Official opening of Tithebarn Link Road
The Tithebarn Link Road on the outskirts of Exeter, which has been funded with over £4 million from Highways England’s Growth and Housing Fund, as well as developer contributions, has been officially opened
Posted on: 15 June 2018 | Posted in: Environment
Community transport volunteers and staff honoured at awards ceremony
Dedicated community transport volunteers and staff members received prestigious awards at an annual ceremony organised by Devon County Council
Posted on: 15 June 2018 | Posted in: Community
Devon awarded £4 million of Safer Roads Funding
Devon County Council has welcomed £4 million of Department for Transport Safer Roads Funding for road safety improvements on the A3121 and A3123
Posted on: 15 June 2018 | Posted in: Environment
Don’t kick-off during this summer’s tournament
Devon County Council’s Cabinet Member responsible for public health is supporting a campaign to raise awareness of domestic violence and abuse, during the World Cup 2018.
Posted on: 14 June 2018 | Posted in: Community
Tougher action to be taken against drivers who persistently avoid paying parking fines
As part of a review of highway management, the County Council’s Cabinet has approved proposals to take tougher action against drivers who repeatedly contravene parking restrictions and avoid paying penalty charges
Posted on: 13 June 2018 | Posted in: Environment
Overnight closures on A380 at Marldon
Overnight closures from 7pm – 6am will be needed on the A380 Preston Down roundabout at Marldon between Monday 25 June and Friday 6 July for resurfacing and barrier replacement
Posted on: 13 June 2018 | Posted in: Environment
Pioneering new programme shows Devon leading the way in diabetes prevention
Healthier Devon is a new support programme for people at the highest risk of developing Type 2 diabetes. Once referred by their GP, these people will receive sustained help over a two-year period to make positive changes to their lifestyle, through a combination of one-to-one and group sessions.
Posted on: 13 June 2018 | Posted in: Health and Wellbeing
Applications invited for Business Promotion Grant
Business Promotion Grants of up to £1,500 are available to help firms who are looking to reach new customers to promote their products and services to audiences at high profile UK trade shows and events
Posted on: 12 June 2018 | Posted in: Business and Economy
Campaign launched to help prevent the number of toddlers being accidentally poisoned by making the home safer
Trading Standards is aiming to reduce the number of incidents in which babies and toddlers (under fives) are being accidently poisoned in Devon, Somerset and Torbay.
Posted on: 12 June 2018 | Posted in: Health and Wellbeing
Communities to be updated on A379 realignment scheme at drop-in sessions
Public drop-in sessions will be held at Slapton Village Hall on Thursday 21 June and Strete Parish Hall on Monday 25 June to update people on the progress of plans to reinstate the A379
Posted on: 11 June 2018 | Posted in: Environment
