Community News Roundup - March 2014

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Devon County Council

March 2014

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Devon approves budget savings and first council tax rise in four years

Devon County Council has approved a budget calling for nearly £28 million of savings in its spending for the next year.

The Council also backed a council tax rise for the first time in four years to prevent even tougher cuts in hard-pressed services.

 
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School leaders in Devon renewing campaign for fair funding for education

Devon County Council’s Cabinet Member for Schools, Will Mumford, and the chairman of the Devon Association of Primary Heads, Martyn Boxall, have written to Education Secretary, Michael Gove asking him to speed up his consultation on fair funding for schools

Pothole repair teams tripled

The number of teams dealing with pothole safety defect repairs has increased from 13 to 34, with an extra 52 staff tackling the problem.

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Spring into action to evolve your commute

With the arrival of Spring, the County Council is issuing a reminder of its “evolve your commute” campaign. Residents are being urged to try an alternative to driving to work or study, whether it is walking, cycling, public transport, or car sharing

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Changes to Waste and Recycling services

Important information about changes to waste and recycling services including changed opening hours of Household Waste Recycling Centres. Display this poster near your local centre

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Public transport consultation results

More than 2,300 people responded to Devon County Council’s recent consultation about public transport, with the majority supporting proposals to make budget savings

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Current reviews:

  • Meals service
    ends 19 March 2014
  • Adult social care day services
    ends 19 March 2014
  • Residential care services
    ends 26 March 2014
  • Youth service
    ends 27 April 2014
 
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