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A man with a grey beard and a light blue open neck shirt and a dark jacket next to a parking machine in a car park.

Parking for tourists could be double local fee

A two-tier scheme will see visitors pay more for parking, the district council leader says.

An aerial view over the estuary at Salcombe showing boats on the water and houses in the distance

Second homes tax could be spent on highways

One district council leader argues the extra cash should be spent on affordable housing.

A sign showing where drivers can pay for parking

Council parking charge freeze 'may have cost £1m'

The council will be told charges in the area are "significantly lower" than other districts.

Cyclist on a cycle lane

Views sought on cycling and walking routes

The council says it wants to develop a cycling and walking plan.

Street view of Morrisons Daily in Totnes with a yellow van and black car at the filling station

Petrol station granted 24-hour alcohol licence

A petrol station is given permission to sell alcohol around the clock despite concerns.

Abandoned boat being lifted out of the water at Creekside Boatyard in Dartmouth

Plans to recycle more abandoned boats

A council hopes a successful pilot project is the first step towards larger scale recycling.

A field in South Brent on a clear day with a hill covered in trees in the distance

Devon council buys land to plant 25,000 new trees

South Hams District Council says it has bought 65 acres of land to create a community woodland.

A Council worker uses an Aqua Fortis or 'Gumbuster' which are now being used by councils across the country in a bid to remove chewing gum from roads and pavements

Chewing gum to be removed from streets in Devon

Two councils given £18,754 to remove chewing gum from the streets.

Holywell Meadow

Social housing delay leaves ghost estate

Tenants who had hoped to be in by last Christmas are still waiting for the keys.