News

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  27 July 2026 - Society

  South Hams District Council demands that Government reconsider its local government plans for Devon

  News release issued 24 July 2026 by South Hams District Council Communications and Media Team

• 23 July 2026 - Council Business

  Thank you and farewell to Cllr Giles Sutton and Cllr Isaac Luscombe

  Being a councillor means giving time, energy, and care to serve the community as a volunteer, driven by a passion to make a difference. We thank our councillors for their dedication to our parish.

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  20 July 2026 - Council Business

  Government confirms four unitary model for local government reorganisation in Devon

  The Government has announced its decision on the future structure of local government in Devon, confirming that four unitary authorities will be created by local government reorganisation for the county.

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  20 July 2026 - Society

  Call to share your experiences of the Slapton Line Closure before 24th July

  The organisers of the Slapton Line Walk want to provide feedback to Devon County Council to support their bid for funding to rebuild the A379

• 14 July 2026 - Transport

  Dartmouth Lower Ferry introduces new ticketing system

  Dartmouth Lower Ferry introduced a new ticketing system on Monday 13th July. If you do not have an online account, you can still make payment on the day of travel on the ferry. Customers who don’t have an online account but hold ferry saver cards may still continue to use their old cards.

• 7 July 2026 - Climate

  Torcross Sea Defence Urgent Works public drop in event – post event information

  The Environment Agency have shared a copy of the information provided at the public drop in event last month.

• 7 July 2026 - Transport

  Dartmouth & District Chamber of Commerce: A379 Economic Impact Survey

  Dartmouth & District Chamber of Commerce are asking businesses to take part in their A379 Economic Impact Survey