 Pictured: Cllr Paul Vachon, new Mayor of West Devon, with his wife Lynn.
We have announced the new Mayor of West Devon for the next 12 months at this year's Annual Council meeting.
Cllr Paul Vachon, ward member for Okehampton South, will be the mayor for the coming year. He accepted the chain of office from the outgoing mayor, Cllr Debo Sellis, after he was voted into the post by fellow councillors.
Cllr Chris Edmonds, ward member for Tamarside, was appointed deputy mayor.
 Pictured: Councillors at the Annual Council meeting.
Each year the Council holds an annual meeting to confirm its new mayor and elect councillors to its committees, including the Hub committee.
Find out more.
We have today launched 2 brand new community grants to support our towns and villages.
Open now, the Community Halls Capital Grant Fund and the Community Arts and Activities Fund are now open for applications, offering support for a wide range of projects and activities that enhance community life.
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The Community Halls Capital Grant Fund Scheme is perfect for projects involving one-off costs, permanent items, refurbishments, or structural improvements.
Grants available from £500 up to a £25,000
For more information, go to our Community Halls Grant web page.
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The Community Arts and Activities Fund Scheme is ideal to help support existing arts or activities or established groups wanting to start new initiatives.
Grants are available from £500 up to £3,000.
For more information, go to our Arts and Activities Grant Fund web page.
If any of our community groups want to find out more, we are holding a live webinar at 7:30pm on Tuesday 3 June.
You can register for the webinar here.
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“I don’t know what you’ve done, but I’m happy.” – those were the words of a 9-year-old boy in foster care, said with surprise after a year of love, care, and stability with Jane, one of our amazing West Devon foster carers.
As part of Foster Care Fortnight, we’re sharing Jane’s powerful story — from the joy of seeing children blossom, to the vital support that helps care leavers build secure, independent lives.
Thanks to some of our initiatives like housing priority, council tax relief, and free access to gyms and pools, young people leaving care aren’t doing it alone — they’re moving forward with confidence and connection.
Read Jane’s inspiring journey and how we’re backing care leavers every step of the way.
Next week's bank holiday will affect when we come to collect your recycling and waste.
To check your collection day, visit our website.
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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