The Citizens Advice South Hams believe no one should have to face problems that seem complicated or intimidating without good quality advice. They provide a free, confidential, independent and impartial service. Contact details and their Summer Newsletter are provided in the article.
With the cost of living crisis still biting for many residents across the District, South Hams District Council is looking at ways to get support to those who need it through its Household Support Fund.
Funding is available for farming in protected landscapes. If you’re a farmer or land manager, you can get funding to support and improve Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONBs), National Parks and the Broads.
Water is our most precious resource yet the average person now uses more than 140 litres every day. To help reduce water usage, South West Water are offering free water saving devices.
The theme for 2023 is ‘Know Your Rights’. Resolve and Neighbourhood Watch have put together some useful information about how to recognise, record and report Anti-Social Behaviour.
South West Water imposed a hosepipe ban in May 2023. However, customers are still allowed to use a hosepipe for a limited number of reasons although this will remain under review. If you would like to find out more, the full list is included in the main article.
Steve Brown, Director of Public Health Devon, is urging residents to beat the heat and look out for the most vulnerable in our communities as temperatures look set to soar this week.
