 +0000 5097 2025-02-13 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/ad/e1/5b/garden-waste-service-subscriptions-now-open-in-the-south-hams-82-1739465852.jpg https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/unlocking-affordable-housing-in-the-south-hams-shdc-sayd-bold-moves-for-a-brighter-future <![CDATA[Unlocking affordable housing in the South Hams: SHDC said "bold moves for a brighter future"]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/unlocking-affordable-housing-in-the-south-hams-shdc-sayd-bold-moves-for-a-brighter-future South Hams District Council is "taking significant steps to ease the pressure on temporary accommodation" and "tackle the affordable housing crisis head-on", with "a variety of important and exciting... ]]> Mon, 10 Feb 2025 11:22:58 +0000 5090 2025-02-10 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/74/32/8c/unlocking-affordable-housing-in-the-south-hams-shdc-sayd-bold-moves-for-a-brighter-future-36-1739186835.jpg https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/council-gives-much-needed-housing-project-a-major-boost <![CDATA[Council gives "much needed housing project a major boost"]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/council-gives-much-needed-housing-project-a-major-boost As "part of its drive to create lower cost homes", South Hams District Council is investing an additional £300,0000 to bring the Clay Park housing development in Dartington "one... ]]> Thu, 23 Jan 2025 19:52:32 +0000 5051 2025-01-23 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/05/c9/91/council-gives-much-needed-housing-project-a-major-boost-50-1737661964.jpg https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/have-your-say-on-car-parking-proposals <![CDATA[Have your say on car parking proposals]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/have-your-say-on-car-parking-proposals Changes to car parking charges and the introduction of a Resident Parking Discount Scheme, have been proposed by South Hams District Council and now it’s your turn to have... ]]> Tue, 10 Dec 2024 18:11:36 +0000 4974 2024-12-10 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/19/37/50/have-your-say-on-car-parking-proposals-23-1733854700.jpg https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/former-chairman-raises-thousands-for-rnli <![CDATA[Former chairman raises thousands for RNLI]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/former-chairman-raises-thousands-for-rnli South Hams District Council’s Cllr Guy Pannell has raised £2,000 for the Dart RNLI Lifeboat Station Appeal. During his year as chair of the council, Cllr Pannell... ]]> Tue, 30 Jul 2024 21:08:37 +0000 4743 2024-07-30 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/5e/e2/03/former-chairman-raises-thousands-for-rnli-46-1722370126.jpg https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/new-raccoon-mower-helps-manage-rewilding-project <![CDATA[New ‘Raccoon’ mower helps manage rewilding project]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/new-raccoon-mower-helps-manage-rewilding-project A brand-new specialist ‘Raccoon’ mower is helping South Hams District Council to manage public areas that are part of its rewilding project. As one of its corporate... ]]> Mon, 29 Jul 2024 20:49:41 +0000 4740 2024-07-29 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/64/03/e9/new-raccoon-mower-helps-manage-rewilding-project-3-1722282599.jpg https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/shdc-announces-south-hams-community-award-winners <![CDATA[SHDC announces South Hams Community Award winners ]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/shdc-announces-south-hams-community-award-winners Congratulations to the South Hams Community Award winners for 2024. South Hams District Council's outgoing Chairman for 2023/2024, Cllr Guy Pannell recently presented the awards to the... ]]> Mon, 17 Jun 2024 19:43:47 +0000 4659 2024-06-17 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/08/11/e7/shdc-announces-south-hams-community-award-winners-85-1718653434.jpg https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/shdc-says-it-is-improving-the-energy-efficiency-of-homes-across-the-south-hams <![CDATA[SHDC says it is "improving the energy efficiency of homes across the South Hams"]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/shdc-says-it-is-improving-the-energy-efficiency-of-homes-across-the-south-hams South Hams District Council says it is "helping residents to improve the energy efficiency their homes", one its "top priorities". Along with partners South Dartmoor Community Energy,... ]]> Mon, 13 May 2024 16:23:48 +0000 4580 2024-05-13 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/7a/d6/c3/shdc-says-it-is-improving-the-energy-efficiency-of-homes-across-the-south-hams-81-1715617524.jpg https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/shdc-says-there-is-free-decarbonisation-support-for-south-hams-businesses <![CDATA[SHDC says there is "free decarbonisation support for South Hams businesses"]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/shdc-says-there-is-free-decarbonisation-support-for-south-hams-businesses 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... ]]> Wed, 08 May 2024 20:17:36 +0000 4570 2024-05-08 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/ba/df/69/shdc-says-there-is-free-decarbonisation-support-for-south-hams-businesses-85-1715199648.jpg https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/dartmouth-park-and-ride-proposals-agreed <![CDATA[Dartmouth Park and Ride proposals agreed]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/dartmouth-park-and-ride-proposals-agreed South Hams District Council’s Executive have "listened to local partners" and today "agreed a compromised range of parking and travel proposals for Dartmouth’s Park and Ride". ... ]]> Mon, 18 Mar 2024 20:13:11 +0000 4438 2024-03-18 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/57/ae/f4/dartmouth-park-and-ride-proposals-agreed-93-1710792938.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/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/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/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-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