North Devon Council is undertaking a review of its Gambling Act Statement of Licensing Principles and alongside, seeking opinions on a proposed intention to implement a No Casino Resolution. As part of this, the council is looking for input from local organisations, businesses, traders, and individuals. The review is part of a statutory requirement for the council to revisit its gambling policies every three years, ensuring they remain aligned with evolving community needs and legislative standards.

After a successful event in 2023, Barnstaple Arts Festival is back, poised to dazzle the town with a diverse array of artistic talent, supported by Flourishing Barnstaple.

Queen Street car park is set to close temporarily on Tuesday 7 May as local company Mac Plant Ltd starts work to improve it in the next stage of the Barnstaple "Market Quarter" improvements.

The sun shone down on Barnstaple at the weekend (Saturday 20 April) as it hosted the Barnstaple Busking Festival across the town centre.

North Devon Council is proud to announce the arrival of a new fleet of 16 kerbside recycling vehicles, signalling a significant advancement in the district's commitment to sustainability and efficient waste management.

The streets of Barnstaple will soon be alive with the sound of music, as the town gets set to welcome the return of a busking festival on Saturday 20 April.

Applications are now open for a new North Devon Council fund which aims to tackle isolation.

North Devon Council is excited to announce the reopening of its Community Councillor Grant scheme, inviting local groups to seize the opportunity and apply for funding.

Barnstaple town centre is the place to be for an egg-citing array of family-friendly Easter events and activities organised by North Devon Council this holiday!

Following a council meeting held on Wednesday, 27 March, the members of North Devon Council have elected Councillor Helen Walker as the Chair, alongside Councillor David Worden as Vice-Chair.