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Since the original planning application for Langage Power Station was approved 20 years ago, there has been limited additional commercial development on the site. However, thanks to ongoing conversations with South Hams, that may now be about to change.

For an incredible seventh year running, Kingsbridge Recreation Ground has been recognised by the international Green Flag Award Scheme as one of the best in the world.

From mince pies cases, to advent calendars, crackers and wrapping paper, South Hams are arming their residents with a simple how to list for recycling this year

The Net-Zero Task Force has been appointed by the Devon Climate Emergency Response Group - made up of Devon's councils, emergency services and business groups - to deliver the Devon Carbon Plan.

The Slapton Line Partnership are delighted to announce that funding has been secured from the Environment Agency, South Hams District Council and Devon County Council to allow for the recruitment of an Adaptation Manager.

SHDC assure residents and visitors who use the Lower Ferry that there will be little disruption to their service during the DCC roadworks planned for five days from Friday 18 November.

The charge points will be installed in key carparks in Devon's largest communities. These include Exeter, Barnstaple, Sidmouth, Exmouth, Honiton, Seaton, South Molton, Ilfracombe, Totnes, Ivybridge, Kingsbridge, Tavistock, Okehampton, Dartmouth, Salcombe, Dawlish, Teignmouth and Newton Abbot.

Empty homes can be a magnet for crime and vandalism and the Council wants to bring vitally needed homes back into use. They are asking residents to report homes in their area that they know have been left unoccupied for a long period of time.

A recent survey of 230 Sherford households has now closed and the results are in. The joint councils and Consortium of house builders involved in the delivery of the town decided to conduct Sherford's first community survey to better understand who is living in the town, their needs and their views on community life.

South Hams District Council held a Council meeting on Thursday 25 July, with councillors unanimously supporting a motion to declare both a Climate Change and a Biodiversity Emergency.