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Be Prepared by Expecting the Unexpected
Some flood resilience tips ahead of Storm Ciaran….Be prepared and expect the unexpected by:- Deploying any flood resilience you may have...
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Oct 31, 20231 min read
We’re gearing up for Storm Ciaran
We’re gearing up for Storm Ciaran, which is forecast to reach the UK this Wednesday night into Thursday. The worst of the storm is...
cllrshughes
Oct 31, 20232 min read
With Clocks Going Back Lets All Keep Safe
With the clocks going back this Sunday (29 October), a reminder to all road users to help play their part in keeping each other safe....
cllrshughes
Oct 26, 20232 min read
Taxi Service Laid on for Bus Passengers During Sidbury A375 Gas Utilities closure
We’re providing a free taxi service to local people who usually travel between Sidbury and Sidmouth by bus while road works are being...
cllrshughes
Oct 6, 20232 min read
Are You Ready For Storm Agnes
Road users are being urged to take extra care on Devon’s roads from tomorrow afternoon (Wed 27 Sept) with the Met Office forecasting the...
cllrshughes
Sep 26, 20232 min read
Outreach COVID vaccination sites coming online
The Lead for Seasonal Vaccination Programme Operations and Workforce for Devon ICB has kindly provided an update. That they are planning...
cllrshughes
Sep 26, 20231 min read


Two more Sedum Bus Shelters for Sidmouth
I'm delighted to confirm the installation dates of the two new Fernbank Sedum Bus Shelters that I called for at the bottom of Balfours...
cllrshughes
Jul 5, 20231 min read
Recycled Cycles’ on offer at recycling centres!
Fully serviced, reconditioned bikes are on sale at many of Devon’s recycling centres from this week. This week is international Bike Week...
cllrshughes
Jun 8, 20232 min read
Final Drop-In session to be held at Tipton St John
A final drop-in session for communities in East Devon impacted by last month’s flash floods will be held in Tipton St John next week....
cllrshughes
Jun 2, 20232 min read
MILL STREET [FORD], SIDMOUTH, CLOSURE
ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 SECTION 14 THE COUNTY OF DEVON (TEMPORARY RESTRICTION) (MILL STREET [FORD], SIDMOUTH) ORDER 2023...
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May 30, 20231 min read


More than 100,000 children in Devon have now received Bikeability cycle training.
The impressive milestone has been reached after 17 years of us running the scheme in the county. West Exe School pupil Beatrice Stothert...
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May 24, 20233 min read
Drop -in Session For Flood Hit Communities
Vital recovery work to support communities impacted by last week’s flash floods will see a drop-in session held at Newton Poppleford next...
cllrshughes
May 18, 20233 min read
EV Chargers in East Devon Car Parks nothing to do with Devon County Council
I noticed that there has been several reports in the media about the EV charge points that have been installed in East Devon Car Parks...
cllrshughes
May 9, 20231 min read


Bus Shelter Sedum Roofs Planting Taken Place
It looks as though summer is on the way as Sidmouth's new Sedum Bus Shelters have been planted out . Once the plants have had time to...
cllrshughes
May 9, 20231 min read
When You SHOULDN’T Allow an Emergency Vehicle to Overtake
Do you know what you should do when an emergency vehicle is behind you, but the road has double white lines in the middle?...
cllrshughes
Mar 31, 20231 min read


Remedial Works Take Place as Part of Fortescue (Skinners) Bridge Scheme
Following the completion of the new Fortescue Skinners Bridge works Devon County Council's contractor has replaced the hessian sheeting...
cllrshughes
Mar 29, 20231 min read


New Belisha Beacons and Lining helps Road Safety at Woolbrook Centre
The two new Modustar Belisha beacons with high intensity LED arrays that I requested are being installed this week at the #WoolbrookRoad...
cllrshughes
Mar 13, 20231 min read


Risk of Snow and Ice set to return to Devon
Advice has been issued to prepare for the possibility of snow and ice across Devon later this evening (Tuesday 7 March) and into tomorrow...
cllrshughes
Mar 7, 20232 min read


A375 Sidford Road Snagging Work Starts 8th March for Three Days
The A375 Sidford Road is undergoing some snagging works to the recently completed reconstruction between Drakes Avenue and Malden Lane....
cllrshughes
Mar 6, 20231 min read
Are You Planning a Coronation Street Party?
Communities across Devon from Tavistock to Tiverton, Bideford to Budleigh and from Ashcombe to Avonwick are being invited to apply for a...
cllrshughes
Feb 1, 20232 min read
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