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We've refurbished the public toilets in Yelverton 🚽 🚾 We've completed our refurbishment of the public toilets by the fre...
05/06/2026

We've refurbished the public toilets in Yelverton 🚽 🚾

We've completed our refurbishment of the public toilets by the free car park in the heart of the village. It is the first of several refurbishment projects coming to the borough, which are part of the council’s wider commitment to invest in its communities.

Click the link in the comments to find out more

04/06/2026

Working with our partners, several housing projects have been delivered across West Devon.

This includes renovating a property in Tavistock to create three new flats, providing safe, temporary accommodation for local people who need it most.

Find out more about how we’re supporting our community when it comes to housing in our latest Annual Report. Click below for more details ⬇️

Our Council Leader, Cllr Mandy Ewings, has offered her condolences following the tragic Royal Navy helicopter crash in W...
03/06/2026

Our Council Leader, Cllr Mandy Ewings, has offered her condolences following the tragic Royal Navy helicopter crash in West Devon.

Councillor Ewings said: “I am deeply saddened by the tragic news of the helicopter crash and my thoughts are with the families and loved ones of those who have lost their lives.

“I would also like to express my sincere thanks to the emergency services and all those who have responded with such care and professionalism. As more information becomes clear, we will continue to do all we can to support our communities and those affected.”

World Heritage Site, 20 years on!Two decades have past since became a UNESCO site and this year we are joining in the ...
01/06/2026

World Heritage Site, 20 years on!

Two decades have past since became a UNESCO site and this year we are joining in the celebrations of this incredible milestone. Celebrating its buildings and landscapes, its stories and its people, and its rightful place on the world stage.

Read more about Tavistock's rich heritage in our 'Shining a spotlight on... Tavistock’s UNESCO World Heritage Status, 20 years on' edition.

This week is which is a chance to celebrate all things volunteeringHere in West Devon we have a huge community of volu...
01/06/2026

This week is which is a chance to celebrate all things volunteering

Here in West Devon we have a huge community of volunteers who quietly and consistently make a huge difference to the lives of our local community.

If you'd like to get involved with volunteering, contact West Devon CVS or meet them at one of their face-to-face events this week, where you can hear all about opportunities in the borough:

📆 Monday 1 June, Yelverton Villas, 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.
📆 Tuesday 2 June - Hatherleigh Market, 10.30 a.m. to 12.30 p.m.
📆 Tuesday 2 June - Morrisons in Tavistock, 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
📆 Wednesday 3 June - Waitrose in Okehampton, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
📆 Friday 5 June - Okehampton Library, 10 a.m. to noon

Are you a subscriber to our garden waste collection service? 🌿 ♻️ If you're signed up, please put your address on your g...
29/05/2026

Are you a subscriber to our garden waste collection service? 🌿 ♻️

If you're signed up, please put your address on your garden waste bags - it makes life easier for our crews to make sure the bags are returned to the right properties. Thank you for your support!

Help our hard working crews by putting your waste & recycling out slightly earlier ♻️ During phases of hot weather, we'r...
28/05/2026

Help our hard working crews by putting your waste & recycling out slightly earlier ♻️

During phases of hot weather, we're starting waste & recycling collections earlier for the welfare of our crew members, so they can get more of their work done before the hottest parts of the day.

We're asking you to support our crews by making sure that your recycling containers, bin bags or garden waste bags are on the kerbside by 6 a.m. on your collection day during hot spells.

Thank you in advance for your support - our brilliant crews & everyone at WDBC appreciate it.

If your waste collection was missed yesterday, we'll be back for it tomorrow ♻️ Due to some of our vehicles breaking dow...
27/05/2026

If your waste collection was missed yesterday, we'll be back for it tomorrow ♻️

Due to some of our vehicles breaking down, some recycling and waste collections were not completed yesterday (Tuesday).

Our contractor FCC Environment will be returning to collect them tomorrow (Thursday), so if your collection was among those that were missed, please put your containers and black bags on the kerbside for collection.

Thank you in advance for your understanding ♻️

Over £1.9m has been invested in sports and wellbeing facilities across West Devon.From our towns to our rural parishes –...
27/05/2026

Over £1.9m has been invested in sports and wellbeing facilities across West Devon.

From our towns to our rural parishes – funding includes improvements in pitches, tracks, clubs and community spaces. Delivered with partners to help more people stay active.

Read more by clicking the link to our Annual Report in the comments below!

Renting is changing.Landlords need to get on top of these important changes - and the deadline is approaching. The law h...
27/05/2026

Renting is changing.

Landlords need to get on top of these important changes - and the deadline is approaching. The law has now changed, and it will affect how you manage your tenancies.

Act now: read the guidance, and check what you need to do at gov.uk/rentingischanging

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