After the success of Hope Wood in South Brent where 8k trees have already been planted we unveiled our plans to expand, protect and improve trees, woods, and hedges
Despite increasing pressures, we are setting a balanced budget for 2025/26 thanks to careful financial management. We are forecasting a £3.40m budget gap by 2026/27, mainly due to the Local Government Finance Settlement announced in December 2024 and rising cost pressures.
We’re developing future talent by investing in 9 apprenticeship positions– including an electrician, a planning officer and Life on The Edge apprentices. We’re also helping 5 of our staff gain more qualifications through the apprenticeship levy.
After using QR codes or downloading from unofficial websites, there have been a few instances where residents have fallen victim to fraudulent PayByPhone accounts .
We are taking significant steps to ease the pressure on temporary accommodation and tackle the affordable housing crisis head-on, with a variety of important and exciting projects underway.
In partnership with Plymouth City Council, we have successfully prosecuted a Plymouth fly tipper who left a pile of garden waste in Vinery Lane, Plymouth, which falls within the South Hams District boundary.
