This week we lead on news councillors approved a £5,000 grant and a £200 grant after a wrangle over whether the council could hold a vote with only nine members present.

Dartmouth Town Council had a debate over whether a vote could be taken at its full council meeting on Monday.

Our picture story this week is the news Dartmouth Community Chest has opened a shop in Dartmouth to raise funds for the charitable organisation which helps those struggling in the town.

In other news we have a full list of candidates running in the upcoming local elections and the Chronicle has spoken to a campaign group trying to change how the town council is run in Dartmouth.

As always, we feature information about ’What’s On’, around the clubs, and ’Village Voices’ all inside.

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