Beware of Parking Scam
West Devon Borough Council (WDBC) has been made aware of a potential Parking Charge Notice (PCN) scam text message going around which leads to a copycat government website. Copycat websites aim to earn your trust by mimicking official organisations and known brands, often government bodies, transport companies or couriers. Typically, these scams charge you a […]
Support is available for households in Devon who are struggling this summer
As schools close their doors for the summer holidays, Devon County Council (DCC) are aware that the financial challenges facing some households in Devon will be intensified over the next few weeks. Increased costs such as food and activities, particularly with the current cost of living, and reduced incomes due to childcare, mean that this year’s […]
D-Day Anniversary Events & Beacon Planned by the Parish Council – 6th June 2024
Please note: to allow us to assess numbers for catering, please register if you will be coming – contact the Parish Clerk on clerk@petertavyparishcouncil.gov.uk or call 01822 211075
Energy efficiency upgrades available for low-income households
Devon County Council (DCC) has been working with their partners to offer lower-income householders across Devon and Torbay, who are not on the gas network, the chance to obtain free energy efficiency improvements to their homes. Eligible homeowners will be supported throughout the works and can help to decide what improvements are made. All those […]
Annual Parish Meeting
Peter Tavy Parish Council – Annual Parish Meeting 7.30pm in the Village Hall. All welcome!
Parish Council Election Results
Notice of Results – Peter Tavy Parish Council Electorate: 241 Ballot papers issued: 120 Turnout: 49.79% And I do hereby declare that KENNETH BALL, AMANDA BARTON, DAVID CHANTER, EDWARD DODD, JAMES JEFFERY, WILLIAM LANE and RUTH MYOTT are duly elected. Dated: 5 May 2023 Steve Mullineaux Returning Officer For more information, see the West Devon […]
National Emergency Alert, Testing and hidden second mobile phones – Sunday 23rd April at 3.00pm
The Government’s new Emergency Alerts system is live, enabling people to be contacted through their mobile phone in the event of there being a danger to life near to where they are, for example severe flooding or fire in their area. The Government plans to test the system by sending a national test alarm to […]
You’ll need Photographic Identification (Photo ID) to Vote at Future Elections
You may have already heard that the Government has introduced new rules meaning you need to show photographic identification (photo ID) when voting in person at a polling station. This is a national change implemented as part of the Elections Act 2022. Devon County Council (DCC) have explained what the new rules are, what ID […]
Private Van Permits will be needed at Tavistock Recycling Centre
Owners of a private van wanting to use the Devon County Council recycling centres in Okehampton or Tavistock will need a permit from Wednesday 1 March. Devon County Council has introduced the measure to help stop commercial waste from being deposited at their sites at public expense. It will also help make it easier for […]
Household Support – including free slow cookers and electric blankets – from West Devon Borough Council
West Devon Borough Council knows that many residents are experiencing financial hardship as a result of the cost of living crisis. The Household Support Fund is available to provide rapid short-term financial support to meet immediate needs and help those who are struggling to afford food, energy and water bills, and other related essentials this […]