Wed, 26 Jul 2017

Despite the threat of more rain (following Friday’s torrential downpour), the Mid Devon Show on Saturday 22 July was a great success. As always, Mid Devon District Council was present and this year we took the opportunity of explaining to the public what our Private Sector Housing team do, as well ...

Thu, 20 Jul 2017

For the second year running, Mid Devon is amongst the first in the country to have its accounts approved. The accounts were ratified with a clean audit report at a special Audit Committee on 17 July, the earliest date that local authority accounts can be signed off for 2017! The external auditors, ...

Thu, 13 Jul 2017

You’re invited to come and visit Mid Devon District Council’s marquee at the 24th Mid Devon Show on Saturday 22 July. This year we’ll be promoting small business start-ups, and offering advice to those already in business or who may be interested in starting up a small business in Mid ...

Thu, 13 Jul 2017

At the South West Youth Games held at Okehampton last Sunday, 9 July, team Mid Devon faced some tough competition from teams from across Devon and Cornwall but still came away with some medals. Despite a slightly depleted team this year, the children from Mid Devon excelled and all had a fantastic ...

Thu, 13 Jul 2017

Mid Devon District Council’s new Litter Buster Team has started work to improve the look of the district. The rapid response team which has been out dealing with fly tipping and littering across Mid Devon has had a busy start. Litter on our roads is an unsightly and costly problem. Litter ...

Fri, 23 Jun 2017

Mid Devon District Council (MDDC) has formed a partnership with Visit Devon to promote Mid Devon and our businesses to visitors (including domestic and international markets).  Mid Devon will have a dedicated platform featured on Visit Devon’s website which will highlight Mid Devon’s attractions, ...

Tue, 20 Jun 2017

In common with many other Government buildings the Armed Forces Day flag was raised at Phoenix House by the Chairman of Mid Devon District Council on Monday 19 June demonstrating the huge respect and appreciation shown by the people of our community to the Regulars, Reserves, Veterans and Cadets, ...

Fri, 16 Jun 2017

Out of 132 homes that have been empty for more than 2 years, 44 have now been returned to use to provide homes within the local community using Mid Devon District Council’s empty homes plan. The plan focuses on working with owners of long term empty homes where the home is having a negative ...

Fri, 16 Jun 2017

The Housing Service was unfortunately left with no alternative but to evict a tenant from a property in Willand on 31 May 2017. The tenant had been hoarding and, in accordance with our policy relating to this, Officers had worked with the tenant and their family over a period of two years in an ...

Thu, 15 Jun 2017

Hot diggity dog!  Have we got a swell event for you! We have some spiffing entertainment lined up featuring rockabilly band Delta 88.  Try a 1940s makeover and get a buzz be-bopping and jiving to the music.  Kids can enjoy a cheeseburger and cherry cola or indulge in a Knickerbocker Glory from the ...