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Photo taken at Fair for South Brent, showing people enjoying the fair

Fair for South Brent is a resounding success

15/11/2022

The Fair for South Brent focussed on issues of community, nature and climate, involving as many local groups and organisations as possible. It was a very successful event with lots of activities, advice and information.

New rates of pay in the National Salary Award 2022/23

02/11/2022

The Local Government Association has come to an agreement on the new rates of pay applicable from 1 April 2022

A group of walkers beating the bounds on Dartmoor

Beating the bounds in South Tawton!

18/10/2022

This year, 2022, was the 160th Beating the Bounds for South Tawton parish, a tradition which dates back to Alfred the Great and happens every 7 years.

Cows with their reflective neckbands

Reflective neckbands to protect Dartmoor livestock!

29/09/2022

More than 200 Dartmoor ponies and cows are being given reflective neckbands to make them more visible and help prevent car collisions

Chudleigh Town Hall, where there will be a warm space

Warm Space in Chudleigh Town Hall

22/09/2022

Chudleigh Town Hall as a safe, warm space this autumn and winter

Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II

08/09/2022

It was with profound sadness that the Devon Association of Local Councils has learnt of the death of Her Majesty The Queen.  The Association extends its heartfelt condolences to His Majesty The King and to the Royal Family.

We remember with immense gratitude the lifetime of service which Her Majesty devoted to our Nation and to the Commonwealth.

Beach wheelchair hire at Exmouth beach

Beach Wheelchair Project in Exmouth!

07/09/2022

Exmouth Town Council has developed a Beach Wheelchair Project to hire out specially adapted wheelchairs for use on the beach

SAAA central appointment of external auditors

18/08/2022

The SAAA (Smaller Authorities’ Audit Appointments) is responsible for appointing external auditors for opted-in smaller authorities and is now appointing for the next five year period.

Cup for refill

Refill! A new guide to reusable cups and reducing waste

17/08/2022

City to Sea’s Refill campaign has launched a new guide to reducing waste, and introducing reusable cups at events

Councillors in Totnes enjoying the new bench installed as part of a project tackling loneliness

Tackling loneliness in Totnes with a new bench

09/08/2022

A new bench has been installed outside The Mansion in Totnes to make it easier for people to stop and chat as part of a project tackling loneliness