Conservatives promise all-out effort to drive Devon’s economic recovery Tuesday, 11 May, 2021 The Conservatives have kept control of Devon County Council for an historic fourth term and have pledged to do everything they can to drive the county’s economic recovery. The party won 39 of the 60 seats that were up for election on Thursday. The Liberal Democrats took nine, Labour seven, Independents three and Greens two. It’s the fourth election in succession that Conservative leader John Hart... Local News
Public back the Teign Estuary Trail 16th March 2021 A public consultation has revealed overwhelming support for the latest proposals for the Teign Estuary Trail. More than 3,000 responses were received during the... Local News
More Cash for Vulnerable Adults and Children, Health and Potholes 24th February 2021 More than £37 million extra will be pumped into vital services with an additional £21.7 million for adult care and health and £11.4 million more for children’s... Local News
Measures introduced to support walking and cycling 8th February 2021 A number of measures to support walking and cycling have been introduced or proposed as part of the second phase of Emergency Active Travel Funding projects... Local News
Investigation underway to lift Rock Park Bridge deck 2nd February 2021 Engineers and contractors working on the repair of Rock Park Bridge are investigating an option to lift off the existing bridge deck. It follows a decision by... Local News
Do not take the risk’ this New Year’s Eve, urges Director of Public Health Devon 30th December 2020 "Regardless of what tier we are in, please do everything we can to minimise social contact with people outside our household or immediate support bubble this... Local News
Million pound boost to alleviate Christmas holiday hunger 3rd December 2020 More than 15,000 children across Devon will be receiving food vouchers this Christmas as the county council combats holiday hunger. The children are currently... Local News
Devon awarded £1.3 million Active Travel Funding 18th November 2020 Devon County Council has been awarded almost £1.3 million in the latest round of Emergency Active Travel Funding. The Department for Transport has confirmed... Local News
New hotline launched to report COVID fraudsters 21st October 2020 The National Audit Office (NAO) has warned that taxpayers stand to lose up to £26bn on the government’s COVID-19 business loan scheme, because of fraud, or an... Local News
Deputy Leader writes to the Government outlining changes to special needs education 9th September 2020 Devon County Council’s deputy leader James McInnes has written to the Government outlining a number of changes to special needs education regulations which... Local News
