Welcome to North Devon Council
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Latest News
Recycling figures on the up
[07 Jan 2009]
The amount of rubbish that is being recycled has increased across North Devon.
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Free mortgage advice comes at just the right time
[06 Jan 2009]
The month after Christmas can be a tough time for many, but in the current economic climate more people than ever will be finding it hard to pay the bills and keep up with mortgage payments.
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Council’s work for rough sleepers recognised nationally
[02 Jan 2009]
North Devon Council’s work to help rough sleepers has been praised by a national organisation for the prevention of homelessness.
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North Devon Direct
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North Devon Direct winter edition (pdf 2.5 MB) PDF logo now available. Other formats will be available shortly.

Back issues
The Amory Centre, South Molton
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The Amory Centre in South Molton is now open for business. The centre provides a one-stop shop for North Devon Council services and other agencies.
Have your say
Use consultation finder logo - Internet Explorer: This goes to an external website to take part in community consultations run by North Devon Council and our partners:

-  Communications survey 2008 logo - Internet Explorer: This goes to an external website
-  Devon Home Choice logo - Internet Explorer: This goes to an external website

The local development framework portal logo - Internet Explorer: This goes to an external website is used for strategic planning consultations:
Local government review
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Well over two thirds of the 5500 responses to public consultation were against the proposal for a Devon unitary authority logo - Internet Explorer: This goes to an external website.

The Boundary Committee will make its recommendation to central government by 13 February 2009.
How your money is spent
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Working Together in North Devon (pdf 863 kB) PDF logo shows how your council tax is spent. The booklet also contains an A to Z of services in North Devon.
Community safety
Safer North Devon logo - Internet Explorer: This goes to an external website delivers solutions to reduce crime and improve the quality of life for all who live, work and visit our community.
Scores on the Doors
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Scores on the Doors - shows how well North Devon food businesses comply with hygiene law.
Tarka Line goes hourly
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There was a party atmosphere on 15 December for the launch of the hourly Exeter to Barnstaple train service logo - Internet Explorer: This goes to an external websiteand opening of the Barnstaple Stationmaster’s Café.
Decent homes grants
Grants are available for property owners improving private housing standards in North Devon.