A joint plan outlining how local councils could be reorganised in Devon has been submitted today. As requested by Government, a joint proposal, known as the 1-4-5 plan, has been sent to the Minister of State for Local Government and English Devolution on behalf of all the Devon District Councils, except Exeter.
It proposes:
- Retaining Plymouth unitary authority.
- A unitary combining the South Hams, Teignbridge and West Devon areas with Torbay.
- A unitary including East, Mid, North Devon, Torridge and Exeter.
Find out more and read the interim proposal on our website
Trains between Okehampton, Barnstaple and Exeter are running again after Network Rail successfully completed engineering work to protect and enhance the railway in Devon.
On the edge of Okehampton, the first major stage of work took place to build the new Okehampton Interchange station. 300 metres of the single-line track was moved 90cm north to allow a new platform to be built alongside it. The previous track layout didn’t allow for a platform to be built that meets regulations for new stations.
Read more.
To support this year's Great British Spring Clean (GBSC) campaign, we continue to work with a number of groups across the Borough to support them in both their regular litter picks and specific events.
This involves us helping them dispose of their waste and supporting with equipment, guidance and specialist waste disposal.
The GBSC takes place from today, Friday 21 March to Sunday 6 April. As well as the great work of regular litter picking groups across the area, there will be individuals and groups carrying out their own litter picks.
The recently purchased chewing gum cleaning equipment continues to be used by our team to support the cleaning of the Borough's streets.
Get involved with keeping your local area clean and tidy. For details of groups local to you, visit Clean Devon.
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We're consulting on our Conservation Area Appraisal and Management Plan - documents that help protect our built environment in such a special place - and we'd love to hear your thoughts.
The town's conservation area looks to conserve Tavistock's special architecture and historic character. The latest appraisal of the area suggests a small boundary extension and other potential improvements
Are you ready to vote in the Devon County Council elections on 1 May? Here are some key dates to remember:
- Register to vote by Friday 11 April
- Register for a postal vote by 5pm, Monday 14 April
- Register for a proxy vote by 5pm, Wednesday 23 April
Don't forget.. you need photo identification (ID) to vote at a polling station.
For more information, including the full list of accepted forms of photo ID, visit the Electoral Commission website or call their helpline on 0800 328 0280.
If you need voter ID, you will need to apply online by 5pm, Wednesday 23 April
Are you looking for a flexible role in a supportive and open culture? Join the Council! We have a number of exciting roles available for the right person.
Click the button below to see our current vacancies.
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