One pothole damage claim 'for every seven miles'
Motorists made 1,172 claims to the county council for damage by potholes in Devon. Source link
Karting track's bid for more race days blocked
A bid to expand racing at the track in Honiton is thrown out after residents warn about noise. Source link
Plan to back east Devon nature reserve with £1.1m confirmed
Plans to bolster a nature reserve with a £1.1m cash injection have been backed again after an initial decision was revisited.Support had already been given to put £1m into an investment fund and £100,000 in a high interest account to cover the costs of maintaining Clyst Meadows Countryside Park, in east Devon.East Devon District Council is legally obliged to oversee the funding of the park for 80 years and the aim is for the cash to come from…
Traders in South Hams having to pay for staff parking fees
Bradley GerrardLocal Democracy Reporting Service & BBC News, DevonMadison OmanMadison Oman said nearly all her co-workers drive to work from outside the South HamsSmall business owners in South Devon have said higher parking charges are making it harder to recruit and retain staff, with some having to pay for their staff to be able to park.South Hams District Council had frozen parking charges for four years but decided to increase them in April.Some business owners in Kingsbridge, Salcombe…
Christmas recycling tips issued for Devon and Cornwall households
Bradley GerrardLocal Democracy Reporting ServiceJason Gillman/PixabayCouncil bosses said a lot of wrapping paper can be recycledPeople have been urged to take the right approach when it comes to getting rid of waste and recycling after Christmas.Advice has been issued by Devon County Council and Cornwall Council about what households should do with items such as cards, batteries, wrapping paper and Christmas trees.Council bosses have said people should make sure items destined for the bin can be recycled or…
Solar power could be used at more mid Devon public buildings
Bradley GerrardLocal Democracy Reporting ServiceLewis ClarkeMid Devon District Council said three of its leisure centres had some form of renewable energy provision A council has said it is investigating expanding its use of solar panel after the installation of panels on its leisure centres helped to combat emissions. Mid Devon District Council's cabinet heard three of its leisure centres had some form of renewable energy, including solar panels and heat pumps, which had reduced running costs and lowered…