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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".

Autumn-coloured leaves on the ground

Garden waste fees in part of Devon could rise

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

Cyclist on a cycle lane

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.

Generic Devon houses

Temporary housing costs council more than £500k

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

A Council worker uses an Aqua Fortis or 'Gumbuster' which are now being used by councils across the country in a bid to remove chewing gum from roads and pavements

Chewing gum to be removed from streets in Devon

Two councils given £18,754 to remove chewing gum from the streets.

An artist's impression of the housing development

Plans submitted for 250 new homes in Tavistock

Exeter-based Tilia Homes will be required to build affordable homes as part of the development.

West Devon recycling boxes

Devon council replaces 5,000 recycling boxes

West Devon Borough Council members said the number of replacement boxes seemed "high" and "a lot".