Severe weather expected overnight (17 March) and throughout tomorrow (18 March)
There is an amber weather warning for snow for Sunday and falling temperatures across Devon overnight and into the morning.
Posted on: 17 March 2018 | Posted in: Environment
County on alert for snow and icy roads
With a forecast of snow and ice this weekend, Devon County Council’s fleet of gritters are working to treat main routes and road users are being advised to take extra care and keep an eye on conditions
Posted on: 16 March 2018 | Posted in: Environment
Technology helping people to live independently
More and more people, regardless of their ability, are living as independently as they can. And they are doing so with the assistance of technology, within the home and when they’re out and about.
Posted on: 14 March 2018 | Posted in: Health and Wellbeing
£3 million flood risk action plan to help more than 300 properties
More than 300 homes and businesses will benefit from greater flood protection in the next year as part of Devon County Council’s £3 million Flood Risk Management Action Plan agreed by the Council’s Cabinet
Posted on: 14 March 2018 | Posted in: Environment
‘Beast from the East’ delays A379 road schemes
The completion of a road resurfacing scheme has been delayed and caused the cancellation of several others, all on the A379.
Posted on: 13 March 2018 | Posted in: Environment
Shingle cleared from A379 between Slapton junction and Torcross
The A379 has re-opened between Slapton junction and Torcross after the County Council cleared shingle which had blocked this section of the road
Posted on: 12 March 2018 | Posted in: Environment
Council leader welcomes Government cash for Slapton
Devon County Council leader John Hart has welcomed a Government pledge of £2.5 million to help repair the storm-damaged A379 at Slapton
Posted on: 7 March 2018 | Posted in: Environment
County Council pledges to reconnect the A379
Devon County Council Leader John Hart has pledged that the A379 at Slapton “has to re-open” after visiting the site to assess the extent of the storm damage to the road
Posted on: 7 March 2018 | Posted in: Environment
New technology helping people live independently
Devon County Council has teamed up with Hft, a national charity supporting adults with learning disabilities, to showcase some of the latest personalised technology that is helping people to live in their own homes.
Posted on: 6 March 2018 | Posted in: Health and Wellbeing
Torridge Bridge to be closed overnight on Wednesday (7 March)
Torridge Bridge will be closed overnight as planned from 7pm on Wednesday (7 March) as refurbishment work continues. It will re-open by 7am the following morning
Posted on: 6 March 2018 | Posted in: Environment
