Welcome to the West Devon Borough Council website.

The list of main contacts at West Devon

Trees and woodlands are protected in three ways.

The Capital Strategy and Asset Management Plan are corporate documents.

This page provides a list of Chairmen/Mayors from 1973 to date

Funding for a wide range of projects that are of benefit to the local West Devon community. Applicants must provide evidence showing the local need for the project. In the past the Grant scheme has supported childrens play areas, wildlife area improvements, community shops, and village trail leaflets.

The Constitution provides an important means of enabling any one who has dealings with the Council to understand how the Council makes decisions and who is responsible for those decisions.

Strategies & Resources Committee 28 June 2005

The role of Champion should be seen as being an advocate and spokesperson for the Council and relevant Committee on the designated subject. The Council and relevant Committee retain responsibility for decisions in the areas covered by the Champions.

This corporate document sets out key policies in the procurement field and defines the role of procurement in the delivery of West Devon Borough Council's strategic objectives. This document also identifies the key aims and actions necessary to deliver the Council's strategic objectives.

Council Meeting 11 April 2006

This form allows you to comment on planning applications that are currently under consideration.

Our aim is to make the customer the most important consideration in everything we do. We call this policy Customer First

West Devon Borough Council is the Land Drainage Authority for the area covered by West Devon and includes parts of the Dartmoor National Park. The Land Drainage Authority's role is defined under the Land Drainage Act 1991, and this legislation gives the Council powers with regard to any ordinary watercourse.

This facility allows you to find out the dates of your next refuse, recycling box and green collection days.

Drakes Trail is a network of walking and cycling routes between Tavistock and Plymouth

The Compact is all about a 'way of working' together and better. The Partnership with the Devon Association of Voluntary Services covers the geographical region of Devon, covering North Devon, Torridge, Mid Devon, East Devon, Exeter, West Devon, Teignbridge and the South Hams (but not Plymouth and Torbay). Its activities are governed by the Chief Officers of the local Councils for Voluntary Service (CVS).

We are able to collect bulky items (for a fee) which are not suitable for normal refuse collection

The clearing of litter, leaves and debris from the public highway

There are a number of public toilet facilities throughout West Devon

This is a service provided for households within West Devon who are unable to take their household refuse or recycling box to the designated collection point

What to do if your garden waste collection is missed

Home composting is an environmentally friendly way of reducing waste and producing your own free compost!

General enquiries you may have relating to your regular household refuse collection

What to do if you witness any criminal damage in West Devon

Provision of waste disposal sites by Devon County Council

This refers to the provision and emptying of street litter bins in West Devon Borough Council

Enquiries regarding the maintenance or upkeep of graveyards in West Devon

The Council maintains and operates 15 car parks across West Devon

How to appeal against a parking fine

Paying parking fines by instalment

Permits for parents to park in the town car parks and drop off their children at school

The provision of parking permits to some of the residential properties in Dolvin Road and Mill Road

Pre-paid parking permits for use in West Devon

Noise from shops, business, factories etc

Unpleasant smells can be a problem - here's how we can help

This service provides guidance and advice for the prevention and control of food related illnesses

Licensing of Hackney Carriage or Private Hire drivers

The Devon Building Control Partnership provides a full building control service covering South Hams, Teignbridge and West Devon Borough Councils

Information about West Devon Borough Council and the area that it covers

Council Tax Benefit is a national welfare benefit scheme, which helps people to pay their council tax. Claimants with no income or low income (this includes all claimants on Income Support, Income Based Jobseekers Allowance or Guarantee Credit may qualify for maximum benefit, which could be 100% of the council tax bill.

Your Borough Councillor is elected by you to make decisions on your behalf in various areas of Local Government activity.

Information on the ways in which you can comment on planning applications that have been made.

West Devon provide these facilities which are run by Leisure Connections

West Devon Borough Council's procedure for investigating complaints about the way in which we have provided services.

Funding for a wide range of projects that are of benefit for the local community. The grant will cover capital works to provide assistance to correct serious structural or other defects, adapt the building to accommodate less able users, modernise outdated facilities, help meet Health and Safety requirements, provide a new or replacement hall.

Old Town Park Local Nature Reserve in Okehampton and Tavistock Viaduct Walk LNR in Tavistock, are both owned and maintained by West Devon Borough Council. The sites are managed for nature conservation and to offer recreational and educational opportunities

Funding for a wide range of projects that are of benefit to the local community

There are a number of ways to pay your Council Tax

Information about non-payment of Council Tax

How can I appeal against a planning decision?

