WDBC March 2026 report
Garden Waste subscriptions
A reminder that residents can renew their garden waste subscriptions for the coming year.
Messages for residents:
• A subscription now costs £70 for the year.
• The new subscription year runs from 1 April 2026 until 31 March 2027.
• Renew subscriptions by card payment on our website.
• From 1 April, residents can view their collection day online by at West Devon My Collections page.
• The annual cost of £70 applies for fortnightly collections, excluding the weeks over the Christmas period when the service is suspended.
• If you have decided not to renew this year, you will no longer receive garden waste collections from 1 April 2026.
Arts and Culture in West Devon
We need your views on how to support Arts and Culture in West Devon. West Devon Borough Council is creating a new Cultural Framework and Strategy to guide how culture, creativity and heritage are supported in the future and we want your help to shape it.
Whether you attend events, volunteer, create, or simply enjoy what West Devon has to offer, your views matter.
Please take a few minutes to let us know your thoughts and fill in the survey below
https://www.westdevon.gov.uk/supporting-arts-and-culture
Consultations and Engagement Activity
West Devon CVS Health & Wellbeing Alliance
The next meeting of
• West Devon CVS Health & Wellbeing Alliance is:
• Thursday 5 March 2026,
• 10 a.m. – 12 noon
• Council Chamber – Kilworthy Park
Live consultations
• LGR: 5 February – 26 March. Government run consultation on Local Government Reorganisation proposal(s) for Devon. www.DevonLGR.co.uk
Planned consultations: Please be aware these activities and dates are subject to change:
• TBC March – Local Plan: Engaging with statutory consultees to formally announce our intention to start a new local plan followed by a 6 to 8 weeks engagement process. Waiting for Government information.
• TBC June – Conservation Area Appraisal, Okehampton and Lifton: consultations to gather views on new CAA plans.
Cllr Lynn Daniel
March 2026