In a significant development for animal welfare, Mr. Tristan Gosling of Whitemoor Equestrian Centre, East Anstey, Devon EX16 9JS, faced legal consequences for unlicensed dog breeding. The hearing took place on Friday, 1 March, at Barnstaple Magistrates Court.

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 for another year.

North Devon Council is proud to once again be taking part in, and supporting Keep Britain Tidy's, Great British Spring Clean (GBSC), the largest mass environmental action campaign in the UK. This nationwide initiative aims to inspire collaboration between individuals, community organisations, businesses, and councils to cleanse local streets, parks, and beaches from litter.

North Devon Council says it is proud to announce that one of its officers has been shortlisted in the prestigious LGC Awards, the biggest celebration of excellence in local government.

Water quality in North Devon will be discussed at a special council meeting later this month.

The Local Land Charges (LLC) team at North Devon Council has made the shortlist for the Best Performing Local Land Charges Department, at the 2024 Land Data Awards for Excellence - the only awards to recognise excellence and achievement in the profession.

Plans for a new North Devon Council hub in Barnstaple town centre have been backed by councillors.

North Devon Hospice is the latest charity to benefit from North Devon Crematorium's role in a national metal recycling scheme.

Farmers in northern Devon can now benefit from new guidance before submitting planning applications thanks to a new document from North Devon and Torridge district councils.

The Museum of Barnstaple and North Devon is reaching out to local groups and organisations, inviting them to be part of the cultural narrative by exhibiting in the newly inaugurated community gallery.