Olympic Torch Relay 2012
The Olympic Torch is coming to South Hams on Sunday 20th May - get ready to celebrate!
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View press release.  View information about the route.
Plans for Local Torch Relay Celebrations.

Getting to Know You
The council is looking for local people who would like to be consulted on the development of plans and services for the local area, helping to ensure they are really meeting the needs of people living and working within our communities. You can choose to be involved in all consultations, or just those on specific areas and services. To join our panel and become involved, go to Getting to Know You Survey.

Silent strimmer gives golden moment for council staff
We know it is a lot less bovver with a hovver, but ground staff at South Hams District Council headquarters are finding the testing of a new battery-driven ‘silent’ strimmer is literally proving that silence is golden! Read more.

Faster Broadband for South Hams
We are working with Devon County Council to deliver the Connecting Devon and Somerset project in the South Hams, but we need you to get involved and register your interest. Please take a quick speed survey at the Connecting Devon and Somerset website to show that there is strong demand for faster broadband, and show what current speeds and coverage we have in the area.

Election Results..
for local elections held on Thursday 3 May:
 Declaration of result - Dartmouth Town Council (Dartmouth Clifton Ward)
Notice of Uncontested Election (24 May): Buckland-Tout-Saints  
See also our Election Notices & Polls page.

Plumber Paul rescues ‘distressed’ adder lady
For local authority plumber and retained Totnes fireman Paul Chambers, repairing vandal damaged plumbing at Slapton’s Strete Gate public conveniences and saving a lady in distress was all in a day’s work. He heard a woman screaming, and went to investigate ... Read what happened next.

New chairman calls for wind and solar policy
Councillor Rosemary Rowe has been voted-in as the new chairman of South Hams District Council, succeeding Rufus Gilbert to the post who is standing down after a year in office. In her opening speech she advocated agreeing a policy on alternative energy use in the area. Full story.