Joint Committee puts productivity first
Representatives from 23 organisations across Devon and Somerset today agreed steps to drive up productivity at the first meeting of the Heart of the South West (HotSW) Joint Committee.
Posted on: 23 March 2018 | Posted in: Business and Economy
Urgent need for new adopters in North Devon
Too few adopters in northern Devon is making it difficult to place children within the county, according to a leading adoption service.
Posted on: 23 March 2018 | Posted in: Health and Wellbeing
Work on new junction and resurfacing ahead of schedule
Construction of a new junction to the east of Tiverton and resurfacing work on the A361 remains on schedule, with the traffic contraflow due to be removed overnight on Thursday (22 March)
Posted on: 21 March 2018 | Posted in: Business and Economy
Highways and social care teams thanked for their round-the-clock efforts
Devon’s highways and social care teams have been thanked for their round-the-clock efforts to keep Devon moving and ensure that the vulnerable received the support they needed.
Posted on: 21 March 2018 | Posted in: Environment
Road conditions improving – but another freeze expected tonight
It’s an improving situation on roads across Devon – St Marychurch Road also re-opened this morning.
Posted on: 20 March 2018 | Posted in: Environment
St Marychurch Road remains closed – drivers also urged to avoid National Parks
Highways teams worked round-the-clock to clear and treat roads across Devon as temperatures overnight dropped below freezing.
Posted on: 20 March 2018 | Posted in: Environment
Temperatures to plummet this evening (March 19) – motorists advised not to travel
Temperatures will begin to drop tonight from 7pm – and could go as low as low as -9 in some areas.
Posted on: 19 March 2018 | Posted in: Environment
Major road network improving but disruption throughout the day is expected
Large parts of the major road network are passable and improving, but disruption to travel should be expected throughout the day (Monday) and into tomorrow (Tuesday 20). Devon’s main routes are improving, but minor roads especially on high ground willaaa
Care workers continue support despite the severe weather
Care providers have had contingency plans in operation prioritising visits to those most in need and making arrangements with families and carers to ensure continued care where necessary.
Posted on: 19 March 2018 | Posted in: Health and Wellbeing
Monday morning commuters (March 19) advised to drive with ‘extreme’ caution
With more snow and freezing temperatures forecast overnight motorists are advised to only travel if necessary and to do so with extreme care
Posted on: 18 March 2018 | Posted in: Environment
