In a bid to adapt to post-pandemic work trends and channel funds into essential council services, Devon County Council, spearheaded by John Hart, is looking to sell off certain properties. This strategic move, targeting a revenue of up to £10 million, has highlighted key properties such as St Georges Youth Centre in Barnstaple, with services transitioning to Rosebank.

Besides cutting down operational costs and carbon emissions, this initiative opens a lucrative avenue for developers. With the potential to convert these properties into housing projects, developers find a ripe opportunity amidst Devon’s aim to address its housing crisis and achieve net-zero carbon by 2030.