Come along to one of our public events this September and October to talk about the future of council services in the South Hams.
Join us at one of our evening events:
- Tonight,19 September 2025 – Yealmpton Community Centre, The Great Hall
- 23 September 2025 – Newton and Noss Village Hall
- 24 September 2025 – The Crooked Spire, Ermington.
- 25 September 2025 – The Woolwell Centre
- 30 September 2025 - Rose & Crown, Yealmpton (For Brixton residents)
- 01 October 2025 – Wembury War Memorial Village Hall
- 02 October 2025 – Kingsbridge Community College
- 07 October 2025 – Cliff House, Salcombe.
- 08 October 2025 – Flavel Centre, Dartmouth.
- 09 October 2025 – Follaton House, Totnes.
- 29 October 2025 - Marldon Village Hall
Book your place here.
This daytime drop-in session has also been organised:
- 17 September 2025 - opposite Cornwood Inn, Cornwood. 1 p.m. 3 p.m.
- 19 September 2025 – Venn Court, Brixton. 1:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
- 20 September 2025 – Ugborough Village Hall. 10 a.m. - 12:00 noon
- 22 September 2025, South Brent Village Hall. 10 a.m - 12:30 p.m.
- 22 September 2025 – Modbury Memorial Hall. 2 p.m. – 4 p.m.
- 6 October 2025 – Sherford Community Hub. 12:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Local Government Reorganisation is coming so let’s shape Devon’s future together! Find out more.
If you are a Devon County Council care leaver, did you know that you can get up to 100% off your Council Tax bill until you turn 25?
This is a fantastic opportunity to ease money pressures as you transition into independent living. If you haven't seen this reduction on your bill yet, don't worry. Simply speak to your personal adviser or visit our website for all the details.
Remember, you might also be eligible for other discounts like the Single Person Discount or Council Tax Reduction. Make sure to apply for these too and save even more!
Find out more information on our website.
We're here to support you every step of the way.
Following our successful trial last year, we now have 11 electric vehicles in our shared fleet with West Devon.
The expanded fleet will be used across a range of council services, helping to reduce emissions, improve air quality, and set a leading example for others. You will soon see the new EVs in action on the streets.
Discover for yourself how even small actions can make a big difference towards a sustainable future.
Find out more about our climate change initiatives on our website.
It’s now easier than ever to book a bulky waste collection with us.
Residents who need help disposing of large household items can book a bulky waste collection through the council’s website; we can collect large household items, like a broken fridge or an old sofa, directly from your home, for just £25 per item.
When using the council’s service, you can rest easy knowing your household items are being disposed of responsibly and safely.
The service is available to residential households only. Collections take place every Wednesday, and bookings can be made up to 12 weeks in advance.
Items must be placed outside the property by 7 a.m. on the day of collection. The service does not cover business or commercial waste, or building and renovation materials.
To see what can be collected and to make a booking, visit our bulky waste collection page.
A new short film from the Bioregional Learning Centre (BLC) about The Saltmarsh Project recently premiered at the UK Saltmarsh Forum at Swansea University. It’s now available to watch on BLC’s YouTube channel and website.
The film highlights the incredible restoration and educational work taking place along the River Dart, including our Longmarsh site. Here, a new boardwalk allows residents and visitors to enjoy the saltmarsh without harming the habitat or disturbing wildlife.
The Longmarsh project supports our ambitions to tackle climate change and improve local biodiversity. By restoring saltmarshes, we can enhance natural flood protection, store carbon, and provide rich habitats for wildlife – all while giving residents a chance to enjoy and learn from our unique riverside environment.
It’s a wonderful opportunity to see how local conservation efforts are making a real difference – and perhaps even inspire your next visit to Longmarsh!
Read more here.
Your wellbeing matters, which is why we are delighted to share that Learn Devon has a variety of new courses starting soon, both across Devon and online.
From maths skills and digital photography tasters to digital skills for work, ESOL writing, mental health and wellbeing, internet confidence, and fun reading activities for children, there’s something for everyone.
Courses are happening in Kingsbridge,Totnes and nearby areas, as well as online, with sessions running until 24 September.
Don’t miss out—please share this with your friends and neighbours!
Find out more here
Are you an artist, arts worker, producer, curator, technician, educator, or freelancer working in the visual arts across the South West? If so, this is your opportunity to make your voice heard.
As part of our Council Plan to develop an Arts and Culture Strategy for the South Hams, we’re helping to raise awareness of the 2025 Visual Arts Survey, which is being run by Visual Arts South West .
The survey encourages local creatives to take part and collects information to support campaigns for better pay, improved access, and greater investment in the arts.
Take part today.
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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