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The Government yesterday published information about the various grants and funding allocations towards local services.
We will publish our draft budget and consultation as soon as we can. This is very likely to be over the Christmas and New Year period. Please take a moment to look and let us have your comments.
The year is what it is but we too have seen a huge loss of income, for example, from car parks, leisure centres and other services.
Even so, we plan to invest further in genuinely affordable local homes, continue our work to tackle climate change and do all we can to protect and create jobs.
On that point, support for business, we have pulled out all the stops again to get the support grants out to eligible businesses as quickly as possible. These have proved an enormous help to firms and I know from the comments I receive that business recognises they are our priority when it comes to paying out quickly.
Two vaccination sites have been set up in Teignbridge - in Exminster and Buckfast.
This is welcome news and I know the NHS is making sure people in the priority groups are contacted and called to the relevant surgery.
I hope we will have more news about the further rollout of the vaccination programme locally, covering more communities.
In the meantime, my especial thanks to everyone involved in the vaccination programme and, indeed, all in the NHS and wider care services.
On behalf of us all at Teignbridge Council, I wish you a merry and safe christmas, with every good wish for a happy and healthy new year."
Alan Connett, Leader of Teignbridge District Council
Devon remains in Tier 2
Health Secretary Matt Hancock’s announcement earlier in the week of the Government’s Tier review left Devon in Tier 2 which was not unexpected given the pressures on the local NHS.
If we are to be moved down a tier at a future review it is essential that everyone does their utmost to observe the Tier 2 restrictions and minimise the risk of the virus spreading locally.
Keeping your distance, covering your face and washing your hands continue to be really important in stopping the spread as is following the rules that allow you only to meet socially indoors with those you live with or with whom you have formed a support bubble. Don't forget to observe the rule of six outdoors.
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Self isolation period reduced
This week's reduction in the isolation period from 14 to 10 days for contacts applies to all those who are currently self-isolating including those who commenced self-isolation before Monday 14 December. Self-isolation periods begin on the day after exposure, a test or the start of symptoms.
Staying safe at Christmas
Although the rules are relaxed over Christmas, Covid-19 will not be taking a festive break and so we must all be watchful so as to avoid actions which could spread the virus to loved ones.
As the Prime Minister said "a smaller Christmas is going to be a safer Christmas, and a shorter Christmas is a safer Christmas.”
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Last local late night shopping 2020
Today is the last day of late night shopping in Dawlish so if you want to support the local traders give them a visit but stay safe by keeping your distance from other shoppers.
Don't forget to visit the life size nativity scene on the Lawns in support of many local charities which is open daily until 23 December, from 4-8pm.
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Kingsteignton celebrates Christmas
Local people in Kingsteignton have put together a video carol celebration which is being released at 6pm tonight (Friday)
This celebration includes Christmas readings, carols and prayers put on by various people representing the community life in the town including
headteachers, vets, students, publicans, council helpers, children, a Town Crier, food bank volunteers, our MP, local police, medical practitioners and more.
Two festive event cancellations
A car based carol service proposed for Dawlish Warren outer carpark on the 20 Dec has been cancelled as has the scheulded Boxing Day 2020 Walk in the Sea on Teignmouth seafront
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Residents asked to share views on Devon-wide housing scheme
Residents are being asked to share their views on the allocation of housing accommodation in a Devon-wide consultation.
This consultation seeks views on the Devon Home Choice policy and proposed changes which are due to come into effect from 1 April 2021. Devon Home Choice is a choice-based letting scheme that covers the whole of Devon. It is a partnership between the 10 Devon local authorities and 23 housing associations operating in Devon.
The consultation is available online until 31 January 2021. .
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