• Tavistock People invited to take part in 'Meeting the Budget Challenge'

  By peaches2009

  I THINK ITS A GREAT IDEA TO INVOLVE LOCAL PEOPLE IN BUDGET CUTS AND WILL TAKE THE INVITATION UP FOR...

            

   

  By katef1 at 13:21 on 17/11/11

  

  If you have a proven skill at controlling the family budget and are the type to be creative in managing your money then West Devon Borough Council would like you to apply your midas touch in helping them balance their budget – and direct their resources wisely. You are being invited to share your ideas at a special 'Meeting the Budget Challenge' on 28th November to get involved in shaping the council's budget and influence...

• West Devon election turnout - 51%

  By pobox112

  Large Political Parties do nothing to encourage people to actually vote. Because they know they can...

            

   

  By katef1 at 14:52 on 09/05/11

  

  West Devon has a new Borough Council as of Friday following the poll which saw around 21,600 people use their vote. A total of 27 of 31 council seats were contested by 66 candidates. Following the results, the political composition of the Borough Council is: Conservatives - 19 (11); Independents – 9 (9); Liberal Democrats – 3 (8); Others – 0 (3). * Figures in brackets show the political compositio...

• Devon County Council to Encourage Fly Tipping - Updated

  By pobox112

  What do we pay our council tax for? Answer: To pay for the resources needed to collect fly tipped...

            

   

  By pobox112 at 11:15 on 17/03/11

  

  From April 1st 2011, Devon Council County will start charging for non-household waste that is taken to Recycling Centres. The minimum charge will be £2 per bag. Another present from Conservative Controlled Devon County Council after areas rejected Parking Meter Tax. We now have Recycling Tax. This has now been clarified - Charges will be levied on soil and rubble (including bricks, blocks, tiles, paving slabs, concrete posts,...

• Nominations confirmed for West Devon Borough Elections

  By foxinthebox10

  Is there still some sort of vote for Buckland Monachorum? I guess not if it's uncontested. I really...

            

   

  By katef1 at 17:47 on 04/04/11

  

  The election nominations for West Devon Borough Council closed at midday today.  A total of 27 of 31 council seats are being contested by 66 candidates at an election to be held on Thursday May 5. Candidates have until Thursday 7th April to withdraw.   Local candidates are as follows: BERE FERRERS – 2 SEATS Jo Agnew - Labour - Tavistock Mike Benson - Conservative - Bere Alston Joyce...

• Council helps ski families on cancellation

  By cheerio123

  Hmmm just as long as the Council can definately claim it back!! I'm glad the families are receiving...

            

   

  By Tavistock People at 09:59 on 07/03/11

  

  Council chiefs have stepped in to reimburse families of around 100 pupils left out of pocket after a ski trip was cancelled. Students from Tavistock College should have been leaving for Switzerland but the £800 a pupil trip was cancelled amid last minute fears tour company Skiing Europe could not guarantee the accommodation booked was available. The Devon company's bosses denied the allegation, and claimed a hotel was...

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