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08/02/2010 Devon county councillors to freeze allowances for second year
ALLOWANCES FOR county councillors in Devon are set to be frozen again.
The incoming Conservative administration froze basic allowances when they took control of County Hall last June.
They also...
Devon Newscentre - The latest news from Devon County Council
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09/02/2010 Seven thousand potholes repaired in the past two weeks
Over 7,000 potholes have been repaired in the past two weeks by twenty-six teams of specialist gangs working across the county. The recent spell of severe weather has... -
09/02/2010 Step back in time with half term events at Tavistock Library
Devon County Council’s library in Tavistock is stepping back in time for a series of free event during the half-term holidays. The programme, called ‘The Legacy of Monks... -
08/02/2010 New play trail opens at Abbotskerswell Primary School
A MAJOR new play trail development will be opened at Abbotskerswell Primary School tomorrow (Tues). The new play trial will be used by both pupils and the wider community. It... -
08/02/2010 Energy saving for Devon's street lights
Plans to reduce Devon’s street lighting power bill and curb pollution across the County will take a step forward in coming months. The new policy to cut carbon and... -
08/02/2010 Step back in time with events at Honiton Library over half-term
Devon County Council’s library in Honiton is stepping back in time for a series of free events during the half-term holidays. ‘Roman Week’ is being held in conjunction... -
08/02/2010 Honiton Library's Speakers Directory 2010 available now!
Honiton Library has just produced the 2010 edition of its ever-popular list of speakers in the area. Priced at only 1.50, the 'Speakers, Demonstrators and Entertainers’ directory contains... -
08/02/2010 High Sheriff opens Atkinson kitchen facility
The High Sheriff of Devon will officially open a new kitchen facility at an Exeter secure children's facility next week. The Atkinson Secure Children's Home is celebrating the... -
08/02/2010 Devon county councillors to freeze allowances for second year
ALLOWANCES FOR county councillors in Devon are set to be frozen again. The incoming Conservative administration froze basic allowances when they took control of County Hall last June. They also... -
08/02/2010 Brain damaged victim warns drivers on the dangers of drink and drug driving
A hard-hitting DVD, featuring 27 year old Ashley Cousins who was paralysed following a dramatic car crash in 1998, has been launched as part of a road safety campaign... -
05/02/2010 PM refuses to talk about extra £203 per household cost of Exeter Unitary decision
Devon County Council leader John Hart has today expressed his disappointment at the Prime Minister’s refusal to discuss the Government’s imminent decision on local government reorganisation in Devon... -
05/02/2010 Devon council leader confronts Prime Minister over costs of unitary decision
DEVON COUNTY COUNCIL leader John Hart will confront Gordon Brown today with the huge increase in bills faced by householders in Devon if the Prime Minister approves a unitary Exeter... -
05/02/2010 Successful head to support Great Torrington Junior School
THE HEADTEACHER of one of Devon’s most successful primary schools is joining a North Devon junior school for the rest of the academic year to help raise standards. The... -
05/02/2010 Major improvement project at Tiverton primary officially opened
A MAJOR £750,000 improvement scheme at Castle Primary in Tiverton will be officially opened next week. The extensive new build and facelift at the school and playgroup has created... -
05/02/2010 Attorney General praises Exeter's contribution to the Justice Syetem
The Attorney General, Baroness Scotland QC, is visiting two projects in Exeter today to see first hand how they coordinate partnerships between law students, courts and the local council to... -
04/02/2010 Salt: Know your limits!
To most of us it’s a familiar message: too much salt can adversely affect our health. But what is 'Too much'? To mark Salt Awareness Week 2010, which runs... -
04/02/2010 Exeter trader convicted for poor quality building work and intimidating consumers
An Exeter man has been prosecuted for carrying out poor quality building work on driveways, extracting payment, and then leaving the victims with no method of gaining redress. Sydney Harker... -
03/02/2010 Big spending boost to protect Devon's vulnerable children
ALMOST £3 MILLION extra will be spent on caring for Devon’s most vulnerable children this year. Devon County Council’s ruling Cabinet will be asked to confirm the extra... -
03/02/2010 Dartmouth Pre-school search for premises
A DARTMOUTH pre-school is looking for new premises to move into at the end of the year, and is appealing to local people to come forward with options. Dartmouth... -
03/02/2010 Improvements to footways and road crossings across north Devon
Planned improvement works to footways, including two pedestrian crossing, are to begin this month in areas across north Devon. The works, totalling £96,000, include: Improvements to the crossing facilities... -
03/02/2010 Good care and behaviour at school with strongly improving standards
A NORTH DEVON junior school has been praised by education inspectors for its strong improvement over the past year. They say a new leadership team has made a real difference...
Devon County Council Fact File
Fact File
- Leader of the Council - Cllr John Hart
- Chief Executive -- Phil Norrey
- Budget £865 millionKey investments include:
- Schools £359 million
- Adult and Community Services £184 million
- Environment, Economy and Culture £115 million
- Children and Young People £121 million
- Political make-up:
- County Council seats: 62
- 41 Conservative
- 14 Liberal Democrat
- 4 Labour
- 2 Independent
- 1 Green Party
- Key stats:
- Population: 750,100
- Schools: 364
- Pupils: 96,200
- Children looked after: 550
- Adults helped to live at home: 18,956
- Residential and nursing care: 3,564 adults
- Libraries and Mobile Libraries: 61
- Roads: 12,831 kms (7,973 miles)
- Bridges: 3,500
- Public Rights of Way: 4,940 kms or 3,070 miles
- Streetlights: 71,000
- Illuminated road signs: 10,917
- Recycling Centres: 20
- Recycling rate: 49.21%
Figures may be subject to change
