Discover exciting opportunities at Teignbridge Leisure’s Open Day!
 Teignbridge Leisure is thrilled to announce its upcoming Open Day on Wednesday 6 September, where you can explore a world of possibilities and learn about a diverse range of roles.
The event, which runs from 10.00 am to 1.00 pm is being held in Dawlish Leisure Centre, Sandy Lane, Dawlish EX7 0AF.
At our Open Day, you'll gain insights into the heart of the organisation and discover how your skills and aspirations align with our mission. Whether you're an experienced professional seeking new challenges or someone eager to kickstart their career, the diverse range of roles offers something for everyone.
You can also discover your potential and enhance your skills with Teignbridge Leisure's comprehensive accredited training courses designed to help you achieve your career goals.
At the Open Day you will meet the team, learn about roles which are available, get more information about them in a Q&A session and if you bring your CV and cover letter you can even apply for a position on the day!
Join Teignbridge Leisure on Wednesday 6 September and take the first step toward an exciting and fulfilling career.
Cost of living drop in events starting soon
 We’ve teamed up with the CVS and almost 30 other supporting organisations to run a series of six free, cost of living drop in events at locations across the district.
The events – the first of which is at Bovey Tracey on 13 September - will provide a wide range of advice and information to help residents struggling with the cost of living pressures to manage their way through the autumn and winter months.
Attendees will receive a free raffle ticket with a number of great prizes to win including a slow cooker, a heated throw, flask and an air fryer.
The dates and locations of the events, which will be attended by several council teams, are set out below.
- Wednesday 13 September 9.30 - 12.30 Bovey Tracey Riverside Centre
- Thursday 21 September 9.30 - 12.30 Moretonhampstead Parish Hall
- Thursday 5 October 9.30 - 12.30 Newton Abbot Courtenay Centre
- Monday 9 October 10.00 – 1.00 Teignmouth Pavilions
- Wednesday 18 October 9.30 – 12.30 Christow Community Hall
- Thursday 26 October 9.30 – 12.30 Buckfastleigh St Luke’s Church Hall
A wedding venue with some character
Planning on getting married or know someone who is?
Want to get married in a historic venue, full of character and surrounded by beautiful grounds for some memorable photographs?
Or perhaps you would like to take your vows outside, under the grand entrance of Old Forde House?
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If the idea appeals, take a look at Old Forde House in Newton Abbot We don’t do large weddings – we just focus on giving you undivided attention from the time of booking to the big day itself.
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 Council vacancies
Accountants, Administration Assistant, Housing Collections Officer, Local Plan Programme Officer, Technical Support Officer
Leisure vacancies
Casual Leisure Opportunities – Swimming Teachers, Class Instructors, Sports Coaches Level 1 & 2.
Full details of all vacancies and closing dates for applying are on our jobs portal.
20mph limits outside Newton Abbot’s schools from mid-September
Devon County Council is implementing new 20mph speed restrictions near Newton Abbot’s schools and colleges to help ensure that pupils, students and staff can walk to and from school in safety.
Work to make changes, such as new signs and road markings on part or all of 13 roads in the vicinity the town’s primary and secondary schools, starts in mid September.
Once we’ve completed the works part or all of the 13 roads will have 20mph speed restrictions during each school’s drop-off and pick-up times.
Housing Commission calls for evidence
The recently launched Devon Housing Commission, set up by Devon's 11 local authorities, and reported in the Residents' update of 14 July has launched a call for evidence designed to capture the views of individuals or organisations on the housing issues people face, how to solve those issues and how the Commission can make a difference.
Lea Mount footpaths to close for cliff resilience work
 Footpaths from Lea Mount park down on to Marine Parade, Dawlish will be closed to keep everyone safe as Network Rail continues its cliff resilience work between Dawlish and Holcombe.
The closures, which are marked in red on the above map, are due to take place between Monday 4 September 2023 and Wednesday 31 January 2024. Access into Lea Mount park from Teignmouth Road will be maintained.
In addition, Kennaway footbridge near Boat Cove will be closed intermittently for a few hours at a time while soil nails are drilled into the cliff close by. This will be managed in line with the sea conditions to ensure there is always an alternative safe route other than the sea wall during a storm.
The work, which is part of the South West Rail Resilience Programme, involves installing a system of soil nails and netting to reduce the risk of rocks falling onto the railway below, with the project set to last until spring next year.
For more information, please visit networkrail.co.uk/dawlishcliffs.
Families urged to boost their back-to-school budget with Tax-Free Childcare
With the new school term starting, HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) is reminding families to open a Tax-Free Childcare account today to save up to £2,000 per child on their yearly childcare bills.
Families can use their Tax-Free Childcare account to pay for any approved childcare including holiday clubs, breakfast and after school clubs, child minders and nurseries.
For every £8 paid into a Tax-Free Childcare account, families automatically receive the government top up of £2. Families can save up to £500 every three months for each child or £1,000 if their child is disabled.
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Grants for projects designed and led by young people
The Linnean Society’s 'Our Local Nature Grants' programme provides small grants for innovative projects across the UK that are designed and led by young people aged 16 and under.
Projects should increase access to local natural spaces and encourage a deeper appreciation and understanding of local nature and biodiversity. Grants up to £1,000 are available and project s should take place in 2024.
Winning applications will be selected by a panel of young people from across the UK who are aged 16-18 and the closing date for applications is 22 October.
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