Today is the last day until the voter registration deadline for local elections on 1 May, anyone wanting to vote must make sure they are registered to vote.
The deadline to register to vote is midnight tonight. Voters can apply online at gov.uk/register-to-vote. It takes just five minutes.
Once registered, voters have a range of options – they can vote in person, by post or by appointing someone they trust to vote in their place, known as a proxy vote.
Find out more about ways to vote at the Electoral Commission website.
After using fake QR codes or downloading from unofficial websites, there have been a few instances where residents have fallen victim to fraudulent PayByPhone accounts.
If you are using car parks across West Devon, please remember to download the PayByPhone app from PayByPhone directly or through the official app stores only:
Please note that we do not operate any QR codes in our car parks, and we make daily checks of our machines and car park signs to look out for fake QR stickers.
Check out more safe parking advice on our website.
This spell of warm weather may have encouraged some people to take a dip and wild swim in our rivers or travel further afield to the coast. It's a great way to have fun and stay active. But, if you're not careful, it's a lot easier to get into trouble in the water than you might think. Conditions can change quickly and if you're not prepared, you can easily get caught out.
Click here to read the RNLI's tips on water safety.
With Easter fast approaching, our partners at the NHS ask us to remind you ahead of the Easter weekend, to:
- Make sure you have ordered and collected any repeat medicines, especially if you are travelling
- Continue to call 999 in emergency and life-threatening cases – when someone is seriously ill or injured, or their life is at risk
- Go to NHS 111 online if you need medical help or advice, or you are unsure about whether you should go to hospital; you can also phone 111
- Play your part by taking simple steps to look after yourselves and loved ones, checking in on vulnerable family members and neighbours. A first step is making sure your medicine cabinet is well-stocked
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Make use of community pharmacies, which can advise on minor illnesses and provide medications. Local opening hours can be viewed on the NHS England South West website
- If you, or someone you know, experiences a mental health crisis you can access support from 111.
Are you looking for a flexible role in a supportive and open culture? Join the Council! We have a number of exciting roles available for the right person.
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