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Free Christmas Town Centre Parking

Free parking is on offer to add to the festive cheer this year and to offer support to the high streets as part of the Christmas shop local campaign.

2 December 2024

Members of the West Devon Community Development Team at Tavistock Pride, held in the summer of 2024.

We'll be at Edwardian Evening & Dickensian Evening next week

We will be out and about at two of West Devon's biggest annual events next week.

26 November 2024

boy looking into christmas themed shop window

All I want for Christmas... is on the high street!

You can find unique gift ideas in our local towns or head to a special event this November and December for festive treats, sparkle and family fun!

20 November 2024

Three children collecting litter in a park. Two of them hold cardboard boxes and the third, closest to the camera has a plastic bag.

West Devon Mayor on the lookout for the Borough's Young Green Heroes

The Mayor of West Devon, Cllr Lynn Daniel, has announced a new environment award for young people in the Borough.

24 August 2023

A group of hands, working together to solve a jigsaw on a table.

We're joining forces to help solve Devon's housing crisis

We're joining forces with other organisations across Devon, to form a powerful voice to tackle the county's housing crisis.

12 July 2023

A model house sits on a grass lawn, with trees and hedges visible in the background. It's sunset and the orange light shines through the windows of the house.

Housing is a top priority for our new administration

We're developing our new priorities and ambitions for the next four years - and tackling the housing crisis is high on the agenda.

11 July 2023

Staff and councillors from West Devon Council photographed under a pride rainbow flag flying outside the offices at Kilworthy Park.

We're supporting Tavistock Pride

We're flying a Pride flag proudly outside our offices, to show support for this weekend's Tavistock Pride event and for the entire LGBTQ+ community across the Borough.

29 June 2023

A photograph of all 31 members of West Devon Borough Council, taken outside the offices at Kilworthy Park. In the centre of the group, The Mayor Cllr Lynn Daniel wears her full regalia.

Meet your new Council

We have announced our new appointments for the next twelve months at our second Full Council meeting since the local elections in May 2023.

28 June 2023

A photograph of the five directors at West Devon Borough Council, receiving an award. They are all smiling broadly and have their arms round each other's shoulders

Prestigious award for leading the way

It's gold for South Hams and West Devon! We're delighted to have won a prestigious MJ Achievement Award for the important work being done to make a difference in our communities.

26 June 2023