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New recycling containers to be delivered to 8,000 South Hams homes
Around 8,000 homes in the South Hams are set to receive new recycling containers in the next five weeks, as South Hams District Council prepares to improve its recycling and food waste collection service.

We are investing in more housing
We are boosting our stock of homes to address the district's immediate and future housing needs, a top priority for our new administration.

Council working to improve frontline services for residents
Littering, dog fouling and fly tip enforcement are to get a renewed focus from South Hams District Council as we work to provide better services for residents.

District Council finances are in a good position moving forwards
South Hams District Council have finished the year with their finances in a good position moving ahead to the future.

Plans Shape Up for Future Strategy
At their meeting on Thursday 21 September, South Hams District Council's Executive committee set out their draft aims and ambitions for the next four years in their proposed Corporate Strategy for 2024-2028.

Totnes residents to have their say on the future of their town
It's nearly time for Totnes residents to have their say on whether they want to approve a neighbourhood plan for their town.

Consultation Agreed for Support Scheme for Vulnerable Residents
South Hams District Council has agreed today, Thursday 21 September, that it will consult on its Council Tax Reduction Scheme for 2024/25.

Huge improvements to Follaton Arboretum
A long-term project to make lasting improvements to Follaton Arboretum in Totnes is close to completion.

Totnes Skatepark Location Decision with Local Residents
The difficult decision on which of the two Totnes Borough Park sites the skatepark will be placed at will be decided once residents have had a final say in a conclusive consultation.

Excitement building for new Kingsbridge Skatepark
The creation of Kingsbridge's brand new skatepark will start on Monday 18 September.