News

• 31 January 2026 - Society

  Be Prepared – Planning Ahead

  Devon County Council has issued some useful guidance on planning ahead for unforseen events such as power cuts, water outages, flooding and more.

• 31 January 2026 - Society

  Devon County Council Leader issues urgent call to Government for storm recovery funding

  Councillor Brazil said, 'The escalating severity and frequency of storms highlight the urgent need for substantial national investment to protect residents, businesses and transport links.'

• 25 January 2026 - Transport

  A379 Slapton Line – Update 29th January 2026

  Stokenham Parish Council has shared an update from DCC Highways on the road closure.

• 19 January 2026

  Free tree giveaway – Saturday 31st January at Slapton Village Hall

  The Tree Hub opens at 10:00 am until 2.00 pm. Come along and collect 1 - 5 trees for your garden.

• 19 January 2026 - Society

  Community Cafe

  An enormous thank you to all the wonderful volunteers, who have baked for the cafe and manned it on the day. The PC could not have done this without your support. A huge thank you also to all the parishioners, who have attended and helped to make it a welcoming event to look forward to each week.

• 19 January 2026 - Wellbeing

  NHS – choosing the right service

  The NHS has published guidance on what you can do if you are feelling unwell as high levels of seasonal illness, including flu, and vomiting and diarrhoea bugs, mean ambulances, hospitals, GP surgeries and other NHS services can come under severe pressure at this time of year.

• 19 January 2026 - Society

  Celebrate your local heroes in our South Hams Community Awards

  South Hams District Council is on the lookout for local heroes so we can celebrate their achievements in our annual South Hams Community Awards.