Notices of Election for the polls taking place on Thursday 6th May 2021. For any queries relating to elections please visit West Devon Borough Council Website Notice of Poll – Hatherleigh and Chagford Division Police & Crime Commissioner notice Statement of Person Nominated -Police & Crime Commissioner
Regular Rail Service Announced for Okehampton Station
Fantastic news is received this week for the commencement of a regular passenger service between Okehampton and Exeter by the end of the year. Read the links below for news articles and the link to OkeRail, the campaign group who instigated the conversation and kept the dialogue on track! https://www.networkrail.co.uk/news/devon-communities-to-be-better-connected-as-railway-line-set-to-reopen-for-first-time-in-50-years/ https://okerail.2day.uk/ https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-devon-56450227 http://www.okehampton-today.co.uk/article.cfm?id=439868&headline=Biggest%20rail%20news%20for%20a%20generation
Council Tax Increases 2021
Council tax increases have now been announced. This reflects percentage increases for services provided by Devon County Council, West Devon Borough Council, the Fire Authority, and the Police and Crime Commissioner. Hatherleigh Town Council have not increased their precept this year. To read the full statement announced by WDBC click the link below. How Much Council Tax West Devon
Covid Winter Grant Scheme
Citizens Advice Devon are working on behalf of Devon County Council to distribute this fund to Devon residents in need. It will be prioritised for those for whom a payment will help mitigate the risk of self-disconnection and can include working families, single-household families, older people – anyone who is in need of fuel support so long as they are …