Information about the Council's budget and the way that it spends it's money

Licensing of Hackney Carriages and Private Hire Vehicles

No collection for a charitable purpose can be made unless the requirements of the House to House Collections Act 1939 are satisfied.

There are some circumstances in which your Council Tax bill might be reduced. These circumstances are summarised below. You can apply for these reductions by ringing 01822 618800 or by downloading an application form. Alternatively you can request a form to be sent to you in the post. More detailed information on each reduction is available in the left hand side of the page.

There are certain circumstances where one or more of the occupiers can be disregarded. Where, after discounting the disregarded persons, there is only one chargeable occupier left a 25% discount will apply.

Listed Buildings, Listed Building Consent, Conservation Areas, Planning Control In Conservation Areas, Emergency Protection of Unlisted Buildings and Ancient Monuments

Provision of land and property services

Assisting the public with finding available commercial properties

If you are the only adult in your main home then you will qualify for a reduction in council tax

Information for students, landlords who let properties to students

Information on what to do regarding your council tax if your circumstances change

Safer West Devon Community Safety Partnership (CSP)

Details about the political management arrangements at West Devon Borough council

West Devon Borough Council Economic and Community Development Grants West Devon Borough Council fund a wide range of projects of benefit to the local community. The grant schemes address four of the Council's five community priorities within the Sustainable Community Strategy. These are: - The economy - The environment - Community wellbeing - Access to services

Although the Council has no jurisdiction in this matter and will only act in an advisory manner, you are quite at liberty to incorporate a name into your current address, change the exisiting name of your property or give a name to your new house.

We deal with Housing Benefit and Council Tax Benefit for people living in West Devon

If you feel you might be eligible for Housing or Council Tax Benefit, you should apply straight away - if you delay you may lose benefit.

As soon as we have received your completed application, we will check your form and supporting evidence and write to you to let you know how much benefit you are entitled to

Vehicles which are abandoned without lawful authority from any land in the open air

Your benefit entitlement is assessed based on the information which you will have given when you made the claim. If any of your circumstances change, this might change your benefit entitlement and you should notify us immediately

If you do not agree with your Council Tax banding then there are certain laid down grounds for appeal.

This page links to a range of organisations and charities within West Devon that the Council have supported financially or through officer input. These organisations contribute to the following priorities under the Sustainable Community Strategy: - The economy - by encouraging tourism initiaitves and associated spend in West Devon - The environment - by protecting, enhancing and promoting the West Devon environment - Community wellbeing - by creating sustainable and vital communities - Access to services - by improving access to services, and supporting joined up thinking and delivery

The following are agencies, both local and national, that may be able to provide you with advice or information

The Council is committed to the prevention and detection of fraud within the Housing and Council Tax benefit service

Providing information and guidance to business and voluntary organisations in West Devon on planning for emergency situations.

The level of service you can expect from the Revenues & Benefits section of West Devon Borough Council.

Community Composting is a system where the residents of a street or village join together to form a club and create one compost system to be shared by several households

Subsidised home ownership for those who cannot afford to purchase a home on the open market

There are a number of ways to pay your Business Rates

This Management Plan has been drawn up following the production of a detailed Character Appraisal for the Tavistock Conservation Area. It provides a framework for future actions which are primarily the responsibility of the Borough Council, although their successful implementation will also depend on the co-operation and enthusiasm of the other local authorities (Devon County Council and Tavistock Town Council), local people and local organisations.

RingGo is a quick, easy to use mobile phone service, allowing you to pay for your parking with a credit or debit card, rather than using cash at a machine. When you park your car in a car park which features the RingGo service, you can simply dial the local rate number shown on nearby signs and pay for your parking over the phone.

Devon Smartrider Student Travel

Council 26 February 2009

Strategic Planning - What We Do

FREE activities for children and young people in West Devon are on offer this autumn half term.

What is being done to reduce crime and disorder and anti-social behaviour in West Devon?

This page highlights the football activities and events running in the Tavistock area including holiday camps, the mini soccer centre and information on the local football clubs.

PATROL provides information about parking regulations and enforcement on behalf of councils that enforce parking and Traffic Regulations Outside London. It is aimed at drivers and vehicle owners who use their vehicles in one of the council areas in England (outside London) and Wales where parking regulations are enforced under the civil enforcement scheme.

Council 18 May 2010

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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A cash incentive payable to social housing tenants prepared to move to a smaller property, which helps make best use of the limited social housing stock in West Devon.

Council Meeting 29 June 2010

Council 18 May 2010

Extraordinary Council Meeting 27 July 2010

Extraordinary Council Meeting 27 July 2010