A by-election will be held on Thursday 2 May for Tavistock North after Cllr Peter Squire stepped down from the role.
The by-election to decide the new borough councillor will be held on the same day as the Police and Crime Commissioner elections.
Tavistock North ward has three councillor seats and along with the current vacancy. Cllrs Jeff Moody and Ursula Mann hold the other two positions.
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Find out who is standing in the Devon and Cornwall Police and Crime Commissioner elections on Thursday 2 May.
Statements by the three candidates nominated have been published on the choosemypcc.org.uk website.
Each police area has a Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) and elections for the office are held every four years.
Police and Crime Commissioners are elected to make sure the local force is meeting the needs of the community. They are responsible for:
- How the area is policed
- Setting the police budget and making sure it is spent effectively
- The amount of Council Tax charged for the police
- The information you get about what local police are doing
- Appointing the Chief Constable
- Engaging with the public and victims of crime to help set police and crime plans and organising projects within the community
- Working closely with local councils and other community organisations on these plans and projects
Anyone in Devon and Cornwall who is eligible to vote can take part in the Devon and Cornwall Police and Crime Commissioner election on Thursday 2 May. Those eligible to vote but not yet registered need to register to vote by 11.59 p.m. on Tuesday 16 April.
New rules mean that if you are collecting postal votes for other people, you can now only hand in five plus your own and you must complete a form for them to be valid.
Registered voters who wish to vote by post can request a postal vote online. To vote by post in the election on Thursday 2 May you will need to have submitted your application by 5 p.m. on Wednesday 17 April.
Anyone planning to vote at a polling station will need to show photo ID. Those without suitable ID can apply for free voter ID before 5 p.m. on Wednesday 24 April.
You can find more information about the role of Police and Crime Commissioners on the Association of Police and Crime Commissioners website and the in their video below.
We are striving to tackle the housing crisis by investing £50,000 to help local communities deliver more new affordable homes.
Our West Devon Housing Offer, launching this May will help tackle some of the Borough’s local housing challenges, by connecting landowners and communities, to explore potential sites and along with a development partner, make it a reality.
Our offer will provide financial support and practical advice on forming community housing groups and identifying housing need, as well as helping established groups to find suitable sites and pre-planning advice.
Read more about this story on our news page.
Following a public consultation, our Hub Committee have agreed changes to our pay and display car parks.
We are returning to our pre-pandemic prices in long stay car parks but are freezing short stay prices at the same price to help shoppers and those stopping in the town for shorter periods, to support the local economy.
Prices have remained unchanged since early 2021, but high inflation means we need to make some changes to balance financial challenges.
Other changes include Tavistock’s Abbey car park will be extending from a 4-hour stay to a 6-hour stay following requests from the local community.
Brentor and Lydford car parks will also move over to Dartmoor National Park’s management instead of ours.
We have also asked that Devon County Council proactively consult with us about on-street parking matters that concern the economy of our towns.
Read the full story on our news page here.
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