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• One month to local elections as people urged to make sure they can vote

  There’s just one month to go until City Council elections in Exeter, as people are being urged to make sure they are on the electoral register.

• Major milestone reached in works to install new storm tank in Sidmouth to reduce storm overflow spills

  South West Water has reached a major milestone in its work to build a new storm tank at The Ham in Sidmouth, to improve the town’s sewage network, reduce the use of storm overflows and protect the quality of its bathing waters.

• Last chance to share views on parks and reserves outside Exeter

  People in Exeter who visit nature reserves and parks just outside the city are being asked to take part in a survey.

• £3.9 million investment to upgrade gas network in East Devon Coast area

  Wales & West Utilities is investing nearly £3.9 million over the next few years to upgrade gas pipes across the East Devon Coast area, helping ensure a safe and reliable supply for around 1,750 customers for decades to come.

• City to foot repair bill for its oldest building

  The charity that runs Exeter’s oldest building – and rents it for the ‘fee’ of one loaf of bread a year – has welcomed a unanimous vote by the city council to foot the bill for urgent repairs.

• Appeal for witnesses after burglary in Exeter

  Detectives are investigating a reported burglary at a property in Exeter in March and are appealing for any witnesses to come forward.

• Cops expecting £300k from recovered vehicle fees

  Devon’s police have predicted £300,000 of income from its vehicle recovery scheme in a year.

• Bid for £2m lottery funding to amplify East Devon town’s ‘natural crown jewels’

  A bid for nearly £2 million in National Lottery funding will be made in a bid to amplify an East Devon town’s “natural crown jewels”.

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Teignbridge

• Newton Abbot GP seeks support with App to combat social isolation

  Newton Abbot Town Council has welcomed a new health app designed by a local GP and urged backers to help get the device to a wider audience.

• New fund for families facing financial ‘shock’

  A Devon council is to create a fund to help local families facing financial ‘shocks’.

• More cliff falls expected at Shaldon

  More cliff falls are expected at Shaldon, where a dramatic landslip last month sent tonnes of debris crashing into the sea.

• ‘Axe the Tax’ call as Devon family farms face ruin

  The government’s controversial Family Farm Tax will push local farming families to the brink unless urgent steps are taken, a Devon MP has claimed.

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South Devon News

• Award winning Paignton mentoring group praised for keeping youngsters out of trouble

  Chief Constable of Devon & Cornwall Police, James Vaughan, QPM, has congratulated the High Sheriff of Devon for working to promote local crime prevention - after a Paignton group scooped three awards.

• Fatal five operation success in South Devon

  Policing teams carrying out proactive patrols in Torquay, Paignton, Newton Abbot and Kingsbridge last week arrested ten people in relation to Fatal Five driving offences.

• Employability support helping to create brighter futures for Torbay's young people

  A government funded youth hub which opened recently in Torbay is providing young people aged 16 to 24 with the employment and skills support they need to overcome barriers and meet their work, training or education aspirations.

• Housing Needs Assessment outlines new opportunities for vulnerable residents in Torbay

  A new Housing Needs Assessment is set to go before Cabinet for approval, outlining both the housing options available today and what is likely to be required in the years ahead.

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Devon News

• Effort to reignite focus on ‘deeply troubling’ pharmacies crisis

  Missed medications, worsening symptoms and increased pressure on urgent care have contributed to efforts to reignite a focus on under-pressure pharmacies.

• Spending on temporary children’s staff drops by more than £3.6m

  Falling spending on temporary staff within the children’s social services department of Devon’s biggest council has led to a multi-million drop in agency costs.

• The BIG FIX returns next month

  The BIG FIX is back this May and is expected to bring thousands of broken household items back to life nationwide.

• More people to be offered protection from RSV vaccinations in the South West

  The RSV vaccine is now available for free on the NHS for adults aged 75 and over, adults living in a care home for older adults, and pregnant women.

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