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A brown Dartmoor pony, grazing on lush green grass. Next to the pony is a young foal. The foal, with a brown face and white patches on its body, is lying on the grass, relaxing. In the background is long reed-like grass.

West Devon launching new wildlife warden scheme

We’re launching our own wildlife warden scheme to help preserve the area’s biodiversity – and we're inviting everyone interested in nature to the scheme’s launch event later this month.

9 September 2024
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The remnants of recycling set on fire by a battery placed incorrectly in a recycling container.

Remember to bag your recycled batteries

We're reminding people to put recycled batteries in a small clear tied bag, such as a sandwich bag or empty bread bag, to reduce the risk of fire.

8 August 2024
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Group of eleven individuals in hard hats and high visibility vests standing in front of a house under construction, with a construction vehicle in the background.

Creating more homes our local people need

We are working with the Abbeyfield Buckland Monachorum Society to deliver five new assisted supported living homes at the Pilchers Field site in Crapstone.

6 August 2024
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An aerial photograph of the Bannawell Street Play Park, showing off the new equipment, including slides, swings, a balancing beam and in-ground trampoline.

Tavistock play park open and better than ever

A popular play park in Tavistock has new and improved equipment for children to enjoy – thanks to support from West Devon Borough Council and Tavistock Town Council.

31 July 2024
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Okehampton Fore Street

Okehampton BID ballot result is in

Congratulations to the business community of Okehampton who approved plans for a new Business Improvement District (BID) last week.

22 July 2024
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Eight empty wine bottles grouped together on grass. Some clear and some dark glass with five upright and some fallen over.

Let’s talk about alcohol in public spaces

What do you think about people drinking in public spaces? We would like to hear from residents about alcohol Public Space Protection Orders (PSPOs) in Tavistock and Okehampton.

22 July 2024