Sinkhole in Bideford to be repaired next week
The sinkhole in Grenville Street in Bideford will be backfilled and reinstated by Wednesday 17 January after no damage was found to any storm drains beneath the road
Posted on: 12 January 2018 | Posted in: Environment
Council call to carers – let us know who you are
While today’s news stories often focus around the financial and demand pressures on the NHS and social services, there’s a silent workforce out there that is more than pulling its weight, and that is also feeling the strain.
Change4Life hits the road to help Devon families take control of their children’s snacking
Families in Devon will get tips for healthier snacking when the Change4Life roadshow comes to Newton Abbot Tesco on Thursday 18 January
Posted on: 11 January 2018 | Posted in: Health and Wellbeing
Flood improvement schemes approved for Ivybridge and Uplyme
Devon County Council’s Cabinet has approved flood improvement schemes in Ivybridge and Uplyme to provide greater protection to homes in the two communities
Posted on: 10 January 2018 | Posted in: Environment
New facilities at Atkinson
A therapeutic secure children’s home for young people has had major improvements, thanks to funding from the Department for Education.
Posted on: 8 January 2018 | Posted in: Education
Emergency overnight closure of Rumsam Bridge
Rumsam Bridge in Barnstaple will be closed overnight tonight (Thursday 4 January) for emergency repairs to be carried out to a damaged expansion joint
Posted on: 4 January 2018 | Posted in: Environment
Grant scheme expanded to support more farming applications
The LEADER REAL Devon funding programme which aims to boost the rural economy and generate new jobs has been expanded to support more applications from the farming community
Posted on: 4 January 2018 | Posted in: Business and Economy
New hard-hitting campaign targets Devon smokers
Last year 3,711 people in Devon died due to a smoking-related illness, with a further 8,122 smokers admitted to hospital with a smoking related illness, equating to one every 10 minutes,
Posted on: 4 January 2018 | Posted in: Health and Wellbeing
Devon County Council warns drivers to take care as temperatures fall
Devon County Council is warning of the possibility of icy roads and is urging people to take extra care when travelling
Posted on: 27 December 2017 | Posted in: Environment
South West MPs back campaign to reinstate regular Exeter to Okehampton rail services
Devon County Council’s campaign to re-establish regular rail services on the Exeter to Okehampton line has won the support of the South West Rail All Party Parliamentary Group
Posted on: 22 December 2017 | Posted in: Business and Economy
