Friday 5 September 2025
Our Strategic Plan for the next four years, setting out a vision to build “a positive future for Devon where everyone thrives”, has been approved by councillors.
The Strategic Plan for 2025-2029 has been developed with input from County Councillors, the Devon Youth Council and interim findings from the New Devon survey which has been running since July to ask people for their views on local authority services.
The plan has a clear focus on children and young people across all of its priorities and we will seek regular feedback from the Devon Youth Council.
We've launched a new £150,000 grant fund aimed at supporting and kick-starting activities, projects and schemes that will help enrich the lives of Devon’s young people.
 Julian Brazil, Leader of Devon County Council
Julian Brazil, the Leader of Devon County Council, has reaffirmed the authority’s commitment to protecting the most vulnerable and has called on asylum seekers to be treated with the ‘dignity and compassion they deserve’.
A countywide ban on student smartphone use during the school day from the start of the next academic year in September 2026 has moved a step closer after our councillors overwhelmingly endorsed the principle.
We're embarking on a seven-week trial of changes to our pothole repair procedures. The pilot will get underway from Monday 15 September in parts of Barnstaple as well as west Devon areas of Hatherleigh, Chagford and North Tawton.
We’re hosting the final session in our 2025 Preparing for Adulthood series, and it is all about mental health and resilience. This online session will offer practical strategies and insights to help young people navigate the emotional and psychological challenges of growing up.
Local groups that improve people’s well-being, reduce isolation, help families eat nutritiously or aim to provide a warm safe space this winter can now apply for a grant of up to £1,000.
 Devon, Plymouth & Torbay Careers Hub calls on employers to help shape future workforce
The Devon, Plymouth & Torbay (DPT) Careers Hub has launched its new employer brochure, inviting businesses across the region to play a key role in preparing young people for the world of work.
Thousands of children and young people across Devon will continue to benefit from summer holiday activities clubs after the Government told us this week that it would continue to fund them for at least the next three years.
 Community action against waste is going from strength to strength
Voluntary groups across Devon are playing a key role in the fight to reduce waste and now Recycle Devon has listed them all on a handy community map.
September is the perfect month to positively improve your health by creating new goals to move more and establishing a new routine, built to last. There are plenty of opportunities for people to get involved across Devon during this year's Outdoor September campaign.
 Plans for construction work on A382 improvements
A public information event about the upcoming A382 improvements near Newton Abbot will be held on Tuesday 9 September at Newton Abbot Town Council offices, Newton’s Place, from 2pm until 7pm.
The upgrade of Bishops Tawton roundabout in Barnstaple has been completed. The scheme has added extra lanes to the roundabout to increase its capacity, and pedestrian and cycle links have been improved with the installation of a signal-controlled crossing.
Stover Country Park will be taking part in this year’s Heritage Open Days with a series of events, including opening the doors to its recently restored Grade II listed Granite Gatehouse.
Next Wednesday (10 September) members of our cabinet will meet to consider a number of recommendations in reports on subjects including finance, transport, waste, the natural environment and schools.
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