Community news roundup - March 2015

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Devon County Council

March 2015

Devon’s libraries to remain open under new plan

Devon Libraries

Councillors have agreed proposals to establish a community-owned ‘mutual’ which would be commissioned by the County Council to run the library service on their behalf.

Also... Devon County Council’s flagship Exeter Library has been shortlisted for a prestigious national award

 

New company provides hassle-free hiring of apprentices for the construction industry

Construction

It contributes considerably to Devon’s economy in terms of job creation and economic output, but the construction industry at an entrant level has a skills problem, says a leading industry expert


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Still time to have your say in public transport consultation

Transport

More than 1,800 people have taken part in the consultation so far, but there is still time for people to have their say before it closes on Monday 20 April

Waste

Further charges for DIY type waste to be introduced

Additional charges for certain types of waste will be brought in at Devon’s recycling centres from 1 April

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VE Day

70th Anniversary VE Day Beacons - 8 May 2015

The Government has produced guidance on how your community can join in with the lighting of the VE Day anniversary beacons

 
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