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North Devon Council

A dog follows a human on a walk on the shoreline.

Beach dog washing service rejected by planners

Planners say noise, including barking dogs, could cause a disturbance around the clock.

A vast expanse of beach covered in shallow sea edged with a high headland. In the foreground is a small brick building with a slate roof and green detailing next to trees.

Mission to match film makers with Devon locations

An event will discuss the benefits of screen tourism with film makers and location owners.

$Montpelier Terrace in Ilfracombe is a row of elegant, multi-story terraced houses in a classic architectural style, with mainly white exteriors, decorative iron railings and large windows. The building in the centre is covered in scaffolding, with a protective white sheet draped over part of it. A corrugated metal roof is above the scaffolding.$

Listed-building breaches 'will be taken to court'

The warning comes after a council takes a couple to court to force them to restore a balcony.

(L-R) Ian Roome, MP for North Devon with David Clayton, leader of North Devon District Council, Frank Biederman, now a Liberal Democrat councillor and Caroline Leaver, Liberal Democrat group leader on Devon County Council

Devon councillor defects to Liberal Democrats

Frank Biederman is moving to the Liberal Democrats ahead of possible elections in May.

The flag of Devon which is green with a white cross, bordered by black

Roads, renewal and reform - Devon politics in 2024

Local government in Devon is now on the cusp of major changes.

$A view of the beach and the sea at Ilfracombe with rocks to the right and the conical tower of the Landmark Theatre on the left$

North Devon to see £3m spent on improving housing

The money will be used to refurbish existing housing in and around Ilfracombe.

Cars parked in a row on the pier. behind them are railings and the quay. Grass covered cliffs are behind the water. The statue is in the centre. The statue depicts a pregnant woman holding aloft a sword while carrying the scales of justice and standing on a pile of law books

Closure of car park raised by surveyed residents

North Devon Council says it wants to further consult with the public before making a decision.

A close-up of a blue print for a property. There is a pen resting on one corner of the drawing and a ruler resting on the other.

Council approves plans for 17 new properties

The scheme for Prospect House in Landkey, Devon, was first proposed in 2020.

Bed bug photographed on a blue bed sheet. The insect is a brown/red colour and has eight legs.

Pest control unit could be brought back at council

A new service would depend on hiring a suitably qualified person after a break of 20 years.