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Artistic impression of Queen Street car park after works

Boutport Street works to start as site compound installed

The next stage of the Barnstaple "Market Quarter" improvements will start on Tuesday 26 March, as North Devon Council's contractors, Pearce Construction, plan to set up a site compound in an area of Queen Street car park.

22 March 2024
waste and recycling bins

Easter bin collections in North Devon

As the Easter bank holiday approaches, North Devon Council is advising residents to stay informed about their waste and recycling collection schedules. To ensure a smooth process during the holiday period, residents are encouraged to check the collection dates on the council's website.

15 March 2024
Tree planting at Yeo Valley Woodland

Council celebrates successful expansion of community woodland with 24,000 new trees

In an effort to enhance community green spaces, North Devon Council has proudly announced the successful completion of a significant woodland expansion project. The initiative, revealed in early 2022, involved planting 24,000 new trees, seamlessly connecting three existing woodlands together at Yeo Valley Woodland in Barnstaple. This endeavour was made possible through the Forestry Commission's England Woodland Creation Offer.

13 March 2024
Barnstaple magistrates court

Local man fined over £10,000 for unlicensed dog breeding

In a significant development for animal welfare, Mr. Tristan Gosling of Whitemoor Equestrian Centre, East Anstey, Devon EX16 9JS, faced legal consequences for unlicensed dog breeding. The hearing took place on Friday, 1 March, at Barnstaple Magistrates Court.

7 March 2024
Great British Spring Clean photo of clean view with cartoon person putting rubbish in a bin

North Devon Council supports Keep Britain Tidy's Great British Spring Clean

North Devon Council is proud to once again be taking part in, and supporting Keep Britain Tidy's, Great British Spring Clean (GBSC), the largest mass environmental action campaign in the UK. This nationwide initiative aims to inspire collaboration between individuals, community organisations, businesses, and councils to cleanse local streets, parks, and beaches from litter.

21 February 2024