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General Discussion

Yes, NR have been addressed on this issue, and of course everyone at the Council wants the situation improved.  I don't have any knowledge of private discussions between Landlord and Tenant, so that is as much as I can tell you.

14 May 2014

@Lynne The building is leased directly from Network Rail. With regard ard to the other points.  It seems inappropriate for me as a Councillor to say anything before the public consultation.  This is one image from several that will be available for people to see and ask questions about.  I'm sure that all the points raised so far will be dealt with. i promise to list all the ...

9 May 2014

@Lynne The government announced at very short notice, the final round of bidding for the Coastal Communities Fund would open in March with a deadline for bids by the end of April. This is the funding scheme that is paying almost £2 million towards the new Carlton Theatre, so we didn't want Dawlish to miss this opportunity. You will have read in the Gazette that the Town Council ...

@Lynne .  an important part of the coach holiday experience is the camaraderie that builds up between driver/guide and passengers.  i'm told that is why longer stops are programmed for towns where the driver doesn't have to leave them in the town centre and then drive back to the coach park. Dawlish gets the coffee stops where the coach can stop for shorter periods at Baileys. The cafe ...

7 May 2014

I think that coach parking at Sandy Lane is likely to remain the status quo for some time. Not from any positive decision by policy makers that it is the right solution, but rather the lack of investment necessary to make any of the possible alternatives viable. Demand for alternative solutions comes from the Chamber of Trade.  Their members have daily contact with customers and coach ...

7 May 2014

The facts are quite simple, and consistent with my previous postings. The view of the Town Council is that we would like coach parking at Barton Car Park if at all possible.  We are continually told by TDC that it is not. TDC are proposing to close Sandy Lane toilets.  One of the reasons why Dawlish Council is concerned about this is that they service the current coach parking facility.  We ...

6 May 2014

Thanks Flo I am happy to have the letter without any identifying features, but can't take this up without the evidence.

6 May 2014

@flo Please can you forward this letter to me?  Either via mclay1990@gmail.com or in the post to: Postern House, Priory Road, Dawlish EX7 9JF.

CAB is back in Town
30 Apr 2014

Hi Cassandra , The service will be based at the Manor, with appointments with Advisors on Thursdays and Fridays. Anyone wanting help should either attend the CAB Gateway sessions at the manor on Tuesday mornings (10am to 1pm) or ring 08444 111 444.   Mobile phone users can ring 0300 3300650.  There is an initial assessment to find the best way to help you.

30 Apr 2014

In today's Dawlish Gazette " Citizens Advice Bureau services set to be back on full track in town this year Wednesday, 30 April 2014 A FULL service Citizens Advice Bureau is making a welcome return to Dawlish this summer after a four-year absence. Town council finance chiefs have rejuvenated the invaluable social service with a cash injection of £7,000. The funding, ...