Residents in North Devon and Torridge are being encouraged to take part in a landmark public survey that will help decide how council services are delivered across the county from 2028.
“Following further consideration and having listened carefully to feedback from the public and affected businesses, councillors have made a final decision that the council will continue to provide a trade waste refuse collection service but will no longer provide a full, trade recycling service.
Pupils at Lampard School in Barnstaple had a hands-on lesson in recycling today (Wednesday 21 January) when North Devon Council waste and recycling officers visited to show them how their services work.
North Devon Council has approved plans to make a number of its public accessible toilets more stoma-friendly, improving inclusivity for residents and visitors.
North Devon Council, in partnership with Devon County Council and Home Farm Marsh Volunteers, is inviting residents to take part in the annual meadow-management day at Fremington Cuttings on Saturday, 13 December, from 10am to 3pm.
North Devon Council is reminding residents to prepare for changes to waste and recycling collections over the festive period. Adjusted schedules will be in place from Wednesday 24 December through to Saturday 3 January, with normal services resuming on Monday 5 January 2026.
A national campaign that celebrates small businesses for the important role they play within communities is coming to North Devon on Saturday 6 December.
A bold new exhibition opening at The Museum of Barnstaple and North Devon on 29 November serves as a powerful reminder of the strength that emerges when we embrace difference.
A brand-new brochure highlighting Christmas events across Barnstaple has been produced by the Flourishing Barnstaple team and will be available free of charge from Monday 24 November and available online from Friday 21 November at www.barnstaple.co.uk.
