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Case Studies


There are many successful projects in Devon where communities have taken action and work together to benefit their local area.

overgrown hedges on narrow country lane

Marwood Parish Council joined the highway self help scheme and uses its funds towards a parish handyman. Read more >

workman in hi vis putting up traffic cone with road works sign

One of the initial issues facing local councils is access to appropriate signs and equipment. Read more >

Pothole filling trials

In response to demand to fill potholes, Devon Highways Materials Laboratory identified a product, that would provide a robust fix. Read more >

landscape photo of Peter Tavy village, houses, church, green fields and a pink sky

Community project to provide reliable and efficient renewable energy. Read more >

Members of the Exeter Community Energy group

Community-owned renewable energy scheme. Read more >

young child looking through a selection of books at library

A pilot project to test how communities can support local libraries Read more >

Front of the Mansion Totnes,

Developing a central space for co-use and a prominent ‘shop counter’. Read more >

two young people stood on ladders next to green tractor mural on a colourful background

Taking on a youth centre and creating a hub for wider community use. Read more >

road covered in snow with person walking down the road, a person in the background is shoveling snow from their drive

Parishes signed up to the Snow Warden Scheme are free to decide how they use their free salt in their area Read more >