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Today (24 February 2023) marks one year since the Russian invasion of Ukraine. The Council invites the South Hams community to join them in the national one minute's silence at 11.am to reflect and pay tribute to the bravery of the Ukrainian people around the world.

Just two months after being given the green light by government, the Plymouth and South Devon Freeport is celebrating its first private sector investment announcement as Devonport-based Babcock secures a multi-million pound contract in partnership with Devon defence vehicle designer and manufacturer Supacat.

A survey is being launched to find out what residents of the South Hams think of the number of electric car charging points across the district.

South Hams District Council has laid out its plans for how it will cope with the financial challenges of the year ahead, while doing everything in its power to help vulnerable people through the cost of living crisis.

South Hams District Council has formally adopted proposals for second homeowners to pay a fair share of Council Tax.

South Hams District Council has been announced at their Full Council meeting today [Thursday 16 February] a new business rates relief scheme for retail, hospitality and leisure properties, which will support over 1,200 businesses in the district.

Thousands of pounds' worth of funding has made a meaningful difference to the village hall, play area and cricket club in West Alvington.

Are you considering putting yourself forward to become a District councillor in the 2023 Local Elections? If so, South Hams District Council are holding an open evening for interested potential candidates.

A new footpath is encouraging even more use of South Brent Recreation Ground, according to the town's recreation association.

South Hams District Council is looking at helping more residents than ever through its Council Tax Reduction scheme, to help with the impacts of the cost of living crisis.