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Community volunteering
Community support schemes give town and parish councils, community self-help groups and volunteers, the opportunity to take control of small local maintenance tasks. View all community support and self help schemes >
I want to...
...help fill pot holes in my local area
The Road Warden Scheme allows trained volunteers to complete minor maintenance works in the vicinity of the public highway within their community. Read more >
...help keep my parish paths clear
The Parish Paths Partnership Scheme allows volunteers to improve the condition of their local rights of way. Read more >
... help keep my local area clean and tidy
The Highways Self Help Scheme allows trained volunteers to complete minor works out at a safe distance from the public highway. Read more >
...help grit roads and clear snow near me
The Snow Warden Scheme allows trained volunteers to act as a key contact between the local community and Devon County Council during severe weather. Read more >
Find out about the Highway Maintenance Community Enhancement fund which aims to help communities enhance their local area by providing financial assistance, as well as encouraging collaborative working between towns, parishes and voluntary and community groups. Apply now >
Case studies
There are many successful projects in Devon where communities have taken action and work together to benefit their local area.
Braunton Parish Council took part in a ‘Tidy-Up Community Day’ in Knowle, which included flail cutting along the pavement. Read more >
Bideford Town Council successfully applied for a grant of £943.68, the grant enabled the town council to purchase Chapter 8… Read more >
Stoke Canon Parish Council have been awarded funding for the upgrade and widening on an existing footpath. The footpath between… Read more >