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South Hams District Council’s Executive has set out the Council’s priorities for the next four years in response to the challenges and opportunities faced by communities across the District.

Those in Dartmouth looking to travel across the River Dart by car are being asked to plan ahead as there will only be a single car ferry service in operation from Monday 29 January.

We are supporting a new and exciting biodiversity project led by partners, South Devon National Landscape.

A new community composting scheme in Marldon has launched, thanks to funding from South Hams District Council.

We’ve created a short summary of our 2022/23 accounts so you can see how we spend public funds.

Despite best laid plans to trial a two-float service for the entire festive period, Dartmouth Lower Ferry will now unfortunately have to reduce to one float for the last few days over New Year. This will happen from Sunday 28 December and continue for five weeks.

Carlton Power has announced that it has successfully secured funding for its Langage Green Hydrogen Hub.

South Hams District Council has discussed recommendations from the Task and Finish Group on the Plymouth and South Devon Freeport.  

South Hams District Council would like to add some festive cheer to residents by offering free parking in local towns, for Christmas shopping and to support the high streets.

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.