 Refugees update
We have been being inundated with offers of help and support from local people in response to the arrival of a number of young people from the refugee camp in Calais
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 Transport Secretary announces Tithebarn Link Road funding
Transport Secretary Chris Grayling MP visited Exeter’s Science Park last Thursday and announced £4.5 million of funding to enable the completion of the Tithebarn Link Road
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 Fighting flu, one jab at a
time
It’s the time of year to start thinking about your flu vaccination. It’s vital that our frontline staff who are in direct
contact with patients or vulnerable clients are protected from flu, which can be
potentially fatal for people with health complications (PDF version)
If you would like any promotional postcards for your office or workplace please email
 'Curriculum for life' is top priority for youth debate
The
elected Members of the UK Youth Parliament for Devon have been taking
part in the annual Make Your Mark ballot, the largest consultation of
young people in the country. (PDF version)
 County Council calls for more pavement parking powers to protect pedestrians
We are calling on Government to revisit proposals that would give us more powers to deal with motorists parking on pavements.
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 High achieving children at ‘good’ village school
A new report by independent education inspectors from the school standards agency, Ofsted, says Shaugh Prior Primary is well placed to get even better
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Watch to reveal the important message
Road users urged to stay safe and brighten up this winter
Be bright, be seen – that’s the message to all road users in Devon as the clocks go back this Sunday (30 October)
 Don't forget to put your clocks back one hour on Sunday!
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Get wise about pensions
Take a look at Pension Wise for free and impartial government advice on what
to do with your pension pot. The site is easily laid out and gives
comprehensive information on the options available
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 Paid on Monday?
Don't forget you can view and print out your pay slip on Your Self Service
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 Your Future Care public consultation
NHS NEW Devon CCG has begun their wide-ranging consultation and engagement with the public over proposals to improve the way elderly and frail people are cared for in the Eastern locality*. Take part and find out about the consultation events taking place.
*The Eastern locality includes Exeter, East Devon, Mid Devon and parts of West Devon including Okehampton
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 Latest courses
- Equality Impact Assessment Training at Great Moor House, Exeter. Thursday 17 November. Book on
- Designated Officer training at Great Moor House, Exeter. Thursday 24 November. Book on
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 Vacancy for Clinical Policy Committee Lay Public Member
NHS NEW Devon CCG and South Devon and Torbay CCG are looking to recruit a new Lay Public Member to the Clinical Policy Committee. This role would represent the public interest when the CCGs make decisions about the funding of medicines and treatments. Apply by Monday 31 October
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Job vacancies: This week's DCC vacancies and internal vacancies
Coaver meal of the day: The menu for week beginning 31 October
 Christmas Lunch 2016
This will take place in the Coaver Conference Room, County Hall on Wednesday 14, Thursday 15, and Friday 16 December. Tickets on sale from Monday 7 November at the Coaver Restaurant.
View the menu
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 Spanish
lessons – new Devon Discount!
10% off Spanish lessons
from local qualified teacher (online via Skype, 1-2-1, groups or lunchtime
County Hall).
For
more information and to see what else is on offer visit Devon Discounts. Don’t forget to login
Username:
dcc.staff
Password: discounts123
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Jazz up your hot drinks!
Devon
Norse has announced the arrival of their new re-useable insulated
cups to help reduce waste and save you money. From 1 November the cups will be available to purchase for £4.00 each from Devon Norse cafés at County Hall, Coaver, Great Moor House, Taw View, Exeter City Library
and Cullompton Library (PDF version)
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Competition Where in Devon is this? Send
answer
click to enlarge
Last
week's winner: Dean Graham, ICT Service Desk Analyst
Last week's answer: Follaton House, Totnes
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