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Yellow Backed Chevrons now Installed on A375 Topof Sidbury Hill
Good to see that the yellow backed chevrons that I requested to improve road safety for drivers on the A375 top of Sidbury Hill have now...
cllrshughes
5 days ago1 min read
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Hedgehog Awareness Week
Hedgehog Awareness Week which is organised by the British Hedgehog Preservation Society runs from May 4th - 10th ….. The week highlights...
cllrshughes
7 days ago1 min read
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Planning Granted for Stage 1 Sidford to Sidbury Multi Use Trail
Excellent news following a recent site meeting Development Management Committee at Devon County Council today unanimously agreed to Stage...
cllrshughes
Apr 162 min read
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157 Stagecoach service change Sidmouth to Exmouth
Following concerns from local residents who use the 157 Stagecoach service from Sidmouth to Exmouth and vice versa about the different...
cllrshughes
Apr 141 min read
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Devon Opted for a core Term Maintenance Contract
Devon County Council considered bringing highway services in-house but faced significant challenges. While some councillors believed that...
cllrshughes
Apr 61 min read
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A3052 Route Review Underway
Confirmed yesterday (2nd April) at the Highways and Traffic Orders Committee that the Road Safety Team have commenced work on looking at...
cllrshughes
Apr 31 min read
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£7.7 million will be invested in walking and cycling schemes across Devon in 2025/26
A total of £7.7 million will be invested in walking and cycling schemes across Devon in 2025/26.  This funding, which is a combination...
cllrshughes
Mar 212 min read
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Streetlight pilot begins next month
A 12-month trial which will alter the dimming regime of around 80% of Devon’s residential streetlights will get underway next month...
cllrshughes
Mar 202 min read
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Sidmouth 20mph Zone Revealed
I am delighted to confirm the extent of the 20mph zone that is being worked up for Sidmouth and which as I previously mentioned and...
cllrshughes
Mar 201 min read
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Cattle Grid could be answer to Ottery Lane wash out
Following the completion of the A375 drainage works at Two Bridges Road we’re now turning our attention to addressing the materials...
cllrshughes
Mar 91 min read
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Government accepts that roads condition had deteriorated
Just in case you didn’t see this News item back in January 2025 Govt accepts that roads’ condition has deteriorated – while admitting it...
cllrshughes
Mar 73 min read
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Children across Devon to Benefit from Bikeability Funding Award
Over 9,300 schoolchildren in Devon are to benefit from Bikeability cycle training this financial year.  That’s thanks to a Bikeability...
cllrshughes
Mar 51 min read
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Radway Crossing Becomes Pedestrian User Friendly Intelligent
Have managed to secure funding to replace the 15 year old Radway Crossing which has been malfunctioning again recently with the red light...
cllrshughes
Feb 171 min read
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Four-year agreement will support maintenance of Devon’s Public Rights of Way
Local businesses are set to benefit from a new four-year agreement for maintenance work on Devon’s Public Rights of Way and trails...
cllrshughes
Feb 152 min read
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£3.9 million funding support for Active Travel in Devon
Walking and cycling projects in Devon are receiving £3.9 million of Government funding, which we’ve welcomed. The Active Travel Funding...
cllrshughes
Feb 132 min read
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Extensive Patching Work
As a heads up:- Devon Highways will be undertaking patching works on Arcot Road and Temple Street, A375 Sidmouth, overnight between...
cllrshughes
Feb 111 min read
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Support for Sidmouth Coastal Communities CIC
Delighted to support the work of the Sidmouth Coastal Communities CIC through my Devon County Council locality budget and their latest...
cllrshughes
Feb 21 min read
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Storm Eowyn Ramping Up So Be Prepared
Devon could be battered by wind gusts of up to 70mph over the next couple of days as Storm Éowyn moves across the country.  The Met...
cllrshughes
Jan 222 min read
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20mph Zone For Sidmouth Town and Surrounding Area
Delighted that I can now confirm that having met with our traffic engineers to discuss the Sidmouth Town 20 mph speed limit which was...
cllrshughes
Jan 201 min read
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Devon Snow Warning
Devon is on alert for the possibility of snow tomorrow (Wednesday 8 January) as well as the ongoing risk of ice. Â Gritters are out in...
cllrshughes
Jan 72 min read
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