Being more involved in your local community

Please select here (4.32MB - pdf help) for details about the development of the Senior Council For Devon ~ a website is currently being developed as part of this project and will be avialable at the end of April.

• Community Directory Volunteering
• Do-It.org.uk

Improving relationships with neighbours and /or resolving any issues

We would suggest you contact the Devon Mediation Service:

• East Devon Mediation Service
• South Devon Mediation Service
• North Devon Mediation Service
• The Community Legal Service may also be able to help

Feeling safe in your local community

Why not join your local Neighbourhood Watch Scheme?

You live in one of the safest areas in the country... but you can help us to make Devon and Cornwall even safer by taking a few simple steps to protect yourself and your property.

The Suzy Lamplugh web site offers some very practical help and solutions.

Feeling safe in your home

Devon Care & Repair provide a service to older people, people of all ages with disabilities, and those who are otherwise vulnerable, whether their home is in need of repair, maintenance or adaptation. Their trained advisors are also able to give advice regarding home safety issues.

Select here for further information and countywide contact details

All utility companies offer operate password schemes for meter reading. If your gas or electricity is supplied by EDF select here to view their priority services.

For all other utility companies contact:

• Energy Watch
• South West Water also offer a priority service which includes a password scheme.
• Community Alarms offer great peace of mind to find out about schemes in your area.
• Age Concern also have an informative Fact Sheet which may help.
• The Home Office have produced this useful leaflet.

Devon County Council now has a single telephone number for you to call with any questions - 0845 1551 007. The telephone line is open from 8am to 8pm Monday to Friday and from 9am to 1pm on Saturdays. Trained advisers will answer your questions in confidence.