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29 August 2025

Latest News from West Devon Borough Council

Talk to us about local government

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If you live or work near Tavistock, Okehampton or Princetown book onto one of our public engagement events now and help shape the future of your council services.

Please feel free to share or print off and display one of the posters for an event near you - you can download them from the links below.

Anyone attending will be able to hear about our proposal, discuss what's important to them and ask questions.

The engagement events start at 6:15 p.m. and end at 8:00 p.m. with doors opening at 6:00 p.m.

  • 01 September 2025 – Tavistock Town Hall, Tavistock
  • 02 September 2025 – Ockment Centre, Okehampton
  • 03 September 2025 – Princetown Community Centre, Princetown
  • 08 September 2025 – Tamar Room, Arundel Arms, Lifton
  • 10 September 2025 – Bridestowe Village Hall, Bridestowe
  • 11 September 2025 – Jubilee Hall, Chagford
  • 25 September 2025 – St Paul’s Church, Yelverton

A daytime drop-in session has also been organised:

  • 23 September 2025 – Hatherleigh Market, Hatherleigh. 10am – 12 noon

To find out more and to book a place on one of the engagement events please visit our website.

You can also get involved and help shape the future of Devon by sharing your views in our survey.


It’s A Win-Win Situation When You Play SeaMoor Lotto

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Sign up to the SeaMoor Lotto and support a good cause today and not only will you be in with the chance of winning weekly cash prizes of up to £25,000, but if you enter before Saturday 27 September, you will be in with the chance of winning a £1,000 Aldi Gift Card, all for just £1 a week!

Imagine walking into your local Aldi with £1,000 to spend! Stock up on groceries, or splash out on those unexpected treasures in the middle aisle – who knows what you’ll come home with!?

SeaMoor Lotto is a lottery for the people, by the people. It’s a fun way to help good causes without giving up precious time.

Tickets are just £1 in the weekly draw, and you can choose exactly which good cause you would like your money to go to. More of your money goes to your chosen cause than with any other major lottery – you can see the exact breakdown, where every penny goes, on our website.

Find out more on our website.


Reusing is as important as recycling

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While recycling is very important to make sure that things you don't need anymore can be used again by someone else, have you thought about what you could reuse yourself?

Recycle Devon has a whole page full of information on reusing and upcycling, including great advice on:


Job Vacancies

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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.

Click here to find out more