Runnon Moor – Housing Development Submitted

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The Town Council have received notification from West Devon Borough Council of an Outline Planning Application for a mixed-use development on Runnon Moor. This is following a leaflet sent to households a few weeks ago from Walsingham Planning asking for residents views to their proposal to build 80 homes and an area of B1 employment buildings. This proposal is now live.  To view …

Petition to Devon County Council – Complete the off-road Tarka Trail link to Hatherleigh!

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  There is a petition ongoing to see the missing link of the off-road section of the Tarka Trail to be connected between Meeth and Hatherleigh. Currently cyclists have to encounter a dangerous section of road as they approach Hatherleigh. Please add your support by following the link https://www.ipetitions.com/petition/complete-the-missing-link-in-the-tarka-trail

Composting Roadshow comes to Hatherleigh

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West Devon residents are being encouraged to try their hand at composting this month with the launch of a home composting roadshow. The series of roadshow events are set to promote and encourage residents to start composting, one of the inexpensive and easy options available to residents to dispose of their kitchen and garden waste. At each event, West Devon …

Govt Support for Trial Commuter Train

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See Okehampton Times article below for news of plans to trial a daily train service between Okehampton and Exeter. Okehampton to Exeter commuter train trials planned  

Borough Parking Permit Consultation Launched

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WDBC News Release: Car Parking Charges Consultation Launched   Over the last two years, West Devon Borough Council have been reviewing the cost of car parking in its car parks.  This has seen the successful trial of £2 parking charge at council owned car parks. This has meant that the annual parking permits offered by the council no longer offer …

Commemoration Award for long service as Councillor

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Retired Councillor Dennis Bater receives an award from Hatherleigh Town Council at the Annual Parish Meeting on May 9th.  The specially commissioned plate made by Hatherleigh Pottery was presented by Mayor Clare Tyson as a token of recognition for his long service to Hatherleigh Town Council.  Dennis Bater served the Town Council for 39 years including three separate spells as …

Sunday Rover Timetable 2017

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The summer train service starts again on Sunday 21st May until the 10th September. Every Sunday from Okehampton to Exeter for just £5.20 return! ****There is a temporary revised timetable in place until further notice, see the image below. Any queries ring the station on the number in the image Usual service below. click on image for clearer view   …