Home ==== Find information, guidance and services in Devon ------------------------------------------------ Search on devon.gov.uk Search Tasks ----- Priority tasks -------------- - [Report a child safety concern](https://www.devon.gov.uk/educationandfamilies/child-protection) - [Births, deaths and marriages](https://www.devon.gov.uk/registration-service/) - [Check school closures](https://www.devon.gov.uk/schools/school-and-route-closures/) - [Make a payment](https://www.devon.gov.uk/make-a-payment/) [View popular tasks](#) Popular tasks --------------- - [Appeal or pay a parking ticket](https://www.devon.gov.uk/roads-and-transport/parking/parking-tickets/) - [Apply for a Blue Badge](https://www.devon.gov.uk/roads-and-transport/parking/blue-badge-parking/) - [Apply for a National bus pass](https://www.devon.gov.uk/travel/bus/national-bus-pass/) - [Apply for a parking permit](https://www.devon.gov.uk/roads-and-transport/parking/parking-permits/) - [Check for roadworks](https://www.devon.gov.uk/roads-and-transport/traffic-information/roadworks/) - [Apply for a van permit](https://www.devon.gov.uk/wasteandrecycling/van-permit-system/) - [Check school term dates](https://www.devon.gov.uk/educationandfamilies/school-information/school-term-dates) - [Find a recycling centre](https://www.devon.gov.uk/wasteandrecycling/centre/) - [Find a school or college](https://www.devon.gov.uk/schools/school/) - [Find chargeable waste costs](https://www.devon.gov.uk/wasteandrecycling/recycling-centres/chargeable-waste/) - [Find park and ride timetables](https://www.devon.gov.uk/roads-and-transport/parking/park-and-ride/) - [Report problems on the roads](https://www.devon.gov.uk/roads-and-transport/report-a-problem/) Ilfracombe harbourPhoto by Adobe stock Cost of Living -------------- Help and advice for people living in Devon [Help and advice](https://www.devon.gov.uk/cost-of-living/) Planning for an emergency ------------------------- Be Ready, Stay Safe, Act Now [How you can prepare](https://www.depp.org.uk/preparing-for-an-emergency/) Latest news ----------- ![Two sheep in a field](https://www.devon.gov.uk/news/wp-content/uploads/sites/146/2026/11/Resizing-pics-for-News-Centre-2026-11-11T142952.452.jpg) ### [Extra support agreed for Devon farmers hit by bluetongue](https://www.devon.gov.uk/news/extra-support-agreed-devon-farmers-hit-bluetongue/ "Link to Extra support agreed for Devon farmers hit by bluetongue story") 11 Nov 2026 11 Nov 2026[Farm Estates](https://www.devon.gov.uk/news/category/farm-estates/) ![Officer stood outside Ilfracombe Mini Market with a side photo showing bags of illegal tobacco](https://www.devon.gov.uk/news/wp-content/uploads/sites/146/2026/11/Resizing-pics-for-News-Centre-1200-x-800-px-5.png) ### [Second Ilfracombe shop closed over illegal tobacco in just two weeks](https://www.devon.gov.uk/news/second-ilfracombe-shop-closed-illegal-tobacco-just-two-weeks/ "Link to Second Ilfracombe shop closed over illegal tobacco in just two weeks story") 11 Nov 2026 11 Nov 2026[Trading Standards](https://www.devon.gov.uk/news/category/trading-standards/) ![The council chamber at County Hall, Exeter](https://www.devon.gov.uk/news/wp-content/uploads/sites/146/2026/11/Council-Chamber-1536x1022-1.jpg) ### [Government urged to cover Devon’s £4m reorganisation bill as budget pressures continue](https://www.devon.gov.uk/news/government-urged-cover-devons-4m-reorganisation-bill-as-budget-pressures-continue/ "Link to Government urged to cover Devon’s £4m reorganisation bill as budget pressures continue story") 10 Nov 2026 10 Nov 2026[Democracy](https://www.devon.gov.uk/news/category/democracy/) [View more news](https://www.devon.gov.uk/news/)