South Hams
§ This page provides an overview of a UK's local authority district, bringing together various information to help you better understand this district.
South Hams in Devon is a district of exceptional natural beauty, with a coastline stretching from Dartmouth to Plymouth Sound. It encompasses part of the South Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, featuring coves, cliffs, and sandy beaches such as those near Salcombe and Bantham. The River Dart winds through scenic valleys, with Dartmouth’s historic port at its mouth. Totnes, an inland market town, is known for its independent shops and historic castle. The district’s countryside includes rolling farmland and part of Dartmoor National Park, creating a mix of coastal and upland scenery.
The local authority for this district is: South Hams District Council - responsible for district-level services. Since Devon is a two-tier area, county-level services are handled by: Devon County Council.
Constituencies in South Hams
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Wards in South Hams
South Hams is divided into 20 wards, listed below in alphabetical order.
- Allington & Strete
- Bickleigh & Cornwood
- Blackawton & Stoke Fleming
- Charterlands
- Dartington & Staverton
- Dartmouth & East Dart
- Ermington & Ugborough
- Ivybridge East
- Ivybridge West
- Kingsbridge
- Loddiswell & Aveton Gifford
- Marldon & Littlehempston
- Newton & Yealmpton
- Salcombe & Thurlestone
- South Brent
- Stokenham
- Totnes
- Wembury & Brixton
- West Dart
- Woolwell