Devon backs calls for visitors to stay home and stay safe
Devon County Council is backing the call from across the South West to ensure visitors are not tempted to come to the region during the Coronavirus pandemic
Posted on: 3 April 2020 | Posted in: Business and Economy
FabLab Devon answers the NHS call for PPE
FabLab Devon has answered the call for urgently needed Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) required by all NHS frontline staff by using a 3D printer to make visor parts and reinforcements.
Posted on: 3 April 2020 | Posted in: Community
Devon, Plymouth and Torbay Councils unite to call for more Government economic support
Local authorities in Devon have made a united call for more urgent Government support for the county’s economy after a new report estimates that the coronavirus pandemic could place 123,000 jobs at risk
Posted on: 2 April 2020 | Posted in: Business and Economy
Devon school staff on duty over Easter holidays to support key workers
Teachers and staff in nearly 170 Devon schools are working over the Easter holidays to provide care and support for the children of key workers
Posted on: 2 April 2020 | Posted in: Education
Devon needs you: get a job in health and social care
Devon needs frontline Healthcare Assistants to support the NHS and social care as coronavirus puts even greater pressure on existing services and staff.
Posted on: 1 April 2020 | Posted in: Health and Wellbeing
Devon County Council increases support available through COVID 19 Prompt Action Fund
Devon County Council is giving more to support local organisations helping to tackle the effects of coronavirus in their communities, by introducing a new grant of up to £5,000 as part of the COVID 19 Prompt Action Fund.
Posted on: 1 April 2020
Council chief praises the dedication of Team Devon
Devon County Council Leader John Hart has praised the dedication of council workers across Devon who are operating as an additional emergency service during the coronavirus pandemic
Posted on: 31 March 2020 | Posted in: Community
Councils identify alternative accommodation to help the NHS
Councils are identifying accommodation that could, if required, be turned into temporary care facilities for people when they’re ready to leave hospital, to relieve pressure on the NHS.
Posted on: 30 March 2020 | Posted in: Health and Wellbeing
Repairs planned on A3079
Safety repairs will be carried out to around 11 miles (18km) of the A3079 from Fowley Cross to Cookworthy Farm, via Halwill Junction, starting from Monday 6 April
Posted on: 30 March 2020 | Posted in: Environment
New transport scheme trialled for key workers
With public transport services reduced, Devon County Council is trialling a new on-demand subsidised taxi service to help key workers travel to and from work
Posted on: 30 March 2020 | Posted in: Community
