Local News from Monday, October 5th, 2026

Devon & Cornwall Police Cyber Protect are warning the public about a scam involving fraudsters impersonating Amazon.

A public consultation on the Exminster Neighbourhood Development Plan is now open, giving residents, businesses and stakeholders the opportunity to comment on proposals that will help shape the future of the parish.

Local community groups, especially those from certain wards, are being encouraged to apply for a Ward Grant, which offers up to £350 to support community initiatives.

Campaigners calling for Exeter road to be re-opened to traffic six years after it closed have urged councillors to ‘get on with it’.

The Government has given a vote of confidence in Devon’s progress on SEND, approving the county council’s reform plan and announcing an indicative £191m grant to repay 90% of the council’s accumulated overspend on SEND up to the end of 2025/26.

The University of Exeter run PROTECT study will be tested in the NHS as part of an £80m government drive to diagnose dementia faster.

East Devon tenants are taking the lead in a review of communal areas, gathering feedback from residents and identifying improvements to shared spaces in council housing across the district.