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West Devon parking charges look set to be frozen. West Devon Borough Council looks set to freeze parking charges in all Council-owned car parks for the second consecutive year and to cut the price of its annual car park season tickets.
Hatherleigh survey deadline approaching. The deadline for Hatherleigh residents to give their views on the future planning of the town is fast approaching. Surveys distributed as part of the town's new planning process 'Plan-It' must be returned by January 31, 2012.
South West Water joins rural outreach. Council officers and community service providers will be visiting Broadwoodkelly, Chagford, Exbourne and Hatherleigh next month for residents to drop in, ask questions and pick up information.
Pocket Olympians to run 'bite-sized' half marathon. In this Olympic Year Tavistock district primary school pupils will be setting their own Herculean goals - to run a half marathon, in bite sized chunks.
Nominations wanted for West Devon's unsung heroes. Nominations are being sought for awards from the Mayor of West Devon to thank the Borough's unsung heroes and heroines, young and old.
West Devon needs your Midas touch. If you have a proven skill at controlling the family budget and are the type to be creative in managing your money then West Devon Borough Council would like you to apply your Midas touch in helping them balance their budget - and direct their resources wisely.
West Devon Connect celebrates five years of rural outreach. West Devon Borough Council's Connect outreach service is celebrating the fifth anniversary of taking its work out into rural communities with other public services, charity organisations and not-for-profit groups.
West Devon Connect to get new home in Chagford. West Devon Borough Council's Connect outreach service's Chagford sessions will be held at Chagford Library from Friday January 13, 2012 at a new time of 10.30am to 12.30pm.
Love Christmas, Hate Waste. West Devon Borough Council is encouraging residents to Reduce, Reuse and Recycle their waste as much as possible during the festive period.
Look before you book - Christmas food hygiene check alert. Christmas fare might easily be foul unless you check out the menu, and the food hygiene rating of your restaurant, hotel, or café as well.
West Devon Connect - Winter 2011
The Winter 2011 edition of the West Devon Connect magazine is available for download now.
West Devon Connect Magazine
Support and Guidance in the Current Economic Climate.
West Devon Borough Council have prepared some support and guidance notes to assist people in West Devon during the current economic climate.
New 'Localism in Action' Guide
'Localism in Action' is a new guide which has been produced by Public Sector Officers from across the South West in conjuction with Creating Excellence and Groups Work.
Website Translation Service
This website can be translated into various languages by using the free service provided by Google.
Olympic Torch Relay 2012
The Olympic Flame, the glowing symbol of the greatest show on earth , will be coming to West Devon next year en route to the London 2012 Olympic Games.
To view the film of the Olympic Torch Relay route 2012 Click Here
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Website Survey
We would like to know what you think about our website, so we can deliver more effective services and communication with our residents, businesses and visitors.
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Tackling Anti Social Behaviour - Our Pledge to You
The South Devon and Dartmoor Community Safety Partnership recognises that anti-social behaviour is a serious problem that affects the quality of life of individuals, families and communities. The South Devon and Dartmoor Community Safety Partnership includes your local Police, District Council, Fire Service, Probation Service, Health and Youth/Education services. We have the skills and resources to support you in both tackling and solving issues in your area.
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Food Hygiene Rating System
The Council, along with others in Devon, has adopted the National Food Hygiene Rating Scheme. The Scheme is a Food Standards Agency/Council partnership initiative to provide consumers with simple information about hygiene standards in food businesses found during routine inspections, to help them to make informed choices about where they buy and eat food. We have adopted the national scheme because it will mean that the 'rating' given by this Council will be consistent with those given by councils elsewhere in the country.
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Conference Facilities
Tavistock's, Kilworthy Park, new State of the Art Conference Suite and meeting rooms are an ideal venue for hosting events ranging from small meetings and training seminars to large exhibitions and Conferences on the fringe of Dartmoor.
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