The revamped site will also include a large children's play area, about 180 new trees, green spaces, areas for wildlife, water features and an amphitheatre. The project also features one of the country's biggest sustainable urban drainage systems in a city centre, aimed at storing rainwater and easing pressure on old sewers. Source link
There is a plan to increase the monthly administration charge for the facilities from 80p to £2. Source link
A special order stopping aggressive ticket selling at the Devon harbour will stay in place. Source link
Rolle Quay and Castle Quay will stay open after a committee backs calls to protect them. Source link
The authority hopes to improve the quality of care and outcomes for children in care. Source link
The government has invested a further £255,000 in to freeport zones in Plymouth. Source link
The authority is buying the house to support local children in care and reduce private placements. Source link
Cutting library hours in a Devon market town would be "massive blow" to the community, campaigners say. Source link
The supermarket giant says the store could create up to 40 jobs. Source link
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…
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for employees working in waste and recyclingA new £5m operational service centre has opened in north Devon, replacing outdated depots.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…
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…