New support helps asylum seeking children make new lives in Devon
The county of Devon is providing a chance to start life afresh free from fear for children who have arrived on their own in the UK having fled conflict in their native countries.
Tag Archives: Mid Devon
Posted on: 7 August 2018 | Posted in: Community
Drop-in event about North Devon Link Road maintenance work
The scheme involves resurfacing on both carriageways, waterproofing two bridges, drainage work, and replacement of signs and safety barriers
Posted on: 3 August 2018 | Posted in: Environment
Live and learn – sign up a to a FREE maths or English course and boost your job prospects
Learn Devon is once again inviting prospective learners to sign onto a free GCSE English or maths course
Posted on: 18 July 2018 | Posted in: Education
Stover Country Park and The Grand Western Canal Country Park – two of the world’s best green spaces
The Grand Western Canal Country Park clinched the Green Flag Award for the tenth consecutive year. Stover Country Park, Teignbridge, has won the award 15 years in a row.
Posted on: 17 July 2018 | Posted in: Environment
County Lines – Know the signs
Devon and Cornwall Police have launched a campaign to raise awareness of County Lines – urban gangs supplying drugs to suburban areas and coastal towns. The public can help disrupt the supply by spotting the signs of such criminal activity in their community and reporting it.
Posted on: 3 July 2018 | Posted in: Community
New strategy to reduce plastic waste gets green light
Devon County Council will phase out its use of the most polluting single-use plastic products within two years. Members of the Council’s Cabinet voted unanimously to support to the move, which is part of a new action plan to help cut the amount of single-use plastic waste in Devon.
Posted on: 13 June 2018 | Posted in: Environment
Tour of Britain Stage 2 marked by historic race through Victorian market
Devon has a long history of hosting exciting and challenging stages of the Tour of Britain, and this year will be no exception.
Posted on: 5 June 2018 | Posted in: Environment
Dogs in Grand Western Canal Basin picnic area must now be kept on leads
The new rules are to ensure that everyone can enjoy this popular beauty spot
New play area at Grand Western Canal Basin opened
A new £50,000 play area for children aged between three and nine has been unveiled at the Grand Western Canal Basin
Posted on: 12 April 2018 | Posted in: Community
Learn Devon works with housing group to upskill tenants
Hundreds of tenants could be helped into work and higher education by giving them the chance to learn new skills obtain qualifications.
Posted on: 12 February 2018 | Posted in: Education
