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Wealthy incomers depriving locals of homes

Second homes for wealthy incomers outnumber social homes for local families in the South Hams, it has been claimed. Villages stay dark as the number of homes left unoccupied in the winter increases. District councillors have pledged to enforce a ...

18 Feb 2024 at 08:47

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Call to stop devolution process until after general election

South Hams district councillors have called for a halt on the proposed Devon and Torbay devolution deal process until after the general election, whenever it comes, and county elections in May 2025. Cllr John Birch (Lib Dem, Totnes) said the ...

22 Mar 2024 at 16:49

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The ‘extraordinary’ Devon families helping Ukraine refugees

Almost 250 people from Ukraine have made their homes in the South Hams since the Russian invasion of their country two years ago. Many have been taken in by local families, and South Hams council members have thanked them for their ...

10 Mar 2024 at 08:40

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Huge new South Hams arts festival planned for 2025

Towns and villages across the South Hams will host a massive arts festival in the summer of 2025. The 10-day festival at the end of June will be held across the five towns – Totnes, Dartmouth, Kingsbridge, Salcombe and Ivybridge – ...

19 Apr 2024 at 11:21

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Benefits boost for forces’ veterans

Armed forces’ veterans in the South Hams will not have their war pensions taken into account when they apply for housing benefit. The district council has underlined its support for veterans, joining ranks with a number of other ...

17 Mar 2024 at 08:55

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Accolades for South Hams bin collectors

Bin collectors across the South Hams are cleaning up accolades, after slashing missed collections across the rural region. Figures in the council’s annual report show that 146 collections were missed in every 100,000 in the ...

22 Sept 2024 at 08:00

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South Hams parking charges may have to rise

A Devon council which has always charged less than its neighbours for car parking may have to increase its fees. South Hams Council hasn’t put them up since 2021, but a new report says it might finally have to do so. A ...

05 Oct 2024 at 07:46

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South Hams joins in the call to ‘wait’ over Devon devolution

The Moorlander recently reported on the views of the majority of Devon's council leaders in uniting against the rush for Devon's devolution deal. In a joint statement, councillors stated that they did not agree that ...

09 Jan 2025 at 08:00

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South Hams and West Devon introduce PayByPhone for cashless parking

Introduced on Sunday, 12 January, residents and visitors in South Hams and West Devon can enjoy a streamlined parking experience as South Hams District Council and West Devon Borough Council officially partner with ...

13 Jan 2025 at 10:00

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Rebecca Smith MP honours WWII hero Ivor Foster in Commons speech

Rebecca Smith, Member of Parliament for South West Devon, has used her platform in the House of Commons to draw attention to the lasting legacy of World War II veterans, specifically highlighting local hero Ivor ...

05 May 2025 at 14:00

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New leader elected for South Hams District Council

South Hams District Council has appointed a new Leader following its Annual Council meeting, with Cllr Dan Thomas elected to the role after Cllr Julian Brazil stepped down to focus on his position as the newly ...

16 May 2025 at 11:14

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Business park go-ahead despite fears for ancient road

The go-ahead has been given for industrial units on the site of an ancient road through the South Devon countryside. Archaeologists have already examined the road at Sherford which was used as a trading route ...

09 May 2025 at 14:46

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