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• Controversial homes scheme ‘regretfully’ approved

  Planners have “regretfully” approved a plan for yet more homes in a East Devon village because of difficulties finding legitimate reasons to block it.

• Legal moves begin to evict Exeter travellers

  Legal steps have begun to move a group of travellers away from a busy car park in Exeter.

• Massive Exeter student flats block gets the go-ahead

  A huge block of student flats has been given the go-ahead by Exeter city councillors by a narrow margin despite them hearing it described as ‘overbearing’.

• Community readies fight against ‘ill-judged’ library overhaul

  A community in East Devon is preparing to protest about a potential overhaul to library services that they believe could significantly impact their town.

• Exeter University celebrates a decade of degree apprenticeships

  The University of Exeter will celebrate a decade of delivering degree apprenticeships when it hosts a series of workshops, information sessions and podcasts during National Apprenticeship this week.

• Cliff fall at Beer Beach

  To protect visitors at Beer Beach, the section by Ducky's has been cordoned off, until the cliff fall has been inspected and made safe.

• Geologists called to survey Exeter landslip

  Geological experts will be called in to inspect the site of a major landslide which caused a road to be closed in Exeter.

• Fascinating 20th Century Exeter photos go on display

  A selection of historical twentieth century photographs of Exeter has gone on display at Exeter Custom House.

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Teignbridge

• Storm-battered Dawlish rail line ‘held up well’ say ministers

  Government ministers have pledged to keep South Devon’s vital rail link running reliably as winter storms increase.

• Teignmouth Air Show cancelled for another year

  The popular Teignmouth Airshow has been cancelled for another year, after last being held in 2024, due to fundraising targets not being met.

• Teignmouth lido sell-off triggers ‘people power’ project

  Putting Teignmouth’s much-loved open-air swimming pool up for sale could act as the ‘starting gun’ for the local community to take it over.

• Dumped batteries could still cause bin lorry fires

  Halting a scheme to recycle batteries in household rubbish might not make life any safer for Teignbridge waste collectors, councillors have been warned.

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South Devon News

• NHS partnership is helping people to get online

  Free SIM cards are being given to people living in Torbay and South Devon to help combat digital exclusion.

• Torbay Council sets out new English Riviera Beach Standards for Cabinet consideration

  Torbay are setting out the proposed English Riviera Beach Standards (ERBS), a new awards framework designed specifically for the unique coastline of the English Riviera.

• South Devon man jailed for importing cannabis worth £7m

  A South Devon man who imported cannabis worth around £7million has been jailed for five years.

• Minister called in amid concerns over Torbay social care changes

  Health trust bosses who are considering ending an acclaimed 20-year partnership with Torbay Council because it costs too much have been urged to ask local people first.

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Devon News

• County Council welcomes major step on SEND funding while highlighting wider pressures on local services

  Devon County Council has welcomed the Government’s announcement that it will fund 90 per cent of local authorities’ historic Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) deficits.

• Council warns Government funding settlement leaves local taxpayers carrying the load

  The Government’s final local government funding settlement continues a long-term shift away from national funding, placing increasing reliance on council tax to pay for essential local services.

• Your body, your choice – Devon Sexual Health launches new website

  Devon Sexual Health has launched a new website to help people living in Devon & Torbay make informed decisions about their sexual health.

• Views sought on proposals for new Local Government arrangements for Devon

  A consultation on the future of local government in Devon has been opened by the Department for Housing, Communities and Local Government.

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