Further investment to improve muti-use games area
Just under £50,000 will be invested in improving the multi-use games area next to the Ashburton Road refurbished play park.
Work is expected to get underway next week to install a high quality sports surface which will allow all year round play, reduce maintenance and improve safety.
The area has suffered in recent years due to poor drainage and playing surface.
The resurfacing will include built-in markings enabling basketball and football to be played as well as a range of other sports.
The work is due to be completed at the end of the month, but until then there will be some restrictions to the multi-use games area; however the pump park and play area will remain open.
Re-signing the Armed Forces Covenant
We recently re-signed the Armed Forces Covenant at the recent Ten Tors event with the Army. It reaffirms our commitment to do all that we can to support the armed forces community and their families.
This re-signing come about as a result of the Armed Forces Act 2021 which effectively made the Armed Forces Covenant a legal duty to help prevent service personnel and veterans being disadvantaged when accessing public services.
Pictured are Colonel Gary McDade, Commander South West, Director Ten Tors and our Armed Forces Covenant Champion. Cllr Richard Keeling
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Dunchideock Parish Council
Due to a lack of candidates standing for election on 4 May, we have to re-run the Dunchideock Parish Council election.
Nomination papers must be delivered by hand to the Returning Officer at Forde House no later than 4pm on Thursday 18 May. If the election is contested, the poll will take place on Thursday 15 June.
Full details are available in the Notice of Election, including deadlines for registering to vote, postal votes and applications for a Voter Authority Certificate.
Opportunities to exercise and socialise
Interested in getting involved in Naturally Health May and National Walking Month but not sure how?
Why not join one of the organised volunteer led walks that take place across the district Monday to Saturday which provide an opportunity to get some exercise, socialise and enjoy the countryside?
The wellbeing walks are for all ages and abilities and take place in Dawlish (Monday and Wednesday) Ipplepen (alternate Tuesdays), Kingskersell (Wednesday), Newton Abbot (Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays), Moretonhampstead (Tuesday), and Teignmouth (Tuesday and Wednesday). Walks vary in duration from 30 minutes up to 90 minutes.
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 Throughout the walks there will be pauses to admire the countryside or grab some refreshments and each walk is graded so you know the level of difficulty and the length of the walk before you set out.
A full timetable is on our website together with contact details of people who will give you more information. In most instances, you can just turn up and join in.
 Council vacancies: Estates Surveyor, Food Health & Safety Officer, Home Energy Officer, Housing Officer/Senior Housing Officer, Landscape Officer, Regulatory Officer, Rough Sleeper worker, Senior Arboricultural Officer
Leisure vacancies: Leisure Assistant, Fitness Instructors (contracted and casual opportunities), Casual leisure roles – Class Instructor, Sports Coach Level 1
Waste & Recycling: Loader
Full details of all vacancies and closing dates for applying are on our jobs portal.
Help to deal with anxiety
Next week is Mental Health Awareness Week (15-21 May) and this year’s theme is anxiety.
The national awareness day, hosted by The Mental Health Foundation (MHF) for more than two decades, aims to raise awareness of mental health issues, encourage us all to look after our mental wellbeing and take practical steps to combat issues such as anxiety.
The MHF says that anxiety is one of the most common mental health problems we can face. In a recent mental health survey it carried out, a quarter of adults said they felt so anxious that it stopped them from doing the things they want to do some or all of the time.
Practical tips on coping with anxiety are on the MHF’s website and there is also advice on the NHS Every Mind Matters webpages
If you are struggling with mental health issues, the Every Mind Matters Mind Plan quiz is a good way to get a personalised mental health action plan, containing practical tips to help you deal with anxiety, low mood, stress and trouble sleeping.
And among steps you can take to support Mental Health Awareness Week is to buy and wear a green ribbon - the international symbol of mental health awareness.
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Archaeological works at Langford Bridge
Persimmon has told us they intend to start exploratory archaeological investigation work on the Langford Bridge site, in accordance with the approved (Outline) Condition 10, reference 19/00238/COND5.
A small team from Wessex Archaeology are starting evaluation works and are expected to be on site from 5 June.
They are likely to begin the evaluation to the east of Kingskerswell Road and will work with the County Archaeologist before handing over this section to Persimmon and moving on to other parts of the site.
A Phase by Phase sign off procedure will be agreed and there will be a handover to Persimmon from the archaeologists for each phase once confirmation from DCC Historic Environment Team that all archaeological works have been completed and appropriately recorded.
Plant and equipment will be present on site to undertake the works but residents should not be concerned that this is an indication that development is starting as this is not the case.
How should we adapt to climate change?
Devon County Council is asking you to give your views on a regional strategy that will help ensure that that our county as well as Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly can make the changes needed to cope with the worst effects of climate change.
Residents are being consulted on the Climate Adaptation Strategy for Devon, Cornwall, and Isles of Scilly ahead of its publication later this year.
To effectively respond to the climate crises, it is vital that strategies are put in place to deal with both the cause of rising greenhouse gases and their effect on our communities.
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