October draft minutes published

Draft minutes of October’s full council meeting are now published and available here.

Flood Alert, 25-26 October 2026

A flood alert has been issued by the Environment Agency. Flood alert in force: South Devon coast from Start Point to Dawlish Warren Flooding is possible for: Exposed east facing […]

Torcross Defence Works – the latest from Kier

Kelly Cowling, Torcross Stakeholder Manager for Kier, writes: Community Update You may have noticed that activity at Torcross is now beginning to increase, with the tank car park occupied by […]

An update from the Slapton Line Partnership

With so much going on at the coast – from reinforcements to the sea defences at Torcross and Beesands, to the ongoing deliberations over the A379, to alterations to the […]

How prepared are you for an emergency this winter?

Devon Emergency Planning Partnership (DEPP) has produced a set of simple, practical steps to ensure that householders are prepared for a wide range of emergencies that can affect our communities. […]

Construction begins on £20m Torcross rock defence scheme

Work has begun on a £19.8 million project to protect Torcross from further damage after the devastating storms of January and February 2026. The Environment Agency scheme will see almost […]

Have your say on Devon SEND services by 9am Tuesday 13 October

Ofsted and the Care Quality Commission are carrying out an inspection of services and support for children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) in Devon. This […]

October Full Council Agenda published

The agenda for October’s Full Council meeting of Stokenham Parish Council is published and available here.

Apple Day, Apple Day – it’s just two weeks away!

Apple Day, one of the best-attended community events of the year, takes place a fortnight tomorrow, Saturday 17 October. On that day your trusty team of volunteers will, in time-honoured […]

Local taxi fares consultation – make your views known!

South Hams District Council is responsible for setting the maximum taxi fares for Hackney Carriages (vehicles with a ‘TAXI’ roof sign that can use taxi ranks and be hired on […]