Easter Bank Holiday – Collection Dates
With the Easter bank holiday fast approaching, Torridge District Council is reminding residents that there will be some changes to their usual waste and recycling collection days. 🐰🥚♻️
All refuse and recycling collections will take place one day later than usual from Friday 3 April, with normal schedules resuming on Monday 13 April.
For full details on collection dates and Easter recycling advice, please click visit www.torridge.gov.uk/
Free Devon Wildlife Trust Workshop
Join the Wilder Communities Drop-in Event at Northam Burrows on Tuesday 3rd March to learn about nature and how to nurture your own projects!
📍 Northam Burrows Visitor Centre
⏰ 13:00pm – 16:00pm
🗓️ Tuesday 3 March
Whether you’re an individual, part of a community group or simply someone with a new idea, the event welcomes anyone interested in supporting nature in their local area. It’s a great opportunity to learn from the Wilder Communities Team, access helpful advice and resources, and explore how to develop and nurture your own local or community‑based nature projects.
Torridge District Council is working closely with the Wilder Communities Team at Devon Wildlife Trust and other environmental organisations to support biodiversity improvements across the local area. This forms part of the Government’s 25‑Year Environment Plan and the national effort to halt the decline in wildlife and promote nature recovery across the UK.
Residents invited to have their say on the future of local government in Devon
Residents in North Devon and Torridge are being invited to have their say on the future of local government in the county.
In December 2024 the Government announced plans to simplify the structure of local government across England. Areas such as Devon, which currently has a county council and district councils in a two-tier system, are being asked to develop plans to move to a single-tier unitary authority.
North Devon and Torridge district councils have been working with councils across Devon to work up proposals, and in March 2025 an interim plan was submitted on behalf of all Devon’s district councils, except Exeter.
The proposal, known as the ‘1-4-5 Plan’, includes:
Keeping Plymouth as a standalone unitary authority
Forming another unitary authority covering South Hams, Teignbridge, West Devon and Torbay
Creating a new unitary authority combining East Devon, Mid Devon, North Devon, Torridge and Exeter
Final proposals will be submitted to the Government in November 2025. Before then, the council would like to hear from residents, businesses and groups about what matters to them.
A survey will run until 11 August 2025. Responses will help shape the final proposal and ensure it reflects the needs of the communities of northern Devon.
Councillor Ken James, Leader of Torridge District Council, said:
“Services provided by the council, affect each and every one of us. If you want to have an input on what this will look like in the future, I would strongly urge you to make your voice heard and complete the questionnaire. These changes will affect many generations to come, so we are determined that our final proposals take into account as many, and as wide varying views as possible.”
Councillor David Clayton, Leader of North Devon Council, said:
“This is the biggest change to local government in North Devon for more than 50 years, and we are determined to ensure our proposals take into account the needs and aspirations of our communities.
“We want to hear from as many of our residents, businesses and local groups as possible. Your answers and insights will play a vital role in this change, and help us ensure North Devon and its communities are well represented and get the services they deserve for generations to come.”
Torridge residents can complete the survey online on the Let’s Talk website. If you need this survey as a paper version or large print you can request this by emailing customer.services@torridge.gov.uk or by calling 01237 428700 option 9. Paper copies are available at Riverbank House, Bideford, EX39 2QG.
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Residents invited to have their say on the future of local government in Devon
Residents in North Devon and Torridge are being invited to have their say on the future of local government in the county.
In December 2024 the Government announced plans to simplify the structure of local government across England. Areas such as Devon, which currently has a county council and district councils in a two-tier system, are being asked to develop plans to move to a single-tier unitary authority.
North Devon and Torridge district councils have been working with councils across Devon to work up proposals, and in March 2025 an interim plan was submitted on behalf of all Devon’s district councils, except Exeter.
The proposal, known as the ‘1-4-5 Plan’, includes:
Keeping Plymouth as a standalone unitary authority
Forming another unitary authority covering South Hams, Teignbridge, West Devon and Torbay
Creating a new unitary authority combining East Devon, Mid Devon, North Devon, Torridge and Exeter
Final proposals will be submitted to the Government in November 2025. Before then, the council would like to hear from residents, businesses and groups about what matters to them.
A survey will run until 11 August 2025. Responses will help shape the final proposal and ensure it reflects the needs of the communities of northern Devon.
Councillor Ken James, Leader of Torridge District Council, said:
“Services provided by the council, affect each and every one of us. If you want to have an input on what this will look like in the future, I would strongly urge you to make your voice heard and complete the questionnaire. These changes will affect many generations to come, so we are determined that our final proposals take into account as many, and as wide varying views as possible.”
