Friday 26 September 2025
Earlier this week Councillor Paul Arnott, our Cabinet Member for local government reorganisation (LGR) said that after extensive work by officers, and wide-ranging community engagement, it has become clear that a single unitary authority to replace the existing eight district councils and Devon County Council is the most logical option.
 Two arrested on suspicion of being loan sharks in North Devon
A man and a woman were arrested in Barnstaple this week on suspicion of illegal money lending following and investigation by the England Illegal Money Lending Team and our Heart of the South West Trading Standards Service.
 Children’s Services making strides in care and transformation
Members of our Children’s Scrutiny Committee were given an update at a recent meeting highlighting progress in work to improve the care of looked-after children. The latest performance report shows notable improvements in key areas.
 Strengthening support for our foster carers
We're taking further steps to support foster carers. Among the key developments is the creation of a new Foster Carer Portal, designed to streamline access to information and resources.
Earlier this week the newly relocated Seaton Library was officiality opened. Staff, volunteers, the Friends of the Library, local councillors and members of the local community gathered at the Marshlands Centre on Harbour Road.
Our Health and Adult Care Scrutiny Committee this week urged the ambulance service to ‘think again’ on their plans to replace fire and rescue co-responders with trained volunteers.
The committee will now write to the board, Chair and Chief Executive of the Southwestern Ambulance Service Trust (SWASFT) asking them to reconsider the proposals.
October (or Stoptober!) is the month where we come together to quit smoking for a healthier, smoke-free life. Get ready by exploring your support options for going smoke free. Also, keep an eye on your inbox next week for a special 'stop smoking' edition of this newsletter.
The Baton of Hope is a charity event aimed at promoting better mental health across The Bay, raising awareness of the impact of suicide, and spreading a message of hope. The event, scheduled for Tuesday 30 September 2025, involves around 100 baton bearers participating in a relay walk across Torquay.
It’s 'Outdoor September' and 'Catch the Bus Month', so we're encouraging everyone to travel by bus to experience Devon's beautiful outdoor spaces. How about using the 310 bus service to take a scenic walk through Lynton’s Valley of Rocks? Or create your own itinerary using our Interactive Bus Map.
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