Planning permission has been granted for more than 150 new homes in Tavistock this week, but there’s been plenty going on in Tavistock — here are the big stories in this week’s Tavistock Times.

• The first portion of a major housing development in Tavistock has been given the go ahead despite concerns over pedestrian safety and a children’s play park.

• An independent review will be undertaken into developmental decisions by West Devon borough councillors concerning the recent hotel proposal for Tavistock.

• A structural inspection of Tavistock Viaduct to check the condition of its arches has been planned for the spring.

• More people power is needed to turn Tavistock’s Guildhall into a visitor attraction and community space by 2020.

• Devon’s council tax is to rise by 3.99% as part of a budget that will see more money spent on children’s services, adult social care and roads.

• Tavonians Theatre Company will be on tour in West Devon and East Cornwall from tomorrow with Humble Boy, an award winning comedy by Charlotte Jones.

• The leader of Devon County Council has said that the authority will be ready for a No Deal Brexit should it occur.

• SEVEN pages of local sport, including coverage of the Devon Ability Counts league in Tavistock, a frustrating draw for Tavistock AFC and a great cup win for Callington Town Ladies.Pick up your copy of the Tavistock Times, in shops today.