Give cyclists enough space when overtaking
An exercise to help remind drivers to leave the correct amount of space when overtaking cyclists has been welcomed by local cycling groups.
Ambitious Devon Businesses Wanted
Fast Track to Growth programme launches offering companies the chance to receive free business support to help them achieve growth
Posted on: 21 September 2017 | Posted in: Business and Economy
Extra cash for Devon’s schools
Schools across Devon stand to gain £7.5 million more from the Government’s proposed new funding formula, it has been revealed.
Posted on: 20 September 2017 | Posted in: Education
Using technology to help sign language users access local services
Devon County Council has introduced a new way for users of British Sign Language (BSL) to contact them via a Video Relay Service (VRS). The service, called ‘InterpretersLive!’, is provided by Sign Solutions.
Posted on: 20 September 2017 | Posted in: Community
Refurbishment work to start on Bideford Long Bridge
Grade one listed Bideford Long Bridge to undergo refurbishment work – the majority of which will take place under the bridge
Posted on: 19 September 2017 | Posted in: Environment
Volunteers muck in and clean up Exe Estuary
Almost 150 volunteers gave up their Saturday morning to clean-up the Exe Estuary, removing half a skip’s worth of rubbish.
Posted on: 19 September 2017 | Posted in: Environment
Business Promotion Grant awarded to Devon businesses
Business Promotion Grants have been awarded to local businesses through Devon County Council’s Devon Delivers programme
Posted on: 19 September 2017 | Posted in: Business and Economy
New building for Oasis Day Nursery, Exeter
A new building has been delivered and installed at the Oasis Day Nursery at Whipton Barton Federation schools in Exeter
Posted on: 19 September 2017 | Posted in: Education
Double celebration for Tiverton’s Castle school
Children and staff at a Tiverton primary are enjoying a double celebration to start the new school year.
Posted on: 19 September 2017 | Posted in: Education
New Proud to Care Ambassadors help raise care and health sector profile
As part of its Proud to Care campaign to boost employment within the health and social care profession, Devon County Council is recruiting volunteers to work as ambassadors to help raise the sector’s profile.
