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If you, or someone you know, needs to change the hours you/they work because of childcare responsibilities you can make a request for flexible work. Your employer has a duty to consider your request in a reasonable manner and your employer must not discriminate against you. more info here Child-friendly working hours - Maternity Action

ACCESS to Dawlish beach is due to be open to all over the Bank Holiday weekend. Contractors working on the latest phase of sea wall improvements have been able to open the Colonnade underpass. Read more... https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/news/beach-open-for-bank-holiday-560809

Details Event by Splat Attack Langstone Cliff Hotel • Ankle supporting footwear (E.g. trainers) • All ages 8 Learn more about COVID-19 guidelines Tickets splatattack.co.uk Public · Anyone on or off Facebook Splat Attack invites the whole family (age 8 ) to dodge and duck gooey splats whilst exploring an adventure play area ...

Across the world, countries are giving citizens more power over how they die, yet here in Westminster, we haven’t debated the topic on the floor of the House of Commons in the main debating chamber since 2015. Read more... https://www.dawlish-today.co.uk/news/politics/time-to-debate-assisted-dying-issue-559462

Sometime next month those with children turning 4 during this coming academic year will be receiving application forms concerning choosing a primary school. For those families with a parent or parents that go out to work whether or not the schools offer pre school and after school childcare may be a deciding factor. I've done some research. Cost: breakfast club =  circa £5.00 per session and ...

Looks like his book on dawlish history just got more expensive😀

At one point I think that the people in the United Reformed Church (don't know what they call themselves now) did a big book sale, they may be interested. Someone else to ask is Angie at the Council offices in the Manor, she has lots of connections to groups around so may know of someone.

UPDATE: We’re aiming to open Colonnade underpass this weekend (Saturday 20 and Sunday 21 August) and over the Bank Holiday weekend (Saturday 27, Sunday 28 and Monday 29 August). Please note these dates aren’t yet guaranteed and we’ll post another update on Friday, depending on progress on site. We are busy building a walkway so that you will be able to access the beach and King's Walk ...

A MYSTERY donor has come forward to secure the appearance of the headline act for this year’s Dawlish Celebrates Carnival parade. Read more... https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/news/entertainment/donation-ensures-a-caribbean-twist-for-carnival-2022-558826

Minibus Drivers - fancy driving a minibus for your Community? No training, no problem. Need a refresher, we can support. Join our volunteer team supporting Transport in the Community, for the Community. We have a small fleet of vehicles for travelling people around the wonderful area we live. Offering day trips out for individuals, groups and assisting activities throughout the year. We can’t do ...

The listed one was replaced a few years ago i stood and watched it being put into place i believe if my memory serves me correctly its composite so it's not affected by salt water.

Today, Sunday, is the final day covered by the Amber Warning of Extreme Heat and now a third Yellow Warning of thunderstorms has been issued. Read more... https://www.dawlish-today.co.uk/news/thunderstorm-warnings-rolled-over-into-wednesday-559392

But in August 1990 an armed robber pointed a gun at a woman cashier in a building society office and demanded ‘give me the money.’ Read more... https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/news/the-day-armed-robber-held-up-building-society-558620

You may have seen our signs around town - we are recruiting retained firefighters in Dawlish. For more information please visit https://www.dsfire.gov.uk/.../call-firefighter-vacancies Send us a message via facebook with any questions or if you'd like to arrange to have an informal chat with us in person. We'd love to meet anyone living within 5 minutes of the station who may be interested ...

DTC's planning committee decision: Decision: Resolved that this Council recommends refusal to the application due to a lack of information as noted by Devon County Highway’s concerns.

What? Because of big helicopters flying over?

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Truss will say anything to get what SHE wants. If you trust what a politician says then there is no hope for you!

Car boot sales have always been a great place to pick up a bargain or make a bit of extra money. But with lots of families struggling to make ends meet during the cost of living crisis, many are now thinking about attending one for the first time. Dawlish Warren Address: Warren Farm, Warren Road, EX7 0NG Day: Wednesdays Start time: Sellers 11am, buyers 1pm End time: 4pm Sellers: Cars ...

Dawlish Celebrates Carnival are offering a limited number of free tickets to their picnic in the marquee event on the Lawn in Dawlish on Saturday, August 20 from 7pm to Ukrainian guests. Local band Maddy and the Chaps are performing. The ticket gives entrance to the event. People bring their own food and drink on the night Email: chairman@dawlishcelebratescarnival.co.uk

UPDATE: We are working in a constricted space close to the capped gas main and a sewage pipe as we continue build the new sea wall in Dawlish. This means access to King’s Walk promenade and the beach at Colonnade underpass remains closed until further notice to keep everyone safe. We are currently installing the remaining piles for the foundations for the bridge that will link the two ...

