Lynne's Posts

Went by it today (Shutterton Bridge end) and............it's open!

Yes Michael I had my hard copy shoved through my letter box early last month but wasn't at all sure how widespread the hard copy distribution was so thought to myself at the time "Lynne, every now and then check the Dawlish Town Council website to see if it is online yet".  Then forgot to do so, then remembered today. Even if the hard copy distribution is now more widespread than it has been in ...

Well done all at Dawlish Community College.

for info: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-22016195 and note this which I found on another link "some people on a workplace final-salary scheme pay less National Insurance (NI) because their state second pension is "contracted out". They will receive a reduced version of the flat-rate pension to acknowledge the fact that they have not been contributing to the state second pension in the ...

True. And so could you!

I think the rules change when the Universal Benefit system comes into operation.

from today&apos;s Independent: George Osborne is under growing all-party pressure to boost housebuilding to kickstart the economy Labour is expected to fight the 2015 election on a pledge to bring in a huge housebuilding programme Andrew Grice Wednesday 24 April 2013 Your friend&apos;s email address Your email address </form> Note: We do not store your email ...

Click on this link for more info. http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/get-involved/competitions-and-offers/offers/free-weekend/ Note that that not all NT properties are participating and that you must take the voucher which can be printed off. Offer is free entry for a maximum of 4 people, of which a maximum of 2 adults can be over 16 years of age. These places in the south west are ...

Glad you had a good time. Here's a little something to remind you of your holiday. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=16D1VrCQJYQ

I'll second that Ziggy!

http://new.devon.gov.uk/democracy/elections-and-voting/election-2013/ and here's the link that will show you who our Dawlish candidates are (you will need to scroll down it to find the Dawlish ones). http://www.teignbridge.gov.uk/CHttpHandler.ashx?id=37169&p=0

http://www.guardian.co.uk/global/2013/apr/03/iain-duncan-smith-petition-ids-stunt

http://www.dawlish.gov.uk/edit/uploads/2013adminofficeradvertisement1068.pdf

The lead story in this week's Newton Abbot Mid-Devon Advertiser concerns a Mr & Mrs Haden who are social housing tenants in Buckland. Unfortunately, they have fallen foul of the Bedroom Tax and the article explains the difficulties they have had/are having with finding alternative, affordable, secure accommodation. The article concludes by saying "Mrs Haden is keen to hear from others worried ...

Perhaps the concessions aren't quite what they seem after all? Have a read of this and the comments underneath. http://www.guardian.co.uk/society/2013/mar/14/foster-carers-bedroom-benefits-cut

I had the tv on this afternoon when an advert came on fronted by Paul O'Grady on behalf of Save The Children. It made such an impact on me that I decided to share it with others. Take a look https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ysJwddnqx-I

An interesting article on immigration from today's Observer. http://www.guardian.co.uk/commentisfree/2013/mar/10/fresh-way-immigration-public-support

Nor me. I am an atheist as well.

You haven't told us what the Housing Corporations regulations were. And I think the point of B'nut's original posting is concerned with private sector landlords, the amount of ex local authority housing now in the private rented sector and how much those private sector landlords get from the taxpayer via hb/lha.

NATIONAL HOUSING FEDERATION Thousands of low-income families across the South West will be forced to pay more rent or move out of their homes when the bedroom tax comes in on 1 April, according to the National Housing Federation. Figures released today by the Federation claim that under the Government's new bedroom tax, 30,000 people in the South West will lose an average of £584 a year in ...

for info; I've just received this from TDC. Teignbridge housing register - it’s changing. Have your say Background Devon Home Choice is the process people use to look and apply for social housing. It is the housing register for the whole of Devon. The government sets rules on who should take priority in getting homes and councils manage this for their local areas. Recently the government ...

Looks like there are still 5 flats available. Shared ownership with Sovereign Homes. Just thought I post this should anyone know of anyone who might be interested. http://www.sovereignliving.org.uk/Property/Developments/Underhay-Close-Dawlish-Devon-EX7-0LP/-/secmaton

http://england.shelter.org.uk/get_advice/housing_benefit_and_local_housing_allowance/housing benefit_changes_2013 and the info in this leaflet produced by Leeds City Council may also be of use (can't find anything similar produced by TDC). http://www.leeds.gov.uk/docs/Welfare%20Reform%20Booklet.pdf

http://www.facebook.com/LoveDawlish

Saw this ad on the back of this week's Dawlish Post. ECT (Educational and Cultural Travel) are looking for host families in 2013 for overseas students in the following areas: Newton Abbot, Bovey Tracey, Teignmouth, Dawlish, Shaldon, Bishopsteignton and all the other towns and villages in surrounding areas. Phone Barbara 01626 871372 info@ectdevon.co.uk (the same organisation is also ...

You busy? Your postings have been noticeable by their absence.

7.30pm - 11.30pm Raffle, bar, hot food Tickets £8.50 email dawlishtransition@gmail.com http://dawlishtransition.blogspot.co.uk/p/aims.html

For those that have comments to make on these proposals - you can submit comments/observations directly to the parliamentay Works & Pensions Committee. Comments have to be in by Friday 15th Feb. 2013. Details of how to do this can be found on this link. http://www.parliament.uk/business/committees/committees-a-z/commons-select/work-and-pensions-committee/news/plscallev/

Yeah Ellie's Attic is great (it's on Shutterton Industrial Estate. Turn into the estate, then turn right by Dawlish Carpets. Ellie's Attic is on your left. They've just expanded into the premises next door so much stuff do they have).

Yes I could see the fire fighters and the smoke coming from that direction when I was up walking the dog on Sandy Lane Playing Fields about 10.00 this morning. Someone also walking his dog could tell me at that time that the incident was in EastCliff Close and that he understood it had been caused by builders/roofers equipment catching the roof alight and that the wind was aiding and abetting ...

@stephen15 - i don't know. i don't live in the town to notice.Perhaps someone else can tell you. I just happened to be a passenger in a car yesterday that was being driven along Queen Street and then The Strand and I just happened to notice the Christmas trees and lights. There were no festive lights on but whether that's because we are no longer in Christmas or because they don't work or what, ...

21st Jan?

NEW HOMEBUY SCHEME LAUNCHED IN TEIGNBRIDGE First-time buyers in the Teignbridge area of Devon will now stand a better chance of acquiring the keys to their first home following the launch of an equity loan scheme. People who want to own their own home in Teignbridge but have struggled to raise the deposit now have the opportunity to apply for a loan under the Open Market HomeBuy scheme, ...

@cheftallyrand . sorry! (and yes i've still got your e-mail address and will endeavour to contact you directly in future as well as posting on here about matters directly relevant to yourself). Have a good year. L.

Update on when the affordable homes will be available. June 2013 for the Bovis units (14 rent and 1 shared ownership) and October 2013 for the Cavanna units (2 rent and 13 shared ownership).

Bus service replacing trains at Dawlish. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-devon-20724114

and the winner is.................. A Discover Dawlish motif formed by two black swans forming a heart shape with their necks . Along with........... Dawlish - Discover the Difference. (check out the half page advert on page 6 of this week's Gazette)

Just been given one of these (more being given out at the Christmas Market on Sunday) and very impressed with it I am too. It will be especially useful for those visiting the town. Well done all concerned with its production.

Just a reminder

Sounds great and if it is anything like the first one, it will be (great).