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The proposed South Devon Cycleway will provide safe travel networks on the most used commuter routes through Teignbridge and Torbay as well as providing travel choices to Newton Abbot rail station and the upcoming Edginswell rail station.
Devon, Torbay and Teignbridge councils submitted a £14.5 million funding bid for the cycleway to the Government’s Levelling Up Fund. If successful, this important transport link will provide sustainable and active travel options between existing and planned routes, bringing about benefits to the local economy and businesses through improved commuter travel, as well as boosting health and wellbeing for families, residents and tourists.
The plan also responds to the Government’s challenge to improve cycling infrastructure in order to double the number of people cycling and embraces the vision for Newton Abbot and Kingsteignton Garden Community to flourish through investment in high quality infrastructure.
Local MPs Anne Marie Morris and Kevin Foster have welcomed the bid, enthusiastically supporting the proposals which would provide more sustainable, safe travel choices, reduce air pollution and congestion and improve public health by encouraging active travel.
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 Map showing the proposed South Devon Cycleway in red dots and how it will link into existing and planned cycleways.
Have you renewed your garden waste subscription?
Most people who benefit from our great value garden waste service have now renewed their subscription, ready for the new collection year which begins on 1 September. You can go online now and renew your subscription so you'll receive your new permit in time.
If you're not already using this service, now is the time to join so you can get the most benefit from it. As a garden waste subscriber, you'll have your garden waste collected from your home once a fortnight except for a short break after Christmas. Find out more and sign up for this service on our website.
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Waste collection update
Thank you for your continued support of our very hardworking but short staffed waste and recycling collection teams during the continued delays to our services. They're doing all they can to keep on top of services, and will collect from you as soon as possible. Many of the teams will be working this Saturday to catch up on some of the rounds.
Please continue to put your bins and boxes out on the scheduled day and leave them out until they've been collected.
For more information and updates please visit our website.
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Cross-Teignbridge support for Ukraine Day
 Plans are underway across Teignbridge to mark Ukraine Day next Wednesday (24 August) and local voluntary and community groups, town councils and individuals are gearing up to celebrate the day and thank all those who are doing their bit to welcome and support our Ukrainian guests to the district.
Since the Russian invasion of Ukraine, Teignbridge Community and Voluntary Services and other partners across the district have worked with us to pull together vital support for Ukrainian people fleeing their country and being accommodated across the district through the Homes for Ukraine scheme, which is being co-ordinated by our Housing team.
Newton Abbot CIC is also hosting a ceremony of respect at 3.30pm on Wednesday (24 August) at St Leonard’s Tower from 3.30pm.
We will continue to fly the Ukraine flag from our council offices which was raised at the start of the invasion to show solidarity towards Ukraine.
The Renting Minefield
Organised by Exeter City Council, we are supporting this event for Teignbridge landlords which takes place on Thursday 22 September 5pm-9pm.
Sponsored by EDF with the support of the National Residential Landlords Association, it will host exhibitions from specialist companies covering all aspects of property management and energy efficiency, and organisations will be on hand to offer advice on securing successful tenancies.
The event includes a number of helpful bite-size talks with a focus on energy efficiency; accessing finance for retrofit projects; updates on recent policy and legislation changes; and financial advice.
Places are limited and can be reserved via eventbrite
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September return planned for Teenage Talk webinars
The free, popular ‘Let’s Talk Teenagers’ programme is returning in September. The online sessions are designed to help you talk to your teenagers about tough topics including bullying, online challenges, mental health and emotional wellbeing.
The September sessions will be available to book soon, keep an eye on this newsletter, our Facebook and Twitter pages to find out more.
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 Vacancies: Area Building Control Surveyor, Housing Collections Officer, Revenue Verification Officer, Dawlish Warren Ranger, Digital Communications and Social Media Officer and Planning Support Officer
Leisure vacancies: Swimming Teachers, Exercise Class Instructors, Sports coaches
Waste vacancies: LGV Driver/Loader, Loader
Full details of all vacancies and closing dates for applying are on our jobs portal.
Free taster swimming lessons
Are you looking for children's swimming lessons? We have spaces for all ages and abilities when our lessons restart in September.
