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West Devon Borough Council

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Low participation in downsizing scheme - figures

Only five households expressed an interest in the council scheme in one year, the figures show.

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Council tackles anti-social drinking in public

The PSPOs are issued after problems with excessive drinking in Tavistock and Okehampton.

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Councils appoint cashless parking payment provider

A new cashless parking payment provider has been appointed by two Devon councils.

A thermal imaging camera being held up towards the top left window of a house. On the screen it shows yellow on the bricks, and the window is red.

Households offered use of thermal imaging cameras

West Devon Borough Council says the project will help people through the "cost-of-living crisis".

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Garden waste fees in part of Devon could rise

Since 2023, garden waste disposal fees in west Devon has increased from £40 to £55.

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Views sought on cycling and walking routes

The council says it wants to develop a cycling and walking plan.

Trees growing on rocky moorland in West Devon. The green landscape is set against a blue sky with scattered clouds

Wildlife wardens sought to help monitor nature

Volunteers being recruited to help restore and conserve the borough's biodiversity.

The new Bannawell Street play park is a grassed area including a set of five swings, slide and climbing aparatus and a trampoline

Play park gets new equipment upgrade

West Devon Borough Council said the old park was not fit for purpose.

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Temporary housing costs council more than £500k

West Devon Borough Council said it was still in a "better position" than other Devon councils.