News

Telebug Hotel opens in Brixham

06/07/2021

Brixham Town Council opens a Telebug Hotel in an adopted K6 telephone kiosk and supports the recycling of plastic crab lines.

Member Story

Adopt a Kiosk – your ideas for what to do with an adopted phonebox!

Many councils in Devon have taken advantage of BT’s offer to ‘Adopt a Kiosk’ and adopted red phone boxes to use as a community asset.

Member Story

Joint statement agreed by Civility and Respect Project Working Group

05/07/2021

The Civility and Respect Project Working Group have agreed a joint statement summarising the core aims and values for change in our sector.

NALC

Parish Online training resources

Parish Online training resources from the 24 June training sessions, with a chance to let us know on what data you need from local authorities

Events
Germansweek Parish Council lighting the beacon

Lighting the beacons for The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee

01/07/2021

Councils are being encouraged to participate in the lighting of Beacons on 2 June 2022 to celebrate the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee.

Events

A habitat plan to support biodiversity and wildlife in Dittisham

30/06/2021

Dittisham Parish Council has been working with Sustainable Dittisham to create a Habitat Plan for the land owned and managed by the council.

Member Story
Great Torrington heritage maps

Promoting heritage in Great Torrington

Great Torrington Town Council have been working hard with their community on a number of schemes to promote the independent shopping experience alongside the environment, culture and heritage of the town. 

Member Story
Church Shop

Community businesses in places of worship

25/06/2021

The All Churches Alliance are funding The Plunket Foundation to deliver advice and grant support to community businesses looking to set up in a local church

Assets and Services
Playing Field or Village Green

Prepare for summer | events advice from Came and Company

22/06/2021

Events advice and free Q&A session from Came and Company on risks that councils will need to consider as they plan summer events in 2021

Events
Devon coastline

Prepare for summer | heatwave plan to protect public health

Learn more about the heatwave plan for England and how to keep your communities safe during hot weather and additional risks of Covid-19

Health