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19 July 2024

Latest News from West Devon Borough Council

New housing support for communities

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One of our top priorities is to help our communities deliver more homes for the people who need it most. 

Our West Devon Housing Offer provides practical and financial help so that communities can deliver much needed homes in their local area.

Whether its a group just starting out who need help with setting up a community housing organisation or exploring sites, or an established group who need support with the next steps, the West Devon Housing Offer is there to help.

Find out more here and watch our recent video on the Housing Offer.


Okehampton BID ballot result

Okehampton


The result for the recent Okehampton Bid ballot was announced today and was a YES.

You can find all the result information on our website at www.westdevon.gov.uk/okehampton-bid


Free leisure facilities for care experienced children and young adults

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Do you know of any children in care, or care leavers, who could benefit from using our leisure centre facilities?

We're looking for children and young adults who have left care (up to the age of 25) to sign up for free access to Meadowlands in Tavistock and Parklands in Okehampton.

Signing up to the scheme is very simple. There’s a letter for social workers to submit, along with an application to be completed by either the young person or foster carer, which will give access free swimming, gym and soft play facilities. 

Anyone interested should contact Clare Bill at clare.bill@fusion-lifestyle.com 

The news section of our website has further details.


Leadership roles, personal assistant to our directors and many more exciting roles

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We are excited to introduce four exceptional senior leadership opportunities that are key to driving our ambitious growth and development plans for South and West Devon:

As part of our award-winning joint leadership team, in these roles you will have the chance to work on transformative projects and make a significant impact across our two forward-thinking councils and our two incredible districts.

We also have an opportunity for a Personal Assistant to join the team, providing specialist PA support to the Senior Leadership Team (SLT), in total
four Directors.

The post holder will work alongside and report to the Executive Assistant providing cover as necessary to support the Chief Executive and Leaders of South Hams District and West Devon Borough Councils.

We have a huge number of other roles too, including:

  • Transport & Fleet Manager
  • Corporate Business Support Officer
  • HR Business Support Officer
  • Carpenter
  • Senior Estates Officer
  • Semi-skilled operatives
  • HGV Drivers
  • Loaders

Click the button below to see our current vacancies.

Click here to find out more

Train4Tomorrow

Train4Tomorrow


Train4Tomorrow Skills Bootcamps launch for the fifth year!

Thousands of adults across Devon and Cornwall have the opportunity to learn new skills with over 90 free Skills Bootcamp courses now on offer across the region for those who want to ‘upskill’, change careers or explore new opportunities.

Courses are free and flexible for adults aged 19+ in a variety of sectors, including Early Years, Construction, Healthcare, Hospitality and more!

Visit Train4Tomorrow to browse available courses now: www.train4tomorrow.org.uk.