Devon have approved a council tax rise of nearly five per cent to fund a big boost in spending on the elderly, the vulnerable and the county’s roads.

Proposals to build a £1.73million segregated cycle route along Cumberland Way and part of Pinhoe Road in Exeter, have been approved by Devon County Council’s ruling Cabinet (September 13)

Devon County Council’s parking team has won a prestigious award for customer service.

Devon received an award for “best practice reporting in customer service” at the PATROL PARC Awards (Parking Annual Report Awards by Councils).

Potential improvements to the North Devon Link Road are the subject of further public consultation  by Devon County Council.

People across Devon are being urged to take part in the Bike Week Cycle Challenge which starts on Saturday (10 June).

Devon County Council is running the challenge during Bike Week, from 10-18 June, to encourage ‘everyday cycling for everyone’ across the county.

Devon County Council leader John Hart has announced proposals to refresh his ruling Cabinet following last week’s election victory.

The Devon Conservatives won 42 of the 60 seats, four more than we won at the last elections four years ago.

We have been in control of the county council since wrestling it from the Liberal Democrats in 2009.

Sajid Javid launches Devon’s manifesto

The Local Government Secretary praised Devon County Council for its hard work improving transport, broadband, boosting the economy and helping prevent flooding during a visit to Exeter today.

Devon County Council has stepped in to secure the main sections of two bus routes in South Devon.

Devon County Council has welcomed the Local Government Association’s (LGA) calls for local authorities to be given powers to tackle lorry drivers that flout height and weight restrictions.