Landlords, letting agents and tenants are being reminded to prepare for major changes to the private rented sector, as the first phase of the Renters’ Rights Act is now in effect.

A tree surgeon and four residents of a Barnstaple street have been fined at court for damaging woodland trees covered by a Tree Preservation Order (TPO) following a successful prosecution from North Devon Council.

North Devon councillors met at Brynsworthy Environment Centre on Wednesday 22 April for the Council’s Annual Meeting, marking the start of the 2026/27 municipal year.

Two people from Snapper have been handed suspended prison sentences for continued failure to comply with a planning enforcement notice.

Landlords, letting agents and tenants are being urged to prepare for major changes to the private rented sector as the first phase of the Renters’ Rights Act comes into effect on 1 May 2026.

Owners of vacant properties are being urged to make the most of assistance available to them through North Devon Council as it supports National Empty Homes Week (9-15 March).

A business case for reshaped and reimagined local services has been jointly submitted to the Government by seven of Devon’s 11 councils.

Communities in North Devon have another chance to have their say on proposed changes to some town and parish councils.

Devon’s district councils have collaboratively joined forces to respond to government proposals to reorganise local government in the county.

North Devon and Torridge district councils are calling on their communities to identify potential sites for development, as they work to prepare a new local plan for the area.