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Major Road Scheme A375 Sidford Road Sidmouth
We (Devon County Council) will be carrying out carriageway resurfacing and drainage work on a 0.550 km section of the A375 Sidford Road...
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Aug 9, 20222 min read
Police bring in ‘ultimate hot hatch’ cop car to teach young drivers about road safety
It’s not every day you see a head-turning police car with a roaring exhaust, rear spoiler and 345bhp – but that’s exactly what Devon and...
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Jul 29, 20224 min read


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Jul 27, 20220 min read
More Tips To Keep You Cool
As temperatures soar into the 30s … here are some tips on how to keep cool - Try keeping your feet cool bykicking a leg out of the bed...
cllrshughes
Jul 14, 20221 min read
Heatwave Tips
As Devon is set for a mini heat wave, here's how to beat the heat at night. Before you head off to bed, jump in the shower and get some...
cllrshughes
Jul 10, 20221 min read


Vehicle Flow Reduction Due To Fuel Charges?
It looks like there could be a reduction in flows on the rural road network as a result of the rising fuel prices. Recent graphs show...
cllrshughes
Jun 13, 20222 min read
Devon set to achieve 100,000 cycle training milestone
Devon County Council is preparing to reach an impressive milestone of delivering Bikeability cycle training to more than 100,000...
cllrshughes
Apr 27, 20222 min read


Skinners Farm Footbridge replacement update
Pleased to say that the contract has been awarded for the Skinners Farm Footbridge Fortescue Sidmouth replacement, which is to be...
cllrshughes
Apr 5, 20221 min read
Homes for Ukrainians Information
Devon County Council, alongside Team Devon colleagues and partners, have made considerable progress this last week contacting several...
cllrshughes
Apr 5, 20222 min read


Cycle Routes and Footpaths Being Trialled for Winter Service Treatment
Some of the busiest cycle routes and footways in Exeter are being ‘treated’ as part of Devon County Council’s (DCC) cold weather...
cllrshughes
Mar 31, 20222 min read


Stagecoach Bus Service Changes
Please find below an extensive list of changes to bus services operated by Stagecoach Devon from their Exeter Depot. The changes take...
cllrshughes
Mar 16, 20226 min read
Storm Eunice Takes It’s Toll
Storm Eunice is now starting to take its toll with further trees being uprooted and these are the latest that have been reported to the...
cllrshughes
Feb 18, 20221 min read
Storm Eunice Update 90/100mph gusts possible
Devon County Council is advising people to only travel if absolutely necessary with ‘extremely strong winds’ expected over the next few...
cllrshughes
Feb 17, 20223 min read
Be Prepared 60-70mph Gusts as Storm Eunice hits Devon
Devon County Council is advising people to take extra care when travelling this Friday morning (February 18) with Storm Eunice expected...
cllrshughes
Feb 16, 20222 min read


New LED Victory Lanterns for Sidmouth Esplanade
Some really great news for Sidmouth with County Council’s Street Lighting having finally managed to arrange for replacement LED lanterns...
cllrshughes
Jan 30, 20221 min read


Do you know the new changes to the Highway Code?
The Vision Zero South West road safety partnership has designed a quiz to make road users aware of new, important changes to the Highway...
cllrshughes
Jan 28, 20223 min read


Sidmouth Trial New Ways Of Dealing With Problematic Vegetation
The County Council are trialling new ways of working in the local community where overgrowing vegetation creates issues for highway users....
cllrshughes
Jan 28, 20222 min read


Stowbrook Bridge Sidmouth Undergone Extensive Work
Great to see that the Stowbrook Bridge has now undergone some extensive work replacing the decking. The main bearers were found to be in...
cllrshughes
Jan 13, 20221 min read
Manstone Avenue - New Year Parking Consultation
Following several concerns over parking issues around the Manstone Avenue Estate I shall be delivering a letter seeking views of local...
cllrshughes
Dec 29, 20211 min read


Budget of £100,000 To Help Consider 20mph Requests
A new way of considering 20mph speed limit requests has been approved by Cabinet, and it will help ensure that the communities that would...
cllrshughes
Dec 15, 20212 min read
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