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Friday 29 August 2008

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Winter bus timetable launched for East Devon

From Adrian Lane, Exeter 383262, November 06, 2007

THE free winter bus timetable 'East Devon Bus Times' published by Devon County Council is now available.

The guide provides residents and visitors with comprehensive timetable information of the different bus operators currently serving the area, many of which are under contract to the County Council. A summary of rail and National Express Coach services are also included.

Services featured in the guide include those in Exmouth, Budleigh Salterton, Sidmouth, Seaton, Axminster, Honiton and Ottery St Mary. Timetables included are the winter CoastLinX53 along the Jurassic Coast.

Councillor Margaret Rogers, Devon County Council Executive Member for Environment, said: "The winter timetable is a comprehensive guide and a useful source of information for anyone planning to use public transport to travel to work and for days out."

The guide is being distributed to a number of outlets in the East Devon area including libraries, Post Offices and Tourist Information Centres and is a useful source for anyone planning to use the bus to travel to work and for days out.

For all timetable enquiries in South West England call Traveline on 0871 200 22 33 (calls cost 10p per minute from a landline) or visit www.traveline.org.uk

DevonBus publications may be obtained by telephoning DevonBus on Exeter 01392 382800 or by e-mail to devonbus@devon.gov.uk.

Also visit www.devon.gov.uk/buses

Notes for Editors:

Councillor Margaret Rogers, 01297 680384.

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  • Leader of the Council - Cllr Brian Greenslade
  • Chief Executive -- Phil Norrey

  • Budget £800 million
  • Key investments include:
  • Schools £349 million
  • Adult and Community Services £164 million
  • Environment, Economy and Culture £106 million
  • Children and Young People £101 million

  • Other important County Council support includes:
  • Building programme: £185 million for new schools, roads, care services, libraries and recycling centres

  • Political make-up:
  • County Council seats: 62
  • 33 Liberal Democrat
  • 23 Conservative
  • 4 Labour
  • 2 Independent
  • Next County Council elections: May 7, 2009

  • Key stats:
  • Population: 741,000
  • Schools: 365
  • Pupils: 96,200
  • Children looked after: 584
  • Adults helped to live at home: 17,622
  • Residential and nursing care: 4,212 adults
  • Libraries and Mobile Libraries: 61
  • Roads: 12,820 kms (7,966 miles)
  • Bridges: 3,500
  • Public Rights of Way: 4,960 kms (3,200 miles)
  • Streetlights: 71,000
  • Illuminated road signs: 10,917
  • Recycling Centres: 20
  • Recycling rate: 49.21%

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