Devon News

Recycling in England is set to increase, thanks to new Simpler Recycling reforms set out by UK government.

Devon County Council has set out proposals to improve short breaks support for disabled children and young people, in a report to be discussed by its Cabinet next week.

Devon County Council Cabinet members will be asked to give the green light to exploring innovative housing solutions for people who need it most.

Devon-based charity Hospiscare is celebrating the results of a record-breaking 36-hour fundraising giveathon.

The South West is outperforming the England average on shingles vaccine uptake across both eligible age groups, new UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) data shows. Yet the majority of newly eligible adults in the region have yet to come forward for their free jab.

Education unions representing headteachers, teachers and support staff across Devon are calling a public meeting to expose what they describe as a long-standing and unfair funding system that leaves Devon’s children 'worth less' than pupils elsewhere in England.

Visitors who regularly come to Devon could be eligible to join a prospective class action lawsuit targeting South West Water.

Devon’s pothole problem looks to have skyrocketed this year with the brutal weather conditions pounding the county’s highways network.

Councillor Denise Bickley, Devon County Council Cabinet Member for Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), has welcomed the publication of the government’s education and SEND white paper, Every Child Achieving and Thriving.

A major home‑improvement scheme has helped hundreds of Devon residents cut their energy bills and make their homes warmer, greener, and more efficient.

Devon County Council has agreed its budget for the next financial year, and set out how services will be funded from April 2026.

A major new programme launching across Devon aims to expand and strengthen access to inclusive leisure and physical activity opportunities for children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND).

A long-running university outreach programme that creates theatre, drama and dance opportunities for schools in Devon has now touched the lives of more than 5,000 pupils.

Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service are praising the instinct and swift actions of two of our colleagues after they helped rescue an elderly man from a smoke-filled home in Crediton on Wednesday 11 February.

Roads and children’s services will receive a major cash injection in the first budget of Devon County Council’s new administration.

Senior Liberal Democrats have urged Westminster to step in and postpone the process of radically overhauling Devon’s councils amid the backtrack over this year’s local elections.

Devon’s largest council looks set to hike council tax by the most it is allowed to do as it faces rising costs for its most vital services and looks to bolster its reserves.

Proposals to make permanent changes to street lighting across the county have been approved, following a year‑long trial that responded to community needs while cutting costs, reducing carbon emissions and delivering environmental benefits.

Devon’s fire service has secured an extra £10 million of funding for next year after an agreed hike in its share of the council tax.

South West Water has opened applications for its new Water Efficiency Business Innovation Fund which is supporting businesses across the region to implement water-saving ideas.

Police and two leading equine welfare charities have joined forces to produce a collection of short films to help prevent collisions and near-misses involving horses on rural roads.

Libraries Unlimited is partnering with Recycle Devon to bring World Book Day costume swap rails to 15 libraries in Devon. World Book Day 2026 is Thursday, 5th March and library swap rails are running from 16th February to 8th March. Customers are invited to donate outgrown, unwanted children’s costumes in good, wearable condition. Costumes will be available to take home for free!

Residents are being called on to make their voices heard as the major public consultation on the future of the county’s 50 libraries enters its final week.