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Councillors back Council Tax freeze but issues warning to Council's Cabinet
Devon County Councillors have backed a Council Tax freeze for Devon residents, but have issued a warning to its ruling Cabinet to be careful about how it spends the extra money from Government. Members of Devon County Council's Joint Scrutiny Committee met on Monday (30th January) as part of the Council's budget setting process for 2012/13. Scrutiny Committee members supported the Council Cabinet's proposal to freeze Council Tax for a... -
New Devon initiatives to boost youth employment
Devon County Council has unveiled a raft of initiatives aimed at helping to reduce youth unemployment. The county council is investing £150,000 into the projects and working with a number of partners across Devon. The schemes range from helping small businesses take on apprentices, creating high quality work placements, acting as a 'business angel' to young people with marketable ideas and improving careers guidance and links... -
Bideford Heritage Day date announced
Bideford 500 is again delivering a Heritage Day for Bideford on Saturday June 30th from 10am – 5pm, plus an evening concert. It will take place in and around the town centre streets, including Mill St, Cooper St, The Quay and Jubilee Square. This day recognises and celebrates the amazing development of the port and town in the 1500's and 1600's when mariners and adventurers set off to explore and colonise land for Elizabeth 1st.... -
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£40k Grant to help restore our World famous coast path
The history of a scenic Westcountry path and cycle route will be brought to life with the help of a grant of more than £40,000. Three sites on North Devon's Tarka Trail will be enhanced as a result of the award from the Heritage Lottery Fund. Work can now begin to highlight the cultural heritage of Fremington Quay, Home Farm Marsh and the remains of the Rolle Canal, between Landcross and Torrington. All are linked by the Tarka... -
Fed up of the Early Nights
Fed up of getting up in the dark? Enjoy going to work in the dark? Sick of It being dark and gloomy on your way home? You can now lobby our MP Geoffery Cox to back the 'Lighter Later' campaign which would see an extra hour of daylight throughout the year. By following the link to the Later Lighter website you can send a letter directly to Mr Cox MP. Go here to sign up http://www.lighterlater.org/ Excerpt from the...
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Local Councillor Adam Symons Presents: 'Wind Turbines – is there a Greener Solution?'
Dear all, This is a quick reminder to you all to come to Bideford Town Hall next Tuesday, 10th January, at 7.30pm for the next BSG meeting. Adam Symons will be giving a talk: 'Wind Turbines – is there a Greener Solution?' There will be plenty of time afterwards for discussion and to air your views, with refreshments to follow. All are welcome to come along, bring your friends! Best wishes for 2012 -
Council's Plans For Traffic Lights At Westleigh is 'Barmy'
Devon County Council's decision to install traffic signals at the Westleigh Junction is just plain wrong says Torridge councillor and Lib Dem Parliamentary spokesman Adam Symons. His comments follow news that the County Council has agreed to spend £660,000 installing traffic lights and creating new lane structures at the controversial junction. Symons, who would prefer to see a roundabout, quotes a study by the Insurance... -
Locals Object to New Estate Proposed for Appledore
I was alarmed to be informed on Saturday morning of a development that has been proposed to be built in the field adjacent to mine. Apparently there was a public consultation held over the weekend in the village hall here but hardly any of the residents that would be most affected were told. Well, well, fancy that. I discovered later on that a leaflet advertising this public consultation exhibition was indeed delivered nearby but... -
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Devon County Council to Encourage Fly Tipping - Updated
From April 1st 2011, Devon Council County will start charging for non-household waste that is taken to Recycling Centres. The minimum charge will be £2 per bag. Another present from Conservative Controlled Devon County Council after areas rejected Parking Meter Tax. We now have Recycling Tax. This has now been clarified - Charges will be levied on soil and rubble (including bricks, blocks, tiles, paving slabs, concrete posts,... -
Free Weekend Car Parking in Bideford
Torridge District Council is now offering free parking in some town car parks on Saturday afternoons and all day Sundays with the first free parking weekend starting on Saturday 19 March. The Pill car park in Bideford, Sydney House car park in Torrington, and Manor car park in Holsworthy are all part of a new scheme to help bring people back into our towns to do their weekend shopping. Torridge's lead member for Parking Services,...
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HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) is issuing a New Year reminder to anyone who hasn't yet sent in their 2010/11 Self Assessment tax return. There are...
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Tired of almost ruining my car's suspension whilst attempting to drive from Stibb Cross to Holsworthy (worst part is between Stibb Cross and Woodford...
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This was the title of an interactive talk given by Councillor Adam Symons to the BSG (Bideford's own...