“Before a final recommendation is made in November 2025, residents, businesses, and community members across East Devon are invited to share their views.” [East Devon… Read More »Have your say on the future of local government in Devon
“Hate seeing the place empty for so long after it being so unnecessarily abruptly closed.” [comment on social media] “The illuminated canopy over the door… Read More »From Carina’s night club to golf simulator: planning permission sought
“All of the interim plans need to be submitted to the government by Friday 21 March.” . OPTIONS, OPTIONS? The county’s district and county councils… Read More »Shaking up local government in Devon: decision time
The planning inspector noted “common ground” between the main parties that a range of public benefits would arise. . It was in January last year… Read More »BREAKING: planning inspector allows Knowle planning appeal
“A county-wide consensus on devolution has been gaining traction, with most of Devon’s councils already on board.” [Exeter Observer] “Sooner rather than later the two… Read More »Shaking up local government in Devon: what should the name of any new local authority be?
“… pending a site visit.” “The excessive gradient of the proposed cycle route on the approach to the A375 could lead to a cyclist losing… Read More »BREAKING: Sidford to Sidbury Cycle/Footpath: planning decision deferred
“This will then include ALL of the Town along with All Saints Road, Station Road and the Esplanade within the zone.” [Cllr Stuart Hughes, Devon… Read More »Sidmouth Traffic Management Plan: extending the 20mph zone
“Our objective must be to get this right for our residents and businesses: that cannot be achieved if we make rushed decisions that have not… Read More »Shaking up local government: fears about ‘rushed proposals’
Lots of different bids for the future shape of local government emerge . There has been a lot of debate around shaking up local government – and… Read More »Shaking up local government: turning the South West into ‘the wild west’?
District and County Councils to merge in ‘unitarisation’. How much ‘transfer of assets and responsibilities’ should there be? . FIFTY YEARS OF THREE-TIERED LOCAL GOVERNMENT… Read More »Shaking up local government: who will manage what?
South West voices raise concerns . There’s considerable debate, if not disquiet, amongst Devon councillors over the question of how the second-home council tax should be… Read More »Local taxes: How should business rates be reformed?
“Have your say!” A public consultation has been launched today (Tuesday 1 October) on the Devon and Torbay Local Transport Plan 4 (LTP4) which sets out the transport… Read More »Otter Trail and Sidbury-Sidford cycle/footpath included in new transport plan
“It will help stop my house falling into the sea.” [local resident] . This week, the BBC’s Spotlight news programme looked at the Sidmouth Beach… Read More »Sidmouth Beach Management Plan: a recap
“Increasing a target that East Devon is already struggling to meet is a pointless exercise if the Government does not address the underlying challenges.” [Richard… Read More »Looking to new local housing targets in Devon
“Existing communities must have a role in the development of new plans.” [Richard Foord MP] . Councils are struggling with housing. The Local Democracy Reporting… Read More »Struggling to provide the right sort of local housing