My town / parish has no community plan. Why should we do one?
Undertaking a community plan will put you in a much better position to influence local and national government decisions regarding local services. It will also put you in a better position to attract funding as you will be able to demonstrate community need for projects. Further information is available at Community Planning.
How do we undertake a community plan?
A Community Planning Toolkit is available which will guide you through the various steps involved in undertaking a community plan. Help and advice is also available by contacting the Community Development Team. Their contact details are as follows:
Community Development Team
South Hams District Council
Follaton House
Plymouth Road
Totnes
TQ9 5NE
Contact Number: 01803 861234
Email: community@southhams.gov.uk
Where can I get information on social services?
All social care services within South Hams and for residents of South Hams are provided by Devon County Council - a full list of their services is available on the website link below:
How do I contact Social Services?
The link below takes you to full details of how to contact each of the various social services provided:
If I have an out of hours emergency how do I contact social services?
There is an emergency out of office hours social services phone number - 0845 6000388
How do I find out about community groups / volunteering opportunities in my area?
Information on community groups is available at Local Community Groups. For volunteering opportunities, have a look at the Do-IT website or the South Hams Volunteer Centre website and see how you can make a difference.
How do I get involved in 'Think Global, Act Local'?
The smallest of actions in day to day life can help to make positive changes to our environment. The following links provide ideas of how you can get involved:
