We’re doing all we can to support young people in the South Hams who are leaving care so they can thrive.
In 2023, we started offering people up to the age of 25 who had left the care system:
- A Council Tax discount.
- Free local leisure passes to support their health and wellbeing.
- Support with their housing needs, by working with our partners.
For many care leavers, the prospect of getting a job, or even applying for one, can be overwhelming without the support in place. Our ‘Care Leavers Employment Policy’ helps remove the barriers care leavers face by offering work placements, a guaranteed interview scheme, the ring-fencing of entry-level apprenticeships, and mentoring to help care leavers adapt to the working environment and secure permanent jobs.
Find out more about the support we offer.
Are you a care leaver who needs some help? Get in touch!
We hope you had fun this Halloween!
Have you carved a Jack O'Lantern? They're great fun, but make sure you don't waste the pumpkin by just throwing it away.
- You can cook and eat the flesh and seeds - Pumpkin pie is a great autumn treat!
- Remember to put any pumpkin offcuts you have in your food caddy -just remove the candles first!
Find out more about your waste and recycling service here.
Looking forward to some fireworks next week?
It’s always safer to attend a professionally run firework display, instead of one at somebody else's or your own home. Most firework-related injuries happen when people are using fireworks in their gardens.
If you are enjoying fireworks at home, check out the below safety advice from our firework safety page..
- Only buy fireworks with a CE mark.
- Keep fireworks in a closed box.
- Follow the instructions on each firework.
- Light them at arm's length, using a taper.
- Stand well back.
- Always supervise children around fireworks.
- Keep pets indoors.
Make sure you:
- Don't drink alcohol.
- Don't go near a firework that has been lit - even if it hasn't gone off, it could still explode.
- Don't put fireworks in your pocket or throw them.
- Don't let off fireworks after 11pm.
- Don't use fireworks near thatched properties or crops, especially during periods of dry weather.
Get more advice on our website.
 Supporting the health and wellbeing of our residents is one of our priorities as a Council - and now you can have your say on your healthcare needs.
It doesn’t matter whether you have a lot or a little to say. Your views, experiences and ideas will shape a new 10 Year Health Plan for England.
If you are a member of the public or someone who works in health and care in England, have your say on how the NHS needs to change.
The conversation portal will be live until the start of next year, and is also available via the NHS App.
People who visit the website can:
- give their views on the NHS and health and care
- tell the government what they feel is working well and what needs improving
- share their experiences
- post their ideas for improving health and care in the future
Make sure to have your say!
Farm Engagement Officer
£38,626 - £42,708 per annum
We are seeking a skilled and experienced Farm Engagement Officer to provide support and advice for the diverse range of farm businesses and landowners in and around the South Devon National Landscape (SDNL), together with managing the Farming in Protected Landscapes Programme for the area.
If you are enthusiastic about supporting farmers and land managers to secure a positive future for their farming businesses, then this could be the job for you.
Click the button below to see our current vacancies.
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