Councillor David Clayton, Leader of North Devon Council, said:
“This is the biggest change to local government in North Devon for more than 50 years, and we are determined to ensure our proposals take into account the needs and aspirations of our communities.
“We want to hear from as many of our residents, businesses and local groups as possible. Your answers and insights will play a vital role in this change, and help us ensure North Devon and its communities are well represented and get the services they deserve for generations to come.”
Torridge residents can complete the survey online on the Let’s Talk website. If you need this survey as a paper version or large print you can request this by emailing customer.services@torridge.gov.uk or by calling 01237 428700 option 9. Paper copies are available at Riverbank House, Bideford, EX39 2QG.
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Residents invited to have their say on the future of local government in Devon
Residents in North Devon and Torridge are being invited to have their say on the future of local government in the county.
In December 2024 the Government announced plans to simplify the structure of local government across England. Areas such as Devon, which currently has a county council and district councils in a two-tier system, are being asked to develop plans to move to a single-tier unitary authority.
North Devon and Torridge district councils have been working with councils across Devon to work up proposals, and in March 2025 an interim plan was submitted on behalf of all Devon’s district councils, except Exeter.
The proposal, known as the ‘1-4-5 Plan’, includes:
Keeping Plymouth as a standalone unitary authority
Forming another unitary authority covering South Hams, Teignbridge, West Devon and Torbay
Creating a new unitary authority combining East Devon, Mid Devon, North Devon, Torridge and Exeter
Final proposals will be submitted to the Government in November 2025. Before then, the council would like to hear from residents, businesses and groups about what matters to them.
A survey will run until 11 August 2025. Responses will help shape the final proposal and ensure it reflects the needs of the communities of northern Devon.
Councillor Ken James, Leader of Torridge District Council, said:
“Services provided by the council, affect each and every one of us. If you want to have an input on what this will look like in the future, I would strongly urge you to make your voice heard and complete the questionnaire. These changes will affect many generations to come, so we are determined that our final proposals take into account as many, and as wide varying views as possible.”
Councillor David Clayton, Leader of North Devon Council, said:
“This is the biggest change to local government in North Devon for more than 50 years, and we are determined to ensure our proposals take into account the needs and aspirations of our communities.
“We want to hear from as many of our residents, businesses and local groups as possible. Your answers and insights will play a vital role in this change, and help us ensure North Devon and its communities are well represented and get the services they deserve for generations to come.”
Torridge residents can complete the survey online on the Let’s Talk website. If you need this survey as a paper version or large print you can request this by emailing customer.services@torridge.gov.uk or by calling 01237 428700 option 9. Paper copies are available at Riverbank House, Bideford, EX39 2QG.
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Residents invited to have their say on the future of local government in Devon
Residents in North Devon and Torridge are being invited to have their say on the future of local government in the county.
In December 2024 the Government announced plans to simplify the structure of local government across England. Areas such as Devon, which currently has a county council and district councils in a two-tier system, are being asked to develop plans to move to a single-tier unitary authority.
North Devon and Torridge district councils have been working with councils across Devon to work up proposals, and in March 2025 an interim plan was submitted on behalf of all Devon’s district councils, except Exeter.
The proposal, known as the ‘1-4-5 Plan’, includes:
Keeping Plymouth as a standalone unitary authority
Forming another unitary authority covering South Hams, Teignbridge, West Devon and Torbay
Creating a new unitary authority combining East Devon, Mid Devon, North Devon, Torridge and Exeter
Final proposals will be submitted to the Government in November 2025. Before then, the council would like to hear from residents, businesses and groups about what matters to them.
A survey will run until 11 August 2025. Responses will help shape the final proposal and ensure it reflects the needs of the communities of northern Devon.
Councillor Ken James, Leader of Torridge District Council, said:
“Services provided by the council, affect each and every one of us. If you want to have an input on what this will look like in the future, I would strongly urge you to make your voice heard and complete the questionnaire. These changes will affect many generations to come, so we are determined that our final proposals take into account as many, and as wide varying views as possible.”
Councillor David Clayton, Leader of North Devon Council, said:
“This is the biggest change to local government in North Devon for more than 50 years, and we are determined to ensure our proposals take into account the needs and aspirations of our communities.
“We want to hear from as many of our residents, businesses and local groups as possible. Your answers and insights will play a vital role in this change, and help us ensure North Devon and its communities are well represented and get the services they deserve for generations to come.”
Torridge residents can complete the survey online on the Let’s Talk website. If you need this survey as a paper version or large print you can request this by emailing customer.services@torridge.gov.uk or by calling 01237 428700 option 9. Paper copies are available at Riverbank House, Bideford, EX39 2QG.
