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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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MDDC PRESS RELEASE: Mid Devon Business Event 2022 A Success!
Mid Devon businesses within the leisure, tourism and hospitality sector attended a free business event at Tiverton Hotel on Wednesday 18 May 2022. Hosted by Mid Devon District Council’s partnership project: Visit Mid Devon. The event was organised to support Mid Devon’s businesses which were hit hardest by the pandemic. Over 80 registered to attend including […]
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BEWARE OFGEM SCAM EMAILS
BEWARE OF OFGEM SCAM EMAILS: Action Fraud has received 752 reports in four days relating to fake emails purporting to be from Ofgem. The emails state that the recipient is eligible for a rebate as a result of a newly announced government scheme. The links in the emails lead to genuine-looking websites that are designed […]
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MDDC Press Release: Community Energy Proposals Receive Council Support:
A proposed new law, known as the Local Electricity Bill, has gained the support of Mid Devon District Council which recognise that councils can play a central role in creating sustainable communities, particularly through the provision of locally generated renewable energy. PRESS RELEASE LINK
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