Which local authority is Plymouth in?

Which local authority is Plymouth in?

Plymouth City Council

What services does Plymouth City Council provide?

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• Make a payment.
• Council Tax.
• Bins, recycling and waste.
• Benefits and grants.
• Planning and building control.
• Parking and travel.
• Housing.
• Schools, education, childcare, skills and employability.

Is Plymouth rough?

Plymouth is the most dangerous city in Devon, and is among the top 20 most dangerous overall out of Devon’s 403 towns, villages, and cities. The overall crime rate in Plymouth in 2021 was 73 crimes per 1,000 people.

Is Plymouth a poor city?

Five Plymouth neighbourhoods fall into the top four per cent of most deprived areas in England. One area, around Clarence Place in Stonehouse, falls into the top one per cent of poorest places across the country.

Who is Plymouth council?

We are the local authority for Plymouth, providing services and information to many of the area’s 262,700 residents as well as businesses and visitors. We want Plymouth to be a vibrant, exciting, welcoming place to be for all our citizens, visitors and businesses. A place to be proud of.

Is Plymouth in Devon or Cornwall?

Plymouth is the largest city in Devon, making it a great base to explore our wonderful county.

Is Plymouth a county town?

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Where is Plymouth City Council based?

Ballard House is on West Hoe Road, Plymouth PL1 3BJ.

What do Plymouth Council do?

We are the local authority for Plymouth, providing services and information to many of the area’s 262,700 residents as well as businesses and visitors. That is all about having a city where services are good and people feel the benefits of a growing economy.

What type of council is Plymouth City Council?

Unitary authority

How do I speak to someone at Plymouth City Council?

Call the council Call the Contact Centre on 01752 668000. If you need to contact the Council outside of these hours please call 01752 668000 and you will be transferred to an automated phone system which will guide you to the correct department.

Who runs Plymouth City Council?

Leader of the Council Councillor Nick Kelly.

What is the roughest part of Plymouth?

West Plymouth is generally seen as the toughest. Stonehouse, Devonport, Morice Town, Keyham, Barne Barton, St Budeaux East, Ford, Ham, Honicknowle and North Prospect all have their fair share of run-down roads along with Efford, Laira and Leigham in the east.

Is Plymouth a nice area?

Ideal for lovers of the seaside, living in Plymouth is perfect for those who still want to live in an urban area. Living in Plymouth offers residents a truly excellent lifestyle. A host of excellent local transport links, great property prices and a choice of fun activities ensure the city makes a great home for all.

Is Plymouth safe at night?

Plymouth is the safest night out. Of course, that does not mean there is no trouble in Plymouth after dark, but the city is getting safer and is ahead of other locations in the UK. In fact, police figures for 2017 showed there was a 9.7 per cent increase in crime in the Plymouth ENTE.

Does Plymouth have a high crime rate?

Despite this rise, Plymouth has a comparatively low crime rate for a city of its type (88.6 crimes per 1,000 resident population compared to 104.4 per 1,000 in similar areas).

Is Plymouth UK poor?

In common with most cities, Plymouth is faced with pockets of poverty and deprivation. Approximately 9,990 (18.6 per cent) children currently live in poverty in the city. In some more deprived areas of the city, over half of children are estimated to be living in poverty.

Is Plymouth good place to live?

Living in Plymouth offers residents a truly excellent lifestyle. A host of excellent local transport links, great property prices and a choice of fun activities ensure the city makes a great home for all. Relocating to a new area is never easy.

Where should you not live in Plymouth?

Derriford , Roborough, Hartley Mannamead are goods areas in Plymouth. Although there are some good parts in Devonport and Stonehouse, most of it not great apart from Millfields Royal William. Southway, Efford, Keyham, North Prospect are not so good.

What is the most deprived area in the UK?

Having measured the states of deprivation across thirty-two thousand eight hundred and forty-four areas in the country, the researchers concluded that the community that lies east of Jaywick near Clacton-on-Sea is the most deprived region in the country.

Who is the leader of Plymouth City Council?

Leader of the Council Councillor Nick Kelly.

Is Plymouth City Council Labour?

Following the 2018 Plymouth City Council election, the council has been controlled by the Labour Party, initially with thirty-one councillors.

How do I contact Plymouth council?

01752 668000

Who is mayor of Plymouth?

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Is Plymouth classed as Devon?

The county includes the districts of East Devon, Mid Devon, North Devon, South Hams, Teignbridge, Torridge and West Devon. Plymouth and Torbay are each geographically part of Devon, but are administered as unitary authorities.