Community News Roundup - February 2015

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Community News Roundup  
Devon County Council

February 2015

Community projects in Devon TAP into funding

Tap Funding

A funding project bringing together county, district, town and parish councils is kickstarting community projects across Devon and hopes to do more in 2015

 
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Cabinet agrees extra spending in £500 million budget

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A reprieve for threatened school lollipop patrols, continued support for vulnerable people on welfare and extra winter road gritting are part of a package of new spending approved by Devon County Council’s Cabinet

Also, agreed at Full Council

Additional funding to continue growth in cycling in Devon

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New funding has been secured for cycling in Devon, as the County Council announces that cycle trips in parts of the county have risen by over 20% in the past year

 

The Care Act

Care and Support You

The Government's Care Act comes into force in April 2015. The Government pledges that care and support in England is changing for the better. And if you receive or give care and support, you will be able to benefit from the changes being introduced by the new Care Act, designed to put your wellbeing first. Find out about the national campaign and the key messages

Tough Choices

Help shape your services

We would like to find out what you think about our proposals to reduce public transport services

Ends: 20 April 2015

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Grand Western Canal

Grand Western Canal launches photo competition

Budding photographers are being encouraged to capture the beauty of the Grand Western Canal for a special competition this year

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