Friday 6 February 2026
Our highways teams are assessing damage to the A379 at Slapton after parts of the road were washed away earlier this week.
Devon residents, businesses and community organisations are being urged to take part in a consultation which is seeking views on the future of local government in the county. Run by the Ministry of Housing, Local Government and Communities, the consultation invites feedback on business cases for creating unitary authorities to replace the current two‑tier system of district and county councils.
Next week is Children's Mental Health Week, an annual campaign that shines a spotlight on the importance of supporting children and young people’s mental wellbeing.
Five Devon primary school pupils were recognised in a short story competition about waste and recycling this week.
The proposals include a swimming pool, fitness spaces and areas to support community health and activity.
The consultation ends Wednesday 4 March. and a public drop‑in event takes place on Wednesday 11 February, from 2pm to 8pm at The Cranberry Farm Cranbrook.
We’ve welcomed the Government’s announcement to recruit 10,000 new foster carers by 2029.
UK Health Security Agency and Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency are urging the public not to use four specified non-sterile alcohol-free wipes due to the risk of infection.
Around one in three adults have raised blood pressure, and many don’t realise it. The only way to know if you have high blood pressure is to have it checked.
Devon residents still have chance to help shape the future of the county’s 50 libraries, in our 12-week public consultation.
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