A third of Devon schools lose out under new national funding
More than a third of Devon’s schools will lose out if new national funding figures aren’t revised, the county’s education chief has warned
Posted on: 18 January 2017 | Posted in: Education
Devon celebrates 50,000th Bikeability trainee
Bikeability cycle training in Devon has reached a major milestone, with 50,000 children in the county having taken part in the scheme
Posted on: 18 January 2017 | Posted in: Environment
Remedial work needed on Tiverton traffic calming
Traffic calming on Blundell’s Road in Tiverton has been found to be sub-standard and will have to be replaced. Essential remedial work will be carried out over the next three Saturdays, starting from Saturday 21 January
Posted on: 17 January 2017 | Posted in: Environment
Extensive repairs planned for pedestrian crossings in Tavistock
Plans are being finalised for an extensive scheme to improve Yorkstone setts at raised pedestrian crossings in Tavistock town centre
Posted on: 17 January 2017 | Posted in: Environment
New cashless on-street parking payment system saves drivers money
Drivers in Devon are benefitting from cheaper cashless parking thanks to a new system that has been rolled out across the county. Devon County Council has partnered with Bemrose Mobile to deliver the new cashless payment service, taking over from previous provider RingGo
Posted on: 17 January 2017 | Posted in: Business and Economy
Warning of possible icy conditions overnight
Freezing conditions will continue overnight and into tomorrow morning and road users are being warned that widespread ice could affect the county’s roads
Posted on: 13 January 2017 | Posted in: Environment
Gritters working around the clock on Devon’s roads
Devon County Council’s precautionary salting network, covering more than 2,000 miles of the county’s roads will be treated by gritters multiple times over the next 24 hours in response to the forecast of potential snow and ice
Posted on: 12 January 2017 | Posted in: Environment
Can you help make a real difference in Devon Schools?
Devon County Council is encouraging people to consider becoming governors or trustees at their local school
Posted on: 12 January 2017 | Posted in: Education
Snow wardens prepared to keep their communities moving
With the possibility of snow forecast, snow warden volunteers across Devon are prepared and ready should they be called upon in the next few days and throughout this winter
Posted on: 11 January 2017 | Posted in: Community
Cabinet gives go-ahead to consultation on Public Health Nursing Service
Cabinet gives go-ahead to consultation over future plans for public health nursing service
Posted on: 11 January 2017 | Posted in: Health and Wellbeing
