Friday 12 December 2025
We are set to overhaul the way we support some of the county’s most vulnerable young people, with a new £140 million framework aimed at improving housing and support for 16 to 25-year-olds leaving care or at risk of homelessness.
Councillors have approved a £2.2 million investment to complete more sections of a “missing link” of the Tarka Trail in North Devon. They agreed construction of three more phases of the route between Willingcott and Knowle, just north of Braunton.
A bold new strategy to reshape support for children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) has been approved, aiming to create a more inclusive education system across the county.
A wide-ranging set of measures aimed at addressing the county’s housing crisis has been agreed at our latest cabinet meeting. Councillors supported lobbying for a clearer national definition of ‘affordable housing,’ and working with partners to secure a higher proportion of affordable homes in major developments.
Our business case for the future of local government in Devon is now available to view on our website.
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Councillors have approved an ambitious plan to create 3,000 hectares of new woodland in the south of Devon. Developed by a partnership which includes Plymouth City Council, South Hams District Council, West Devon Borough Council, the National Trust and the Woodland Trust, the plan aims to increase tree cover by three per cent and restore up to 1,900 hectares of habitat by 2050.
Planned improvements to a “gateway” junction into Barnstaple have been approved by councillors. They agreed the £862,900 scheme which will upgrade the A3125/Longbridge junction.
Our Trading Standards service is urging shoppers to check meat labels carefully this festive season after a major investigation revealed misleading claims among some local butchers and farm shops.
The council will take steps to address widespread concerns over deteriorating pavements and vegetation overgrowth across Exeter and surrounding communities.
The council is committed to safeguarding Devon's rivers, recognising their vital role in ecology, heritage, and community wellbeing. Councillors last week considered recommendations calling for formal acknowledgement of the intrinsic rights of rivers in the county.
Recycle Devon is encouraging residents to save time, money and food waste this Christmas by preparing and freezing festive food ahead of time. Prepping and freezing food in the run up to Christmas means you can plan ahead for parties, gatherings and Christmas Day, giving you the gift of time on the day itself.
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