With the cold weather creeping in and utility bills expected to rise in the new year, now is the time to think about the energy efficiency of your home.
If you own your house, have a household income of less than £31k and have heating that isn't mains gas with an EPC rating of D,E,F or G, you could be eligible for some home improvements. This could include better insulation and a carbon heating system.
We are working with partners South Dartmoor Community Energy to help lower income households in the most need of upgrading.
Don't know your EPC rating? You can look it up.
Check whether you are eligible and apply online.
Trying to get on the property ladder can be difficult, especially with the current cost of living. It may seem like an uphill battle, but help is available.
If you are a social tenant looking to buy your own house, we are offering up to £5,000 to help you purchase a shared ownership home.
Find out more about our Step on Scheme and check your eligibility.
There are so many Christmas events happening in and around the South Hams this December!
From Christmas markets and carol singing by the Quay to craft fairs and late night-shopping, there's something for everyone.
Find out what's happening near you.
If you know of an event we can help publicise, please post it on our Facebook page, Events in the South Hams.
We're offering free parking in some of our towns this December, so you can visit your local high streets for some Christmas shopping and festive fun!
You can get free all day parking on the following days and towns:
- Modbury on Saturday 9 December
- Ivybridge on Saturday 9 December
- Totnes on Wednesday 13 December
- Dartmouth on Friday 15 December
- Kingsbridge on Saturday 16 December
- Salcombe on Saturday 16 December
Find out more.
Have you started your Christmas shopping yet, or are you almost there?
Did you know that almost all "normal" Christmas wrapping paper can’t be recycled? If you want to be more sustainable this year, use brown or plain paper instead.
Normal Christmas wrapping paper and sticky tape should be put in your rubbish bin, because our recycling team can't take it and will leave it in your container.
Greetings cards without glitter, shiny bits or decorations stuck to them can generally be recycled - while those with these things can't.
Find out more about what you can and can't recycle this Christmas.
With Christmas being the season of giving, now is the perfect time to support the local good causes you care about.
SeaMoor Lotto raises thousands of pounds for South Hams small charities. By taking part, you can make a real difference to the lives of local people, as well as the chance of getting a little treat for yourself - win-win!
Sign up and support a good cause today and not only will you be in with the chance of winning weekly cash prizes of up to £25,000, but if you enter before Saturday 23rd December, you could win a £3,000 Christmas Cash Bonus, all for just £1 a week!
The magic of Christmas is about making dreams come true. Even if you don’t win a cash prize you can be happy knowing that you are making a real difference to a good cause in the District.
www.seamoorlotto.co.uk
Our Planning Service is growing!
We are looking for ambitious planners to join our team to deliver our exciting, innovative and forward looking delivery model.
Roles include Principal Planning Officer, Senior Planning Officer and Planning Officer.
Find out more and apply online.
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