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Start Bay Celebrations Celebrate Start Bay 2010, showcasing local arts, crafts, food and drink and the great outdoors is being held on Saturday 21st August at Slapton Village Hall and Field Centre. Activities include pottery, pizza oven, weaving, singing, art workshop, nature trail, rocky shore, kayaking on the Ley and much more! Celebrate Start Bay 2010 flyer.
Seagull-proof refuse sacks If your property isn't suitable to have wheeled bins, you can stop seagulls making a meal out of your rubbish by using a reusable seagull-proof sack to protect your black bin bags. Find out more here.
New Shared Chief Executive Announced South Hams District and West Devon Borough Councils have named Richard Sheard as the successor to their shared chief executive David Incoll who will be retiring later this year. Press release.
Financial Help for Empty Homes Owners of empty homes throughout the South Hams are being urged to bring their properties back to life. Financial help may be available towards repairs and renovations through a range of grants and loans, subject to certain terms and conditions. Find out more here.
Small Business Rate Relief Extended The Chancellor announced an extension of Small Business Rate Relief in the Budget. The changes take place from October. For more details of the proposals see SBRR Budget Announcement.
Best in Devon South Hams residents continue to be the best recyclers in Devon and are on course to top the league table for throwing the least amount of rubbish per household into landfill. Find out more about the service we provide here.
South Hams Connect A variety of organisations and agencies have come together to make it easier for people to access the services they need. Look out for South Hams Connect bringing services closer to you. Find out more here.