The programme of events for Dawlish Carnival 2022, which will take place from 13 to 19 August, is now on sale. You can buy physical copies at various locations around the town and nearby. These include: • Presents of Dawlish • The Puzzled Sweet Shop • Ten Green Bottles • Dawlish Hub Store • The Local Scoop • Dawlish News • Salty Dog Kiosks • Premier store on Brunswick Place • Central ...

Dean Rossington, 64, of Langdon Hospital, Dawlish, was remanded in custody until the trial which is listed for August 28. Read more... https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/news/courts/trial-for-man-charged-with-sending-illegal-letters-557758

Update: the three childminders who offer year around child care are: Jacqueline Kay and Louise Jones both in Starcross and Shari-Lynn Lamkin in Dawlish (Warren). The other child minders offer term time only.

Appeal dismissed.

@boo hope Unless you vote you cannot get change.Apathy is the greatest danger, if someone complains but does not vote then is it is hyprocisy to complain. You may not get changes that you want but you have cast your vote and done all you could.

Please let others know about this. How do you pay for childcare? Let us know your experiences. Whether you use childcare vouchers, Tax-Free Childcare, tax credits or get help from family, tell us how it works for you and any issues you've faced in our childcare survey .

Biker dies crash with car on A381 in Bishopsteignton Read more... https://www.devonlive.com/news/devon-news/biker-dies-crash-car-a381-7409065

Same old pigs at the trough mentality by the warped sense of worth many in higher management have about themselves even when everything around their little kingdoms is falling apart. Usual over inflated packages for those who parasite of the back of those who can and do. Nothing will change whilst those in power are not as accountable as the level us peaseants are held accountable in our ...

Well done and respect for your hard work picking up the litter. Should get a one off payment from the council for doing their work for them. I for one in Dawlish am less than happy with the ever decreasing services that I am having to pay £2657.91 in rates to Teignbridge Council. I am aware of the breakdown of the rates and who get's what percentage, but where have so many services gone!

As that worked - I'll try again. By complete chance I came across an MOD press release issued only two days ago concerning childcare costs and military personnel. If you know of any military families with school age children perhaps you could let them know about it. Military families to benefit from £3,000 of childcare support Serving personnel across the UK will be entitled to free ...

Vacancy details Post Title: Finance & Administration Officer Reporting to: Town Clerk Responsible for: None Hours: 30 (Monday to Friday) Salary: SCPs 14-19 – £23,484 to £25,927 fte (pro rata) Place of work: The Manor House, Dawlish Main Purposes of Role • To be the Council’s bookkeeper, ensuring that Council finances are kept on a professional basis, compliant with appropriate ...

Doctor attended late mother in law at 10.15 am. He rang and ordered an ambulance to urgently transport her to Dawlish hospital from Sainsburys end of town. It eventually arrived at  9.45 pm almost 12 hours. No excuses this is totally unacceptable and borders on being unfit for purpose.

With sustainable sea-defence needed more than ever before, Sika explores how concrete can combat the tide and how specification promotes more sustainable projects See more... https://sikaconcrete.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/Dawlish-Seawall-Devon-spread.pdf

A person has been taken to hospital following a "diving incident" off the coast of Dawlish earlier yesterday evening (July 27). Multiple emergency service crews attended the incident at around 6pm this evening Read more... https://www.devonlive.com/news/devon-news/person-airlifted-hospital-after-diving-7390191

Re the planning approval for an extra house in the grounds. Found this on TDC's planning website. • Outline - dwelling with double garage (approval sought for access) Fayfield Fay Road Dawlish EX7 9JH Ref. No: 19/02089/OUT | Validated: Fri 22 Nov 2019 | Status: Approved • Discharge of condition 5 on planning permission 16/00317/OUT for outline - Detached dwelling (approval sought for ...

The Dawlish Sunflower Bunch, the town’s cancer support group, has officially opened its relocated beach hut at Coryton Cove. Read more... https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/news/health/beach-hut-retreat-is-for-cancer-patients-and-their-families-555894

PC Tregale is currently suspended from duty, having previously been based with Teignmouth and Dawlish Neighbourhood Police. Read more... https://www.falmouthpacket.co.uk/news/20298913.devon-cornwall-pc-matthew-teagle-due-court-alleged-sex-offences/

Decision: Resolved that this Council recommends refusal on the grounds that: ·         The Committee has severe concerns regards the link road alignment from this site to the adjoining application site 21/02674 (see image below and ‘X’ marker), ·         The Committee has concerns regards which application (22/01067/MAJ or 22/01042/MAJ) covers the link road access from Gatehouse School ...

Resolved that this Council recommends refusal on the grounds that: ·         The site does not conform with the DA2 Supplementary Planning Document in that that the western boundary path appears incomplete, ·         The proposed link road appears to narrow when connecting with application site 22/01042/MAJ and does not appear to adhere to ‘avenue’ specifications; and ·         Concerns for ...