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A parish council is a civil local authority found in England and is the first tier of local government. They are elected corporate bodies, have variable tax raising powers, and are responsible for areas known as civil parishes, serving in total 16 million people. A parish council serving a town may be called a town council, and a parish council serving a city is styled a city council; these bodies have the same powers, duties and status as a parish council. Click About Us for more details
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Willand Art Competition – June 2020
If you happen to walk by the primary school on the park side, you will have seen a very cheerful selection of the young students’ art attached to the fence. It seems a shame that not every resident will see this so we are proud to announce… Willand Art Competition – June 2020 The theme […]
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Devon councils launch new Discretionary Grant Fund to support businesses not eligible for the COVID-19 grant schemes
A new Government Discretionary Grant aimed at supporting small businesses launches on 1st June and will be administered by local district councils. Following further Government announcements, Devon councils have quickly organised to launch an additional package of funding aimed at helping small and micro businesses… Read the full press release at: https://www.middevon.gov.uk/devon-councils-launch-new-discretionary-grant-fund-to-support-businesses-not-eligible-for-the-covid-19-grant-schemes/
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Online Videos a Big Hit With Leisure Customers
Press Release Date issued: 28 May 2020 Online Videos a Big Hit With Leisure Customers Mid Devon Leisure’s doors may be closed, but some of their customers are enjoying classes and fitness videos from their own homes. The team of instructors – who used to energise customers with their workouts in the Council-run leisure centres […]
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