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Learn more about pension credit with us

Pension Credit tops up pension income and can help with day-to-day living costs. Anyone over State Pension age may be eligible to claim Pension Credit, even if they own their home or have savings.

7 November 2024
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Getting ready for Remembrance Day

We have been out and about in the local community over the past few weeks cleaning and making good our war memorials before Remembrance Day.

7 November 2024
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Recycle your pumpkins this Halloween

Have you carved a Jack O'Lantern out of a pumpkin this Halloween? They're great fun, but make sure you don't waste the pumpkin by just throwing it away.

31 October 2024
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We're trialling electric vehicles

As part of our commitment to tackle climate change within our fleet of vehicles, we have been trialling the use of three electric vans and an electric road sweeper to help reduce our carbon emissions.

31 October 2024
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It’s Care Leavers' Week

We’re doing all we can to support young people in the South Hams who are leaving care so they can thrive.

24 October 2024
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Working together to clean up our waters

With cleaner waters a hot topic, organisations have been coming together to see how our marine industry can do its bit to tackle air and water pollution across the South Hams.

21 October 2024
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Sherford's country park quadruples with massive expansion

A huge new section of Sherford’s Country Park has been created and is now open to the public. This green space now covers over 92 acres of land. The new park is a stunning slice of South Hams countryside that is free to visit and open to all.

21 October 2024