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 …
National Lockdown 2021 – Stay at Home
Click on the links below for more information Government Guidelines Business Support Grants Community Support Hatherleigh Covid-19 Volunteers Support Group continues to offer support and help to the vulnerable members of this community. If you wish to volunteer or seek help their contact details are:WDBC Cllr. Clare Kemp 07563 154 245 / 01837 811 784 OR Cllr. Patrick Kimber 01837 …
Business Support Grant 2nd Lockdown
The Local Restriction Support Grants (LRSG) have been introduced by the Government to assist businesses who have been ordered to close in response to the threat posed by Coronavirus (COVID-19). For details follow the link to West Devon Borough Council website https://westdevon.gov.uk/local-restriction-support-grants
Okehampton Library Update 2nd Lockdown
Information Sheet & Poster