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Changes to Dartmouth Lower Ferry service

Despite best laid plans to trial a two-float service for the entire festive period, Dartmouth Lower Ferry will now unfortunately have to reduce to one float for the last few days over New Year. This will happen from Sunday 28 December and continue for five weeks.

18 December 2023
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Free Town Centre Parking This Christmas

South Hams District Council would like to add some festive cheer to residents by offering free parking in local towns, for Christmas shopping and to support the high streets.

5 December 2023
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The Freeport is on Track Following Review

The Plymouth and South Devon Freeport has the potential to benefit residents in the South Hams – that’s the conclusion of a thorough review into the risks and opportunities of the project.

1 December 2023
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Supporting Communities To Deliver More Homes

In our drive to provide more affordable homes, we have today (30 November) announced we will invest an initial £100,000 to help local communities deliver more houses in the areas which need it most.

30 November 2023
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Dairy Crest Public Inquiry Moves a Step Closer

A public inquiry is to be held at Follaton House in Totnes on Tuesday 5 December 2023 with the Planning Inspectorate. Fastglobe (Mastics) Limited appealed the decisions by South Hams District Council to refuse two applications to re-develop the former Dairy Crest Site in Totnes.

30 November 2023