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Lots of councils across the country are short of money - Conservative controlled Devon County Council being one of them. The councils are short of money for a variety of reasons - a huge drop in funding from central government since 2010, an increase in demand for the services that local government addresses (eg social services, special needs education, homelessness) and inflation.
More lib-dem ? measures to get more money out of locals and discourage day trippers. Higher rates and less services under this mob.
The ladies toilets by the old information centre.
DEVON County Council’s trial scheme for traffic lights on the A379 in Starcros begins today. The trial will run from Monday, February 12, until Thursday, March 28. Read more... https://www.dawlish-today.co.uk/news/traffic-light-trial-to-begin-in-starcross-665358
FORCES veterans will be able to meet and chat over a cuppa thanks to a Dawlish couple. Read more... https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/news/brew-and-banter-for-forces-veterans-664761
Due to the lack of service we seem to get from the railways by whoever, why not consider making the track between exeter and plymouth Dartmouth a heritage railway. Using historic steam or desiel engines and refurbished rolling stock. This would bring a more reliable service for the passegers and a huge tourist attraction, with views that are better than many in existance.Also the ...
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Mid Devon Advertiser/Dawlish Gazette informs us that 'Labour opt out of Teignbridge as a general election battleground' Surely a professionally qualified journalist would verify whether this 'interpretation' holds any water by checking with, say the local Labour party itself - and presenting their side of the story for balance. This is just a rehashing of a post from the Lib Dem's Teignmouth ...
The award-winning Amelia’s restaurant at Cofton Holidays in Starcross has welcomed an exciting new Executive Chef who promises to bring his experience working at Michelin-starred restaurants and with Hugh Fearnley Whittingstall to this hidden gem loved by foodies. Read more... https://wearesouthdevon.com/renowned-new-executive-chef-brings-fresh-seasonal-menu-to-amelias/
When are the libm dem controlled council going to replace the bridge in the manor park. This has been closed for over a year and we get responses like " were looking into it." This is the council that has spent thousands in making Forde HQ " zero neural" and empolyed a climate change officer at circa £35k a year then tell you there is no money available. This lot are too busy playing politics ...