Devon Beekeepers’ Asian Hornet Action Teams (AHATs) are responding once again to help stem the threat from the Asian hornet which has been sweeping through Europe since 2004 and most recently the Channel Islands. The Asian hornet (Vespa velutina) is native to Asia. It is believed that it was accidentally imported into Southern France from […]
Continue readingDevon’s householders have the chance to help the county become net-zero by joining Devon Climate Emergency’s (DCE) solar panel group-buying scheme. DCE is made up of Devon’s principle public and private sector organisations, and they have joined forces to draw up a Carbon Plan, the county’s roadmap to carbon neutrality… Read the full press release at: […]
Continue readingThere have been some recent discussions between the Parish Council and the young people using the skateboard facility in the Jubilee Field. Taking into account what the younger members of the Community have been saying, the Parish Council have organised surface repair of the skateboard area. This work will be carried out next week (week […]
Continue readingWith the announcement that cafés and restaurants can reopen, Cullompton has really come back to life! Cullompton has established itself as a food town with a number of quality eateries for the size of the High Street. There is an array on offer from Italian, Chinese, Indian, Mediterranean, Burger, Artisan and pop-up restaurants, which makes […]
Continue readingThe joint assessment process undertaken with the Police known as SCARF (Speed Compliance Action Review Forum) has now taken place. The process has included an analysis of the speed data with a study of the reported collision record details. The results of the objective speed data show that the average vehicles speeds are below the […]
Continue readingThe Mid Devon Local Plan Review has been adopted at an extraordinary meeting of the Full Council held on 29th July 2020 and follows an examination in public by a Planning Inspector which took into account the many representations received from the public during stages of public consultation. Councillors voted unanimously in favour of formally adopting […]
Continue readingThe Blackdown Hills Transition Group through its various activities e.g. Repair Café and Apple days have been fortunate to be able to offer some small grants funded by donations at our events in order to support local environment improvements. We would like to thank eveyrbody who has made a donation to make these small grants […]
Continue readingThere is lots of excitement across the town centre with all four shopping quarters welcoming back their customers. The majority of independent shops are open and ready for business, operating in accordance with the government guidance making it safe for visitors to return. Tiverton’s Riverside Quarter which incorporates Angel Hill, Bridge Street and Westexe. Discover […]
Continue readingNeighbourhood Watch are launching a campaign called Safety in Neighbours as they are concerned that the easing of lockdown will bring in an increase in crime. For more details, please click the link below:- ‘Safety In Neighbours’ – Burglary 2020 Campaign
Continue readingA new fleet of multi-coloured trucks will be hitting the streets of Mid Devon during July to help improve the efficiency of the Council’s recycling operation and reduce its impact on the environment. Mid Devon District Council’s fleet of recycling vehicles, which were scheduled to be replaced in 2020, have started to be delivered from […]
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