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• Department Rolls Up Sleeves for Nature Recovery

  East Devon District Councils Countryside Team recently hosted a highly successful practical conservation day at Seaton Wetlands Nature Reserve.

• Major enhancement of Exeter playing fields set to start

  Work will begin this week on a multi-million-pound project to improve and enhance one of the city’s much-loved green spaces for the use of current and future generations.

• Local elections to take place in Exeter on 7 May

  Residents are being reminded that local government elections for Exeter City Council will take place on Thursday, 7 May. One seat in each ward will be contested, as part of the Council’s four-year election cycle.

• Royal Devon sets pace for NHS digital integration

  Five‑year journey delivers care closer to home, puts patients in control and will soon be part of the first county-wide electronic patient record

• Developer behind blocked 65 homes plan lodges appeal

  The developer behind a blocked plan for 65 homes in an East Devon village has lodged an appeal to try and revive the scheme.

• Library campaigners claim ‘banging success’

  Campaigners have claimed their efforts to protect their library from suffering significant cuts to its hours have been a “banging success”.

• Concerns over damage to sea wall at Bowling Green Marsh

  Exeter City Council and RSPB are concerned about the impact of storm damage to the bank that separates the RSPB Bowling Green Marsh nature reserve and the Exe Estuary at Topsham, and the risk of a breach during upcoming high tides.

• Carers finding support through Exeter dementia research

  A South West man whose wife was diagnosed with a rare form of dementia is encouraging others to take part in research, after joining a University of Exeter study exploring support for carers.

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Teignbridge

• Newton Abbot Mayor praises Citizens Advice and launches search for new trustees

  THE Mayor of Newton Abbot has praised the work of Citizens Advice and called on graduates from ‘the university of life’ to become trustees.

• Question mark over busy speed camera

  The position of a Newton Abbot speed camera which has caught more than 6,000 drivers is being challenged by councillors.

• MP describes Newton Abbot roadworks ‘hell’

  Roadworks around Newton Abbot have been described as ‘hell’ in the House of Commons by the town’s MP, who says councils are powerless to prevent utility companies from causing problems.

• Councils working together to help reduce roadwork delays in Newton Abbot

  Teignbridge District Council and Devon County Council are aware of the concerns raised by members of the public about the number of temporary road closures and roadworks currently affecting Newton Abbot. Both organisations recognise the disruption this may be causing residents, businesses and commuters and are working closely together to minimise the impact wherever possible.

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South Devon News

• Appeal after man found injured in Torquay

  Police are appealing for information after a man was found badly injured in Torquay.

• Torbay to abandon Blue Flag beach quality scheme

  Opting out of the international Blue Flag beach awards will give Torbay a better chance to promote its natural assets, councillors have decided.

• Torbay facing ‘devastating consequences’ of government cash plans

  Torbay households have been warned of ‘devastating consequences’ ahead as the government imposes savage cuts in the amount of money it hands to Torbay Council.

• Gangplank row leaves pirate ship owner ready to walk

  A health-and-safety row over the gangplank of a pirate ship could leave Brixham without its best-loved tourist attraction as visitors pour into the port.

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Devon News

• Balanced Devon budget for roads, children’s futures, libraries and communities

  Roads and children’s services will receive a major cash injection in the first budget of Devon County Council’s new administration.

• Devon wants council overhaul postponement after government elections backtrack

  Senior Liberal Democrats have urged Westminster to step in and postpone the process of radically overhauling Devon’s councils amid the backtrack over this year’s local elections.

• Maximum council tax rise likely to cover rising costs and rainy day fund boost

  Devon’s largest council looks set to hike council tax by the most it is allowed to do as it faces rising costs for its most vital services and looks to bolster its reserves.

• Permanent street lighting changes given the green light

  Proposals to make permanent changes to street lighting across the county have been approved, following a year‑long trial that responded to community needs while cutting costs, reducing carbon emissions and delivering environmental benefits.

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