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LED Lighting and 5G Fact not Fiction
Following a spate of health concerns being spread via social media I thought it would be helpful if I provided the true facts to combat...
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Apr 3, 20242 min read
Stagecoach Bus Service Changes
Service 9/9A (Exeter – Honiton / Seaton) WEF 11th March 2024, the service started operating a different route into Exeter, via Moor Lane...
cllrshughes
Mar 19, 20241 min read
Overwhelming support for Sidford to Sidbury Multiuse Trail
Almost 90% of people who responded to a recent public consultation on plans for a multiuse path between Sidbury and Sidford have backed...
cllrshughes
Feb 6, 20242 min read
Prepare For Storm Isha
The next storm which looks set to batter Devon has been named as Storm Isha by the Met Office, with heavy rain and strong winds forecast...
cllrshughes
Jan 19, 20242 min read
RESURFACING WORKS
THE COUNTY OF DEVON (TEMPORARY RESTRICTION) (PEAK HILL ROAD, SIDMOUTH) NOTICE 2024 TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF THROUGH TRAFFIC & PARKING...
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Jan 9, 20241 min read
Gritters Carrying Out Multiple Treatments
Devon’s gritter drivers are carrying out multiple treatments on the county’s main routes as freezing conditions are set to continue....
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Jan 8, 20241 min read


More Rain Followed by Cold Snap
More widespread rainfall today is forecast to be followed by falling temperatures overnight, prompting further warnings of possible...
cllrshughes
Jan 4, 20242 min read
Storm Henk blows up across Devon
Road users are being urged to take extra care today (Tuesday) after the Met Office issued an Amber Wind Warning across northern Devon and...
cllrshughes
Jan 2, 20243 min read
A3052 Trow Hill Work Programme
Programme for work taking place on A3052 Trow Hill near #BlueBall 5th January Cleaning & clearing vegetation 15 January Drainage works,...
cllrshughes
Dec 21, 20231 min read
Communities receive go ahead to deliver ‘minor’ highways improvements
Communities who ask to use their own money to make minor improvements to roads in their area will soon be able to do so after our cabinet...
cllrshughes
Dec 13, 20232 min read
Another Yellow Warning Expect Flooding
Yellow weather warning from Midnight to 9.00am across large swathe of #EastDevon including #Axminster #Seaton #Colyton and possibly...
cllrshughes
Dec 8, 20231 min read
Countywide Freeze Will Create Challenging Conditions
Today’s wintry showers will be followed by freezing temperatures overnight which could make conditions hazardous. Devon County Council’s...
cllrshughes
Nov 30, 20232 min read
Wintry Showers and Ice Could Lead To Difficult Driving Conditions
The current cold spell could lead to a risk of wintry showers and ice on higher ground tomorrow (Thursday 30 November) and we’re urging...
cllrshughes
Nov 29, 20232 min read
Re-lining of Mini Roundabouts and Zebra Crossing Woolbrook Road
I'm pleased to report that:- The two Woolbrook Road mini roundabouts and Zebra Crossing were re-lined overnight they were re-lined in...
cllrshughes
Nov 28, 20231 min read
First County Wide Gritting Treatment of Winter 23/24
Winter temperatures are forecast to arrive overnight and our gritting teams are set to be called into action for the first countywide...
cllrshughes
Nov 24, 20233 min read


Consultation on Sid Valley Multi - Use Trail
Local people and businesses in the Sidford/Sidbury area are being asked for their views on proposals for a new multi-use trail linking...
cllrshughes
Nov 22, 20232 min read
Sidmouth Vacancy for School Crossing Patrol
A rewarding position of a School Crossing Patrol on Woolbrook Rd has become available and the County Council will be recruiting a new...
cllrshughes
Nov 21, 20231 min read


Devon receiving an extra £6.663 million this financial year for road maintenance
The Government’s announcement of an £8.3 billion investment for road maintenance over the next 11 years has been welcomed by Devon County...
cllrshughes
Nov 17, 20232 min read
Advance Notice of Culvert Replacement Work, Woolbrook Road
Devon County Council are planning Culvert Replacement works on Woolbrook Road commencing from the 11th March 2024 until 6th May 2024....
cllrshughes
Nov 17, 20231 min read


Out with Gulley/Jetter Team
Been on site at A375 Two Bridges Road Sidford with our dedicated Gulley/Jetting Team 3 hours on site and have hopefully addressed the...
cllrshughes
Nov 1, 20231 min read
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