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.

North Devon's residents are being invited to share their photographs and memories of the district from the past five decades, as North Devon Council approaches its 50th anniversary.

A new seafront play area in Ilfracombe is now open for children and families to enjoy.

Tickets for the new North Devon Community Lottery are on sale ahead of the first weekly draw on 6 April.

Ilfracombe Pool and Fitness Centre has received £88,000 of funding from Sport England for energy efficiency improvements.

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.

North Devon Council has won the Best Performing NLIS Local Land Charges Department Award at the 2024 Land Data Local Land Charges Awards for Excellence.

Work on a new car park at Seven Brethren in Barnstaple is under way.

Plans for creating a mixed-use development in the heart of Barnstaple are one step closer to fruition as North Devon Council awards a construction firm the contract to build the project.

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.