Global disruption and its impact on North Devon businesses survey
Global unrest, rising operational costs and ongoing supply chain volatility are creating an increasingly challenging trading environment for businesses in North Devon.
North Devon Council and North Devon + are working together to gather local intelligence on the immediate pressures facing businesses. This insight will help us better understand current challenges and strengthen our case when lobbying for appropriate support measures.
🕒 The survey takes around 5 minutes
📅 Closes 22 May 2026
👉 /OxS5y
A street drinker has been banned from entering parts of Ilfracombe, Barnstaple and Bideford after being handed a Criminal Behaviour Order (CBO), following a successful prosecution from North Devon Council.
Kevin Trigg, aged 39 and of no fixed abode, was found guilty of failing to comply with a Community Protection Notice at a hearing at Barnstaple Magistrates' Court on Friday 8 May 2026.
Trigg was served a Community Protection Notice on 11 February 2026, following repeated incidents of antisocial behaviour. He has been involved in a string of incidents of criminal and antisocial behaviour since then, requiring substantial intervention from police in Bideford and Ilfracombe.
The CBO prevents Trigg from entering the Public Spaces Protection Order areas in Ilfracombe, Barnstaple and Bideford, as well as Hele Beach and Rapparee Cove. There are also conditions around his behaviour in public places, with the CBO banning him from littering, urinating or defecating, leaving drug paraphernalia, being intoxicated or in a state of undress and acting in a manner which is threatening or intimidating to members of the public.
The CBO was supported by the North Devon and Torridge Community Safety Partnership Team, which includes both North Devon and Torridge district councils and Devon and Cornwall Police.
It’s Mental Health Awareness Week 💚
North Devon is a wonderful place to explore, so why not try something new?
Spending time in nature is a simple but powerful way to boost your wellbeing, lift your mood and help manage stress.
Whether it’s a coastal walk, time in the countryside, or just getting some fresh air, connecting with nature can make a real difference. ☺️
#MentalHealthAwarenessWeek #devon #northdevon
Keep your recycling secure ♻️
You can request a free recycling net for your green or black recycling box via our website by visiting the ‘Recycling Containers’ form: /RsN22
These nets help keep recycling in place and reduce wind-blown litter on collection days.
You can also collect a net in person from:
📍 Barnstaple Town Centre Hub
📍 The Ilfracombe Centre
📍 The Amory Centre, South Molton
Please check opening times on our website before visiting: /yHFBC
⭐ JOB OPPORTUNITY ⭐
Senior Revenues Officer
Full time, permanent contract
£28,598 - £34,434 per annum
Closing Date: 22 May 2026
Find out more and apply: /jg07N
Landlords, letting agents and tenants are being urged to prepare for major changes to the private rented sector as the first phase of the Renters’ Rights Act comes into effect on 1 May 2026.
North Devon Council has created dedicated webpages with clear information to help residents, landlords and letting agents understand what the changes mean and what action may be needed.
Find out more: /pLswS
Just a reminder on what to line your caddy with! You can use newspaper, kitchen roll, or a bag (plastic, paper, or compostable) - this helps contain the food waste and is more hygienic for you and our recycling crews. All liners are mechanically separated from the food waste and recycled if possible or converted into energy via an energy from waste plant. If you line your caddy with a bag, why not use an old cereal or bread bag to give it a second use? ♻️
If you want to buy compostable caddy liners, they are available at local supermarkets or online. The kitchen caddies take 7-litre bags, and the kerbside caddies take 23-litre bags.
North Devon remembers VE Day 🇬🇧
At 10am this morning Councillors and Officers came together to honour those who volunteered, sacrificed, served, fought and died for our freedom.
The flag that marked the 80th anniversary of the end of the Second World War in Europe last year is flying at Brynsworthy Environment Centre, serving as a symbol of remembrance and reflection on the sacrifice made for peace.
In 2025 the people of North Devon came together on Capstone Hill to commemorate the 80th Anniversary of VE and VJ Day.
Our Parks team created this stunning piece of grass art, with residents gathering to help fill the letters for this special photograph in Ilfracombe.
A huge thank you to everyone who took part to create this memorable moment, and special thanks to Scott Bingster for the fantastic drone photography capturing the moment from above.
Their courage and dedication will never be forgotten.
Bridge Hall Open Day❗📢
The newly refurbished performance hall at Bridge Chambers, Barnstaple is opening its doors for an open day on Wednesday 6 May, from 10am to 4pm.
Thanks to funding from the Cultural Development Fund, this historic space has been transformed into a flexible 90 seat performance and events venue, complete with professional lighting and sound, dressing rooms, classrooms and a licensed bar.
Whether you’re a performer, creative organisation, community group or business, come along to:
🔹 See the new spaces
🔹 Explore how they could work for you
🔹 Meet the team behind the project
Just turn up at the front entrance by the fountain, where you’ll be guided through the building. ☺️
👉 For further information please contact [email protected]
#Barnstaple #BridgeChambers #OpenDay #CultureInNorthDevon #ArtsAndCulture
Gladioli may have started in South Africa, but now they’re loved all over the world.
These ones in Jubilee Gardens are Gladiolus byzantinus. They grow well in drained soil, are fully hardy, and come back every spring with bright, beautiful flowers.
Simple, reliable, and always a great display 🌸
Deep purple flag irises stealing the show in the herbaceous border at Bicclescombe Park 💜
Their name comes from the old English word flagge, meaning reed or rush - a nod to their origins, as early irises thrived in wetlands.
Recycling your cardboard and paper really does make a difference 🌍♻️
Join Paul Burton, Waste and Recycling Manager at North Devon Council, to see exactly what goes in your brown recycling bag and what happens to it after collection 🚛
From flattened boxes and food packaging to brown envelopes and egg boxes, find out what you can recycle at home – and what happens when it’s done right.
Watch the video to see where it all goes 👇
Need extra brown bags or a replacement? You can request them online (/ZJHAd) or contact our team by calling 01271 374776.
#RecycleNorthDevon
