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Council successfully prosecutes fly tipper

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.

30 January 2025
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We are on the lookout again for community heroes

We are once again on the lookout for local heroes for our annual South Hams Community Awards, celebrating people and organisations who go above and beyond to help local people every day.

13 January 2025
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PayByPhone is now live at our car parks

If you want to pay for parking through your phone at one of our Council owned car parks, you will now need to use the PayByPhone app (previously RingGo). If you prefer to pay by cash at one of our machines, don’t worry you still can.

10 January 2025
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Stay safe in the cold weather

The amber Cold-Health Alert for the South West has been extended until 12 p.m. on Sunday 12 January 2025.
Please look out for family and friends who might be vulnerable to low temperatures.

8 January 2025
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People celebrating at the South Brent woodland planting.

Hope Wood unveiled in South Brent

South Brent’s community came out in force this weekend planting the first 2,500 trees for a new 65-acre community woodland.

7 January 2025
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We state our position on local government reform

We do not support the creation of one unitary council for Devon and want more time to properly discuss and consult on the best way to reorganise local government for the benefit of our communities.

7 January 2025