Council to buy second children's home
The authority hopes to improve the quality of care and outcomes for children in care. Source link
More funding accelerates plans for freeport zones
The government has invested a further £255,000 in to freeport zones in Plymouth. Source link
Council takes first step in running children's homes
The authority is buying the house to support local children in care and reduce private placements. Source link
Cutting town's library hours would be 'massive blow'
Cutting library hours in a Devon market town would be "massive blow" to the community, campaigners say. Source link
Lidl seeks feedback on plans for new store
The supermarket giant says the store could create up to 40 jobs. Source link
Season ticket price increase for Northam Burrows car park criticised
Plans to increase charges for season ticket holders, but not the day rate for visitors to Northam Burrows car park, have been criticised as unfairly penalising local residents.Torridge District Council has agreed to increase weekly tickets from £21 to £24 from April and a seven-month season ticket from £60 to £70, while keeping the day rate for the site in Devon at £8 and evening rate at £4.Councillors were told the changes were needed to protect income, with…
New £5m waste and recycling centre opens in north Devon
Alison StephensonLocal Democracy Reporting ServiceAlison StephensonTorridge District Council said the new facility in Bideford would act as the main hub for employees working in waste and recyclingA new £5m operational service centre has opened in north Devon, replacing outdated depots. Torridge District Council said the new facility in Bideford would act as the main hub for employees working in waste and recycling and street cleansing. The council said no grants or external funding had paid for the Operational…
Residents set to quiz council on Manadon roundabout revamp
A council is inviting residents who leave near a busy roundabout to a public meeting about a £156m plan to upgrade it. Plymouth City Council said 300 households in the Eggbuckland area were welcome to attend the meeting to better understand the plans for the proposed revamp of Manadon roundabout, which links the A38 and Tavistock Road.Councillor Chris Wood said there had been a "comprehensive consultation" involving more than 12,000 residents, according to the Local Democracy Reporting Service.Under…
Public toilets close as part of Plymouth regeneration works
Public toilets in a city centre have been closed until the spring to allow for the final phase of regeneration works.Plymouth City Council said the temporary closure was part of the final phase of the £30m Armada Way redevelopment.The authority said the facilities on the Armada Way and the Sundial would be out of bounds whilst pipes were laid to take pressure off the aged sewer system as part of a sustainable urban drainage system.It said the temporary…
‘Phenomenal year’ for The Box museum and art gallery in Plymouth
A Devon museum and art gallery said 2025 had been a "phenomenal year" as it celebrated reaching 1.1 million visitors since opening five years ago.The Box, owned by Plymouth City Council, opened its doors during the Covid pandemic and has hosted more than 60 exhibitions.Cabinet member for culture, councillor Jemima Laing said she had never envisaged what a success it would be and how it had become the "heart of the city's cultural life", adding that she looked…
Plans to create a public car park in Parkham submitted
Plans have been submitted for a new public car park aimed at addressing traffic issues in a north Devon village. Parkham Parish Council proposed developing land next to The Allardice Hall to provide a 34-space car park along with an amenity area.The plans, submitted to Torridge District Council, were supported by the local school, residents and the badminton club, which said hall users and the wider village would benefit significantly.In a letter to planners, Parkham Primary School said…
‘Good’ rating for Plymouth’s adult social care service
Alison StephensonLocal Democracy Reporting Service, PlymouthAlison Stephenson/LDRSPlymouth City Council said it is working to improve the areas highlighted by the CQCA council's adult social care service still needs improvements despite having a "good" rating, inspectors said.The Care Quality Commission (CQC) gave Plymouth City Council's service, which accounts for more than a quarter of its budget, a 67% rating overall.It said the council provided an "exceptional standard" in ensuring everyone, regardless of background, receives fair and personalised support, achieving…