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Okehampton Town and Hamlets Neighbourhood Plan Regulation 16 Consultation

Paper copies of the Plan are available from the Town Hall or can be downloaded from the West Devon Borough Council website https://www.neighbourhoodplanning.swdevon.gov.uk/okehampton

Consultation Public Notice (pdf)

Celebrating 125 years of Okehampton Hamlets Parish Council

Okehampton Celebrates in the Park - congratulations to everyone taking part in the celebrations on Sunday 9th July, it was a great day with local organisations working together for all the community.
Thank you to all those who took part in The Hamlets 'Identify the Photograph' competition, we hope you enjoyed trying to work out where they were taken. The lucky 2 winners, both young ladies, will receive their prizes shortly.
Answers to the Quiz are below.

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Meldon Woods and Old Town Park Local Nature Reserve

Those that have visited either of these two places recently may have noticed some colourful markings that have been placed on some trees, why and what is happening you may be asking?
Nothing to worry about - no trees are being cut down !!
The Hamlets Council are in the process of producing a 5 Year Management Plan for both areas, this it to help protect the woodland and to enhance the wildlife, flora and fauna for everyone to enjoy in the future. The markings are to help identify particular trees and their locations