Information on rural planning and community resources can be obtained from the following organisations, agencies and groups

District Council and Population Figures
West Devon Borough Council
Kilworthy Park; Drake Road; Tavistock; Devon; PL19 0BZ
01822 813600
www.westdevon.gov.uk

The population of West Devon at the 2001 census was 48,808

Devon County Council
County Hall, Topsham Road, Exeter, Devon EX2 4QD
0845 1551015
customer@devon.gov.uk
www.devon.gov.uk

The population of the Devon county area at the 2001 census was 741,000

Funding Support
Assistance for finding sources of funding support:
Economy and Regeneration Service; Devon County Council; County Hall; Topsham Road; Exeter; Devon; EX2 4QD
01392 383535
funding@devon.gov.uk
www.devon.gov.uk/index/business/regeneration/funding.htm

For further funding support also contact your local District Council Funding Officer and your local Community and Voluntary Sector Organisation.  Details below

Community Council of Devon
c/o School Huts; County Hall; Topsham Road; Exeter; Devon; EX2 4QD
01392 383443
info@devonrcc.org.uk
www.devonrcc.org.uk

Devon Towns Forum
Coordinator: Paul Delahoy
01805 624874
info@devontownsforum.org.uk
www.devontownsforum.org.uk

European Funding
Sources of European funding that could be available for projects in your area:
Objective 2 - for further information contact:
Government Office for the South West; Mast House; Shepard's Wharf; 24 Sutton Road; Plymouth; Devon; PL4 0HJ
01752 653032
swgosw.esf@gosw.gsi.gov.uk
www.gosw.gov.uk/gosw/EUFunding/708546/?a=42496

Tavistock Town Council
For information on local planning applications, councillors, town management and projects.
Town Clerk: Roger Howard
Drake Road; Tavistock; Devon; PL19 0AU
01822 613529
info@tavistock.gov.uk
www.tavistock.gov.uk

Development Trusts
These can help and give advice with business, social enterprise, and community development.
West Devon Business Information Point
Okehampton Business Centre; Unit 10; Higher Stockley Mead; Okehampton; Devon; EX20 1FJ
01837 659059 or 0800 592872
team@bipwestdevon.biz
www.bipwestdevon.biz

Councils for Voluntary Service
These promote and develop local voluntary and community action and provide support for voluntary and community groups.  This includes funding advice and information on the voluntary groups in your local area.
West Devon CVS
5 King Street; Tavistock; Devon; PL19 0DS
CVS 01822 618230
Volunteer Centre 01822 618224
info-tavi@westdevoncvs.org.uk
www.westdevoncvs.org.uk

Environmental Designations
National designations can impact upon many issues including planning regulations and funding opportunities.

Dartmoor National Park Authority
Parke; Bovey Tracey; Newton Abbot; Devon; TQ13 9JQ
01626 832093
hq@dartmoor-npa.gov.uk
www.dartmoor-npa.gov.uk

Tamar Valley Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB)
Cotehele Quay; St Dominick; Saltash; Cornwall; PL126TA
01579 351681
info@tamarvalley.org.uk
www.tamarvalley.org.uk

Tavistock Forward
Tavistock Forward was conceived in 1999 by the residents of Tavistock in response to the strongly promoted concept of active involvement by local communities in England's counties.
29 King Street; Tavistock; Devon; PL19 0DX
01822 612410
www.tavistockforward.org.uk

Chambers of Commerce
These can help to support you in business to address issues whether you are a sole trader or large organisation or company.
Tavistock and District Chamber of Commerce
PO Box 130; Tavistock; Devon; PL19 8FA
enquiries@tavichamber.co.uk
www.tavichamber.co.uk

Westden
Westden is an independant charity working with communities to promote a good environment and quality of life, now and for the furture.
West Devon Environment Network; 20 Plymouth Road; Tavistock; Devon; PL19 8AY
0845 345 5077
info@westden.co.uk or admin@westden.co.uk
www.westden.co.uk

Tavistock and Villages Initiative (TAVI)
Part of the regional Market and Coastal Town Initiative (now the MArket and Coastal Town Association), TAVI is a forum of individuals, community groups, local councils, and organisations who want to contribute to the long term prosperity of the Tavistock area.
20 Plymouth Road; Tavistock; Devon; PL19 8AY
01822 618715
pstart@devon.gov.uk
www.tavistockandvillages.co.uk