Devon County Council

Devon food growing project a success.

A project which has been teaching children in East Devon about the health, economic and environmental benefits of growing their own food has come to a successful end, having reached 84 children ranging from 3 to 11 years of age.

Little Green Change, the award-winning, non-profit environmental education company based in Lyme Regis, received funding from Devon County Council’s Growing...

Defibrillator installed at Grand Western Canal car park

A lifesaving new defibrillator has been installed in the Grand Western Canal car park on Canal Hill in Tiverton.

The public access defibrillator, located on the wall of the public toilets, is available to provide emergency support for visitors to the Country Park and for the local community in South East Tiverton.

It can be used by any member of the public in an emergency...

Emergency Tree Fund extended to support Devon's Free Tree Scheme this winter

National Tree Week is being celebrated in Devon this week (until Sunday 1 Dec) with an announcement that Emergency Tree Funding granted by the Woodland Trust has been extended to help Devon County Council's Free Tree Scheme this winter. Since the County Council first piloted its Free Tree Scheme in 2019, it has funded the planting of more than 50,000 trees across the county as part of ongoing...

Letter from John Hart, Chair of Devon County Council

When we turn our televisions on today, we are seeing countries in conflict across the world and it reminds us of the sacrifice our families have made in trying to keep peace over past years. As a country we remember these events on the eleventh day of the eleventh month of every year.

This year the Royal British Legion will be holding numerous events across Devon to commemorate the...

Find out more about becoming a councillor at our information sessions

If you care about your community, want to help improve people’s lives and feel strongly that the voices of residents should be heard, you could have what it takes to become your area’s next county councillor.

The next county council elections are in May next year, and to help potential candidates understand the role and a councillor’s responsibilities, Devon County Council is...

Cranbook's first mobility scooter launches

Cranbrook's first mobility scooter set to enhance accessibility in the town.

Cranbrook Town Council is excited to announce the launch of Cranbrook’s first mobility scooter, marking a significant milestone for the town. The launch ceremony will be held on Saturday, 28 September 2024, in Cranbrook, Devon.

This new initiative follows the recent opening of the Cranbrook Skate...

Protective measures at Denham Bridge prevented major damage

Measures introduced to protect a 17th century bridge near Bere Alston have helped save it from extensive damage, says Devon County Council.

Denham Bridge will be closed from 9:30am to 3:30pm on Thursday (26 September) while large concrete blocks protecting the Grade II listed structure are craned back into position after being struck by a large vehicle earlier this month.

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Two listed bridges given added protection to guard against repeat of storm damage

Protective measures have been installed on two Grade One listed bridges in West Devon to guard them against future storm damage.

Steel plates or “nosings” have been fixed to the piers of Newbridge at Gunnislake and Greystone Bridge near Tavistock in order to protect the structures from impacts during flooding.

Gunnislake Newbridge was left with a void in one of its piers in...

Action for Children launches new digital Family Hub service in Devon

More families in Devon will be able to access help and support following the launch of a dedicated Family Hub Advice Line and website , run by the charity Action for Children on behalf of Devon County Council.

Family Hubs are a new way of bringing together all the help a family may need in one place. It’s part of a transition in Devon from children’s centres, which supported families...

Hope for vital new shop in Teign Valley

Residents of the Teign Valley in Devon are rallying together to bring a vital service back to their village with the launch of a community shop project.

Christow, in the Teign Valley within Dartmoor National Park, lost its last remaining shop and Post Office in May 2023. Now, a dedicated group of locals is spearheading efforts to establish a new community-owned shop to serve Christow...

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