The cost of reorganising councils in Devon will cost the taxpayer an estimated £100 million and we haven’t seen any evidence that the changes will deliver the projected savings. That’s the message from our Leader Cllr Julian Brazil, as a joint plan outlining how local government could be reorganised in Devon is submitted today.
The Plymouth and South Devon Freeport has the potential to benefit residents in the South Hams – that’s the conclusion of a thorough review into the risks and opportunities of the project.
In our drive to provide more affordable homes, we have today (30 November) announced we will invest an initial £100,000 to help local communities deliver more houses in the areas which need it most.
A public inquiry is to be held at Follaton House in Totnes on Tuesday 5 December 2023 with the Planning Inspectorate. Fastglobe (Mastics) Limited appealed the decisions by South Hams District Council to refuse two applications to re-develop the former Dairy Crest Site in Totnes.
The ten-week public consultation on South Hams District Council’s Corporate Strategy renamed, the ‘Council Plan for 2024-2028’, has closed with 1,200 residents viewing the consultation.
We have joined forces with councils across the country to urge the Government to take action to support people facing homelessness and in need of shelter.
Changes are coming to the recycling and food waste collection service in the South Hams from 20 November – with residents set to start receiving letters from today (6 November) explaining the coming changes.
