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If so, the £1million came from government. Still a lot if money, but at least paid by taxpayers across the Uk, not just in Teignbridge.

@Lynne Our dialogue on this subject has gone on for some time, and I am beginning to feel that I will never be able to answer enough questions to satisfy your concerns.  Every answer leads to another set of questions, and we are in danger of becoming a double act that tires the paitience of everyone else. A politer version of Judith and Margaret. If you have views about how the ...

5 Dec 2014

There is an expression of interest form so volunteers can explain what they feel able to offer to the process. So, please can volunteers email townclerk@dawlish.gov.uk

5 Dec 2014

The 6 councillors have been asked to make a recomendation based on the people who offer their help.  The expectation is that we will end up with a balanced team making best use of the knowledge and experience available. The decision about who to appoint will be made by the Full Council.

@Carer Teignbridge are saying the following in their Local Plan A Coastal Park is proposed between Dawlish and Dawlish Warren. The main purpose of the Coastal Park will be to attract visitor pressure away from the European Sites at Dawlish Warren (SAC) and the Exe Estuary (SPA and RAMSAR), and as such it will be a piece of strategic infrastructure providing suitable ...

Just a reminder everyone, tomorrow night

Lynne see new thread Can a Local Plan be altered?

Lynne asked this question in a thread about a Neighbourhood Plan for Dawlish Okay - let me ask this question. Can the current Teigbridge Local Plan, the one that was adopted in May of this year, can it now be altered in any way? Not necessarily by any of the Neighbourhood plans that may come forward but by other ways? In other words, is what is writ in the Local Plan, the word, as ...

That is a mis reading of the situation Lynne What was agreed last night is effectively a conscience clause, respecting the right of everyone to agree or disagree with PT but recognising the restrictions govt place on what can be written into a neighbourhood plan because the local plan trumps it. It would be a remarkable document if absolutely every element met with universal support.

4 Dec 2014

As promised, a report on the discussion about this at Town Council last night. The various reports were accepted, so the steering committee can begin to form. There was the opportunity for 6 councillors to serve on this group, and as 6 people had volunteered they were appointed: Cllrs Bloomfield, Clemens, Mary Lowther, John Petherick, Prowse and Swift. The terms of their appointment ...