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Friends enjoying an outdoors music community event, festival. A man and woman are sat down on the grass, facing away from the camera, looking out at the crowd of people in front of them, many of them who are also sat on the floor.

Plans for major arts festival in the South Hams

Plans are afoot to create a district-wide arts festival for the South Hams next summer.

18 April 2024

St Ann's Chapel development from above - homes build with energy efficiency in mind.

We are concerned about Government’s approach to energy efficiency

With tackling climate change a top priority, we have voiced our concerns about the Government’s efforts and speed to improve the energy efficiency of new homes.

8 April 2024

An aerial shot of the town centre of Kingsbridge in the South Hams.

Planning Inspectorate decides that Locks Hill building works cannot restart

The Planning Inspectorate has turned down an appeal to vary a previous planning permission on the Locks Hill site at Kingsbridge.

8 April 2024

A close-up photograph of a £5 note with four pound coins stacked on top of it.

District Council finances are in a good position moving forwards

South Hams District Council have finished the year with their finances in a good position moving ahead to the future.

21 September 2023

An overhead view of Follaton Arboretum, showing the site's rolling meadows, mature trees and new trees, along with the newly laid path.

Huge improvements to Follaton Arboretum

A long-term project to make lasting improvements to Follaton Arboretum in Totnes is close to completion.

14 September 2023

A young man in a yellow hoody performs a jump on skateboard. The background is blue, suggesting he's leaping high into the sky.

Totnes Skatepark Location Decision with Local Residents

A consultation is now open to decide which of the two sites in Totnes Borough Park will host the new skatepark.

12 September 2023

A person on a skateboard performing a jump against a black background. Only the person's feet are visible; they are wearing blue and white trainers with rubber soles.

Excitement Building for New Kingsbridge Skatepark

The creation of Kingsbridge's brand-new skatepark will start on Monday 18 September. South Hams District Council, Kingsbridge Skatepark Community Group and Kingsbridge Town Council are delighted to confirm the good news.

5 September 2023

Young green leaves hang on a branch, with the sun shining behind them. In places the sunlight almost seems to turn the leaves white. The background is blurred green, suggesting this is a close up of a vast tree.

Council working with Sustainable South Hams to prioritise climate and nature action

South Hams District Council is supporting the work of Sustainable South Hams (SusSH) in fighting climate and nature change across the district.

30 August 2023

Six people and a dog stand outside the new units at Schooner Court, Batson Creek, Salcombe. The buildings are half timbered with grey block work beneath.

New commercial units for Salcombe marine businesses

We have welcomed the first tenants to our new commercial premises 'Schooner Court' at Batson Creek in Salcombe. As part of our ambitions to help support and sustain the local marine economy, we have invested £1.28 million in the development of five new commercial units.

20 July 2023

A group of eight people proudly holding up the new green flag awarded to Kingsbridge recreation ground. The park and its pond are visible in the background.

Kingsbridge Recreation Ground Raises the Green Flag Again

Kingsbridge in Bloom, Kingsbridge Town Council and our Garden's team are once again celebrating. We have once again received another coveted Green Flag Award to add to our collection for the Recreation Ground.

19 July 2023

A group of 11 men stand on a staircase leading up to a new marine unit.

All aboard a clean marine strategy in the South Hams

We are working with partners and industry experts to explore how we can use electric power on our waters to help tackle climate change. In our drive to reduce our local carbon footprint, we are working with the local marine sector to identify opportunities which protect the natural environment.

7 July 2023

An artist's impression of the new health hub being constructed in Dartmouth

We've Listened to Local Concerns on Dartmouth Health Hub

In addition to issues presented from our three Dartmouth and East Dart ward councillors, we have listened and have made changes to the original plans.

30 June 2023

A person on a sports bike rides over a pump track, which is a bike track with lots of little hillocks for jumping and stunts. There is green grass between the different sections of the track.

Wheels are in motion for a new pump track facility

Residents will be able to enjoy a new and free-to-use leisure resource, as Woolwell prepares to welcome a wheeled 'pump track'.

28 June 2023