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TDC’s Household Support Fund
Torridge District Councils’ (TDC) Household Support Fund 7 is now open for applications and will run between April 2025 and March 2026. The process is managed by TDC’s partners at Encompass and the application form can be accessed via the link below. Please also read the information regarding eligible applications before applying.
Eligible applications include:
– Energy and water. The Fund will primarily be used to support energy bills for any form of fuel that is used for the purpose of domestic heating, cooking, or lighting, including oil or portable gas cylinders. It can also be used to support water bills including for drinking, washing, cooking, as well as for sanitary purposes and sewerage.
– Food. The Fund can be used to provide support with food, whether in kind or through vouchers.
– Essentials linked to energy and water. The Fund can be used to provide support with essentials linked to energy and water (for example period products, warm clothing, soap, blankets, the purchase of equipment such as fridges, freezers, ovens, slow cookers), in recognition that a range of costs may arise which directly affect a household’s ability to afford or access energy, food and water. Funding will also be available for such things as insulating a hot water tank, fitting draft excluders to a front door, or replacing lightbulbs.
– Wider essentials. The Fund can be used to support wider essential which may include but are not limited to, support with other bills including broadband or phone bills, clothing, and essential transport-related costs such as repairing a car, buying a bicycle, or paying for fuel. This list is not exhaustive.
– Housing costs. In exceptional cases of genuine emergency, where existing housing support schemes do not meet this exceptional need. The Fund cannot be used to provide mortgage support, though homeowners could still qualify for the other elements of The Fund (such as energy, food, water, essentials linked to energy and water and wider essentials). Where a homeowner is having difficulty with their mortgage payments, they should contact their lender as soon as possible to discuss their circumstances as lenders will have a set procedure to assist
Visit Torridge District Council’s Website to apply. Here
Torridge District Councillors agree to move forward with project to develop Holsworthy Agri-Business Park
A project to develop the Holsworthy agri-business centre with £7.3 million of government funding has taken another step forward with councillors approving to progress with the project to develop land adjacent to the livestock market.
The centre will adjoin the thriving livestock market on New Market Road and is set to focus on agricultural innovation, retail and professional spaces. The livestock market at Holsworthy is already one of the largest in the south west and the £7.3m of funding will be used to develop the infrastructure for extra retail and professional space around the site.
Earlier this year the project alongside eleven other programmes across Torridge received a share of the £20.7 million funding from the government’s Community Regeneration Partnership Scheme. These capital projects will support the council’s strategic ambitions and deliver lasting benefits to Torridge.
Read more on Torridge District Council’s Website
Commercial Space to Let – Torridge District Council
Commercial Space to Let – Room 2, Manor Court, Holsworthy
Address: Room 2, Manor Court, Victoria Square, Holsworthy, EX22 6AA
Floor Area: 11m² (118 sq ft)
Torridge District Council is pleased to offer a ground-floor commercial unit located within the attractive Manor Courtyard, just a short walk from Holsworthy town centre and adjacent to the main town car park—making it convenient for both customers and staff.
Property Details
Size: 11m² (118 sq ft)
Layout: A plasterboard-walled room with a single door opening onto the courtyard
Features:
Ground-floor access
One window overlooking the courtyard
Access to shared toilet facilities
Access to a small shared kitchenette
This versatile space is ideal for a small office, treatment room, or other light commercial use.
For More Information or to Arrange a Viewing
Contact:
Sarah Pennington, Estates Officer
Telephone: 01237 428738
Email: sarah.pennington@torridge.gov.uk
Postal Address: Estates Department, Torridge District Council, Riverbank House, Bideford, EX39 2QG
You can also view further details by clicking here
Commercial Space to Let – Torridge District Council
Commercial Space to Let – Room 2, Manor Court, Holsworthy
Address: Room 2, Manor Court, Victoria Square, Holsworthy, EX22 6AA
Floor Area: 11m² (118 sq ft)
Torridge District Council is pleased to offer a ground-floor commercial unit located within the attractive Manor Courtyard, just a short walk from Holsworthy town centre and adjacent to the main town car park—making it convenient for both customers and staff.
Property Details
Size: 11m² (118 sq ft)
Layout: A plasterboard-walled room with a single door opening onto the courtyard
Features:
Ground-floor access
One window overlooking the courtyard
Access to shared toilet facilities
Access to a small shared kitchenette
This versatile space is ideal for a small office, treatment room, or other light commercial use.
For More Information or to Arrange a Viewing
Contact:
Sarah Pennington, Estates Officer
Telephone: 01237 428738
Email: sarah.pennington@torridge.gov.uk
Postal Address: Estates Department, Torridge District Council, Riverbank House, Bideford, EX39 2QG
You can also view further details by clicking here
