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Flood Defence Schemes funding should include Care Homes & Hotels
Delighted that both the notices of motions that I presented at this weeks East Devon District Council meeting were overwhelmingly...
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Jul 182 min read
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Staying Safe & Supported During Hot Weather
🌞 Staying Safe and Supported During Hot Weather 🌞 As temperatures rise, it’s important that we all stay safe and look out for our more...
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Jul 82 min read
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Call For Review of Council Tax Debt Collection Practices
Call for Compassion: Councillor Urges Review of Council Tax Debt Collection Practices East Devon District Councillor Stuart Hughes Deputy...
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Jun 302 min read
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Wig Wag Technology For Blind & Partially Sighted
This last week I’ve been reaching out to various organisations in sharing an idea that could greatly improve accessibility and safety for...
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May 131 min read
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Bright Waters Cycle Bridge Repairs
I recently reported issue relating to loose decking creating trip hazards on the Bright Waters Cycle Bridge behind Lymebourne as a result...
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May 81 min read
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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...
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Apr 281 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...
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Apr 261 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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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Feb 132 min read
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