The team behind northern Devon's Flourishing Culture initiative is inviting the community to nominate individuals, groups, or organisations who have influenced them through their cultural contributions. Whether through art, music, performance, literature, heritage, sport or any other form of cultural expression, the awards will embrace all aspects of community culture.

Community facilities in South Molton and Croyde are set to be boosted by a total of £337,000 of public open space funding from North Devon Council.

Devon's eight district councils have issued a joint statement following the publication of the English Devolution White Paper

At Barnstaple Magistrates' Court on 17 December 2024, Daniel Ward, aged X, of no fixed abode, was found guilty of breaching a Community Protection Notice (CPN) issued by North Devon Council.

Members of staff at North Devon Council have been recognised and celebrated for decades of long service.

A new long stay car park at Seven Brethren in Barnstaple will open next month.

Expressions of interest are being invited by the Bridge Trust via North Devon Council's procurement portal for the refurbishment of the listed Bridge Chambers in Barnstaple, in a partnership project that is a major part of the Flourishing Barnstaple programme.

On 20 November 2024, North Devon Council adopted a No-Casino Resolution under Section 166 of the Gambling Act 2005. Whilst legislation currently precludes a casino application being granted in North Devon, this decision approved by Full Council, goes further in setting the council’s stance. No applications to open a new casino in North Devon will be considered or granted even if legislative amendments take effect. 

North Devon and Torridge district councils are continuing to meet targets for housing land supply, according to an updated report.

Public open space at Seven Brethren in Barnstaple is set to be improved thanks to a £65,000 funding injection.