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Two business opportunities up for grabs in the South Hams - and one of them is a licence to sell ice cream.

The Leader of South Hams District Council has written to the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government to urge the Government to close a tax loophole which allows second home owners to avoid paying any tax on their properties.

This weekend, volunteers from South Hams District Council, including staff and elected councillors spent two days cleaning local beaches.

Tell us how you would like to receive information about your future recycling service, and be in with a chance of winning a guided tour of the 'Energy from Waste' facility in Plymouth.

The Government has announced a new £1 million pot of funding and your community could apply for a grant.

Are you considering putting yourself forward to become a District Councillor in the 2019 Local Elections? If so, South Hams District Council are holding an open evening for residents.

A grand total of £572 was raised by South Hams District and West Devon Borough Council staff for Devon Air Ambulance in the run up to Christmas.

Over £500,000 of Section 106 funds received by South Hams District Council have been approved to spend on open space, play and sports projects in the District.

Following a competitive tendering process, South Hams and West Devon Councils have awarded the contract for your Waste Recycling and Cleaning services to FCC Environment which will save over £5 million in the next 8 years. As well as continuing to deliver the key services for each council, the new contract will offer extra services which will help to improve the local environment.

As South Hams District Council battles to save Public Toilets from closure - Town Councils asks for more time to find solutions other than pay on entry.