The school holidays have only just started, but already some families are worried about the return to school, or the transition to secondary school and all the associated costs this could incur.
The Household Support Fund is available to help people who are struggling with additional costs, such as school uniform.
Our fund provides short-term financial support to those who are struggling to afford food, energy and water bills, and other related essentials. But we also know that we can't predict every challenge that you may face, so we're able to accept applications for other essential types of support which cannot be budgeted for, such as those back-to-school expenses.
With the average cost of a branded school uniform at around £250, many families are having to make hard sacrifices to fund the most basic of needs. One family had to travel to Exmouth to get the branded school uniform of a Teignbridge-based school, and with no car had to pay the train fare as well as the cost of the uniform; but were able to recoup these expenses through their Household Support Fund application.
Unfortunately the Household Support Fund can't be used for paying a mortgage, or for rent payments, but if you are having difficulty with your mortgage payments, please contact your lender as soon as possible to discuss your options, or if you're behind on your rent you may qualify for other rent arrears support.
To apply or find out more about the Household Support Fund, including whether you might be eligible to receive it please visit our website.
 Regeneration work for Newton Abbot underway
Plans have been submitted to regenerate the market hall in Newton Abbot, providing up to ten fixed market stalls, several tabletop stalls for day traders and flexible event space. There will also be six street food stalls along with a bar, enabling the market to transition from a daytime market into a destination events venue in the evenings.
The plans show ambitious proposals for a 21st Century market hall, focusing on high quality produce, experiential shopping and local provenance. The food and beverage quarter will provide a ‘street food’ ambience, giving shoppers and visitors the chance to socialise, try locally produced fare and take in the new surroundings.
If planning permission is given the work to transform the market hall will start in October, and the market will remain open until then so shoppers can continue to get the wide range of gifts, household items, food and local produce on offer. Businesses will relocate to the temporary marketplace in the former Post Office building once the building work starts.
Businesses have already had the chance to view the temporary premises and have welcomed the chance to continue trading while their permanent location is refurbished.
Diane from Newton Phone Repairs business in the market said: “Newton Phone Repairs has exciting changes ahead, as we will be relocating to serve you better and reach new heights together.”
Jim from Ashfords Fruit and Veg added: "Thank you Teignbridge for renovating the former Post Office, looking forward to serving all our customers in our temporary home."
Outside, the market square will also be renovated, providing wholesale improvements to the public realm, lots of sitting and eating areas, greenery and an attractive market frontage.
The costs for the redevelopment work were successfully secured through government funding.
The council has also requested authority to progress the preparation of the earmarked regeneration site at Bradley Lane, including proposals for the demolition of existing buildings using some of the unallocated Future High Streets Funding.
Most of the buildings on the council-owned regeneration site have been unoccupied for years, and development plans for the site have now lapsed. The site will be more commercially appealing if it is cleared for development, and once the existing buildings have been demolished, options will be discussed to ensure an appropriate solution for the site, the town centre and local communities.
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Planning a day out with the family or friends to the beach?
Why not make your visit a little easier this summer by hiring a beach hut or chalet?
We have beach huts at Coryton Cove, Dawlish and Dawlish Warren available for daily hire throughout the summer.
Our beach huts are perfect to store all your beach essentials and water sports equipment whilst enjoying time with the family. The huts do not have water or electricity but there are amenities close by.
Beach huts can be hired for £29 per day.
Alternatively, if you’re planning to visit the beach for a little longer, Eastcliff beach chalets are available to hire on a weekly basis.
With electric and water, the chalets are in a great location allowing you to step away from the beach to make some lunch, an afternoon cup of tea or just shelter from the weather!
Chalets are £132 to hire per week (Saturday to Saturday)
To book please call 01626 215861
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Throughout August, we have lots of FREE junior ranger events to keep kids entertained!
Shell Hunt and Beach Art
Thursday 8 August 2024, 1.30pm-3pm
Head down to the beach and see what interesting bits and pieces have washed up on the tide! We will work together to make some wildlife beach art.
Beautiful Butterflies and Mysterious Moths
Thursday 15 August 2024, 10am-12 noon
Join us and see which moths have been attracted to our light trap, and then go for a walk looking for their day-flying relatives, the butterflies. Make a model to take home.
Minibeast Madness
Thursday 29 August 2024, 1.30pm-3pm
What's that chirping in the long grass? What is hiding under that log? There are so many minibeasts to find at this time of year! Let's go looking for them and make a creepy crawly model.
Activities are for children aged 7-11 years and take place at Dawlish Warren National Nature Reserve Visitors Centre. No dogs, please.
Booking is essential, please call 01626 863980, or email our ranger.
Junior Rangers is generously supported by Dawlish Coasters running club.
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