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Devon's Mobile Library Service will close despite objections

Devon’s mobile library service is to be closed, despite a public campaign to save it and objections from opposition councillors. The county council launched a consultation about the service’s future earlier this year, with user numbers down and ...

13 Jul 2023 at 12:46

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Food and activities for Devon's children this Summer - John Hart

One of the few positive developments that arose following the Covid pandemic was the recognition that children who we support with free school meals during term time should also have access to nutritious food during the holidays. So at Devon ...

12 Jul 2023 at 10:25

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Save our mobile library service campaign launched

More than 250 people in two days have signed a petition calling on Devon County Council to keep its mobile library service running in Devon, calling it a lifeline for people in rural and isolated communities. One man commented that he lived ...

12 Jul 2023 at 10:17

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Number of bus passes 'carries risk' for Devon County Council

Devon County Council admits it 'carries the risk' if the number of free bus pass journeys go up, amid a national debate about how the scheme is funded. Concessionary passes are available to older people, men and women who reach state ...

12 Jul 2023 at 10:38

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Closure of Devon Mobile Libraries postponed after decision 'called-in'

Devon County Council wants to make better use of alternative services to replace its 'costly and aging' mobile libraries. The council’s ruling Conservative cabinet voted to close the service earlier this month after hearing ...

01 Aug 2023 at 12:27

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Devolution deal to give Devon and Torbay 'more powers' gets mixed reaction in North Devon

Proposals for a ‘devolution deal’ that could see Devon and Torbay with more say over crucial local issues such as affordable homes, adult education, jobs and public transport have been formally unveiled. As part of the ...

26 Jan 2024 at 12:43

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Devon County Council making change to support young families

Devon County Council is making big changes to how they support families with young children, and are turning to public opinion to ensure they're doing it in the best way possible. Through this, they are inviting ...

24 Feb 2024 at 09:02

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Grants available to help local groups support their community this winter

As the cold nights draw in many local groups and organisations are looking at how best to support their community this winter – and it’s these groups we are calling on to apply for a Devon County Council (DCC) ...

06 Nov 2023 at 04:43

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John Hart: Combat Christmas uncertainty

It's the time of year when we all look forward to getting together with family and friends. And that usually means some form of over-indulgence. But this Christmas we are confronted with so many uncertainties....

12 Dec 2023 at 05:29

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Devon County Council leader pledges more help for unpaid carers

There are at least 75,000 people in Devon caring for adult family members or friends, according to the 2021 census. That’s some nine per cent of the population and covers only unpaid adult carers, not ...

26 Aug 2024 at 12:38

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Tourist raises concerns over lack of attraction signs in North Devon

A holidaymaker has called for better and more brown tourist signs to North Devon’s attractions after struggling to find some of them. Writing to the North Devon Gazette, Richard Gardner from London ...

26 Feb 2024 at 14:51

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Councils respond to Devolution White Paper in Devon

The English Devolution White Paper is a government document outlining plans to distribute powers, responsibilities, and funding from central government to local authorities, regions, and other ...

06 Jan 2025 at 10:05

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