If you'd like to sign up for the Swim School but aren't sure about your child's swimming ability, why not try one of the free taster swimming lessons running next week at Newton Abbot Leisure Centre?
Our dedicated teachers will build water confidence before they help your child realise their potential in the water. We'd love to welcome you to try out our lessons, and we're sure you and your little one will love them!
The free 20 minute taster swimming lessons will take place at Newton Abbot Leisure Centre on Tuesday 30 August and Thursday 1 September and there are sessions at 9am, 9.20am and 9.40am.
Just email your details to swimlessons@teignbridge.gov.uk and our swim team will be in touch shortly or give us a call on 01626 215660 to arrange your free taster lesson.
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Leisure centre bank holiday opening hours
Our leisure centres will be closing early on Bank Holiday Monday (29 August) and there will be a be reduced timetables for swimming and group exercise.
The opening hours will be
- Broadmeadow Sports Centre: 7am-12 noon
- Dawlish Leisure Centre: 6.30am-1pm
- Newton Abbot Leisure Centre: 6.15am-1pm.
Group exercise and pool timetables will be available ten days in advance on the Teignbridge Leisure app and from seven days on our Teignbridge Leisure website.
Cheaper broadband rates for people on benefits or tax credit
If you are receiving universal credit or other forms of financial support, you may be able to get your broadband services at a much lower price on a 'social tariff'.
As the cost-of-living pressures mount, many people reliant on benefits struggle to pay for broadband services.
Given the importance of a reliable broadband connection for keeping in touch with relatives, shopping, learning and for job hunting, many of the UK’s broadband providers offer a ‘social tariff’ for the same services which is much cheaper than the provider’s normal standard monthly rate.
Broadband providers that offer a social tariff are listed on the communications services regulator Ofcom’s website where you can also get more information on the social tariff each provides.
Uswitch has recently published an article which also explains the ‘Broadband deals for low income families — how to get a social tariff on universal credit’
If you are on benefits and don't have access to broadband, you can contact Citizens Advice or the Jobcentre for help.
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Dawlish Colonnade underpass open this weekend
Step-free access to the beach and King’s Walk promenade at Colonnade underpass in Dawlish will be open this weekend (Saturday 20 and Sunday 21 August) and over the Bank Holiday weekend (Saturday 27, Sunday 28 and Monday 29 August).
Network Rail is also hoping it will be able to keep the underpass open for at least part of next week. Keep an eye on local signage or on the South West Rail Resilience Programme Facebook page for the latest news.
Construction of the new sea wall continues and the team is currently working on building the culvert through which Dawlish Water will flow into the sea.
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Five year celebration
Five years after being established, The Friends of Teignmouth Cemetery recently held its AGM and produced an update setting out their many achievements.
It highlights its grave clearance work; its maintenance of War Graves; the open space created for people to enjoy the cemetery's tranquillity; the biodiversity work being undertaken; the planting of wild flowers; the community organisations that it has worked with; some of the history it has uncovered and much more.
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Surveys into cost of living energy rises
Cost-of-living making you worried about keeping warm this winter?
Like many others, Teignbridge residents are facing a cost-of-living crisis. Fuel poverty is rising and residents are facing stark choices.
So as we go into the winter months, what steps are you taking to keep your home warm but balance expenditure? How do concerns about energy use affect your decisions? A Heating Devon survey being conducted by Devon County Council aims to find out how it's affecting residents across the County.
The survey will take approximately 10 minutes to complete, and all respondents will be entered into a prize draw to win shopping vouchers worth £200 and £100.
Everything you share will be treated confidentially, with key learnings shared with councils across Devon in order to understand how they can support you better.
You can also find out more about ways to insulate your home and what grants are available on the Heat Devon website.
Hot Tub Safety Toolkit launched
South West Councils have partnered with Devon and Somerset Trading Standards and Professional Association of Self caterers UK to release a free series of bit-size webinars and toolkit to help operators of hot tubs deliver a safer and more enjoyable experience for their customers. The package has been designed with both experienced and new operators in mind and also with the aim of providing an introduction for staff at all levels tasked with operating and maintaining the equipment.
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