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County council is targeting 'value for money'
Devon County Council is targeting value for money as one of six key goals this year. This move is part of broader efforts to ensure its finances remain stable, part of which involves targeting areas where money could be better spent or embracing
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'Social housing tanker is starting to turn'
East Devon District Council’s social housing leader believes the “huge tanker is beginning to turn” as the authority hopes to increase borrowing to fund the service, writes Bradley Gerrard. Cllr Dan Ledger (Independent, Seaton), portfolio holder
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Planners in East Devon could be under pressure to pass more applications
Planners could be put under more pressure to approve controversial or unpopular applications in East Devon because of rules dictating how much land must be available for development. Councillors discussed at length whether the committee that decides
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‘ A love of learning for life’ at Bassetts Farm Primary School
Bassetts Farm Primary School in Exmouth has achieved an overall ‘Good’ rating from Ofsted, and has been praised as ‘Outstanding’ in two areas. Inspectors visited the school at the end of June and published their report on July 15. They judged
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A weekend of free entertainment at Exmouth Festival
Exmouth Festival is nearly here – offering a weekend of free entertainment at Sideshore, Manor Gardens and the Strand. The festival, on Saturday July 20 and Sunday 21, is a celebration of the town, of arts and culture, of caring for the planet,
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Lifeboat station roof replacement work begins
A five-month project to replace the roof of Exmouth RNLI’s lifeboat station has begun today (Thursday, July 18). The station and lifeboats will remain fully operational throughout the project, but there will be changes to pedestrian access while
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Four East Devon sites win Green Flag Awards
Four East Devon parks have been recognised with Green Flag Awards - the international quality mark. East Devon District Council has been awarded the accolade for Connaught Gardens and Peak Hill Slope in Sidmouth, Manor Gardens in Exmouth, Seafield