Plans for thousands of new EV chargers given ‘greenlight’ Tuesday, 19 November, 2024 Devon's Cabinet has approved a scheme which will deliver up to 2,000 new Electric Vehicle (EV) chargers across Devon. Cabinet approval of the scheme last Wednesday follows the Government awarding us more than £7m funding to deliver thousands of new publicly accessible EV charging points up to 2030. The award, from the Department for Transport’s Local Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (LEVI) Fund... Local News
Residents reject Newton Abbot-wide 20mph limit – but back lower speeds near schools 18th January 2022 Proposals for a 20mph speed limit across Newton Abbot have been withdrawn after the majority of people who responded to a public consultation said that they did... Local News
British Summer Time ends on Sunday 31 October, 21st October 2021 British Summer Time ends on Sunday 31 October, and as well as remembering to put the clocks back, Devon County Council is reminding road users to “be bright, be... Local News
Star-studded start list revealed for 2021 Tour of Britain 2nd September 2021 British sporting heroes, Tokyo 2020 Olympic medallists, world champions and former stage and jersey winners will all feature in this year’s Tour of Britain... Local News
Proposals approved for new roundabout at Kitterford Cross 15th July 2021 A new £1.4 million roundabout will be built at Kitterford Cross in south Devon after proposals were approved by Devon County Council’s Cabinet (Wednesday 14... Local News
Devon’s e-bike cycle network is being expanded thanks to £125,000 of government funding. 22nd June 2021 Devon County Council has secured the grant from the Department for Transport (DfT) to expand on-street electric bicycle hire across Exeter. The main element of... Local News
Conservatives promise all-out effort to drive Devon’s economic recovery 11th May 2021 The Conservatives have kept control of Devon County Council for an historic fourth term and have pledged to do everything they can to drive the county’s... Local News
Public back the Teign Estuary Trail 16th March 2021 A public consultation has revealed overwhelming support for the latest proposals for the Teign Estuary Trail. More than 3,000 responses were received during the... Local News
More Cash for Vulnerable Adults and Children, Health and Potholes 24th February 2021 More than £37 million extra will be pumped into vital services with an additional £21.7 million for adult care and health and £11.4 million more for children’s... Local News
Measures introduced to support walking and cycling 8th February 2021 A number of measures to support walking and cycling have been introduced or proposed as part of the second phase of Emergency Active Travel Funding projects... Local News
