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10/03/2010 Devon's Cabinet agrees £80 million school building boost
DEVON COUNTY COUNCIL will spend nearly £80 million next year in a major programme of school building.
The programme - to improve and replace schools and facilities for children, young people...
Devon Newscentre - The latest news from Devon County Council
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19/03/2010 Renewable Energy 4 Devon wins coveted award
Devon County Council is celebrating after learning it has won a prestigious award thanks to its support for green initiatives. The Council scooped the Public Sector Energy Award with its... -
19/03/2010 British Tourism Week *(15-21 March) – New Ambassadors promote careers in tourism
The Devon Tourism Careers Ambassadors programme which is funded and supported by Devon County Council has welcomed 10 new Ambassadors to the scheme during British Tourism Week. The scheme has... -
19/03/2010 Cash prizes on offer for schools as competition deadline extended
Schools could be in line for hundreds of pounds in prize money if their pupils are the lucky winners of any of the five categories in a local competition. There... -
19/03/2010 Devon pupils look to the future at Waste Summit
The future of Devon’s waste will be in the hands of 80 students next week during the eighth ‘Don’t Let Devon Go to Waste’ summit on Tuesday 23rd... -
19/03/2010 Wheels to help mobility
A new Devon County Council-funded Shopmobility scheme in Crediton is being launched next Tuesday, 23 March. The service will allow people with limited mobility to use, electric powered scooters... -
18/03/2010 Council hits back at criticism on potholed road
Devon County Council has hit back after campaigners are told their road is a priority, and that it is already on their planned programme of work for resurfacing. The Council... -
18/03/2010 Pupils at the heart of new Children First Federation
THREE MID DEVON primaries are launching a pioneering educational federation to maintain and improve their high standards . The governors of Wilcombe, Sampford Peverell C of E and Hemyock Primaries have... -
18/03/2010 St James named most improved school in the South West
AN EXETER secondary school has been named the most improved in the South West by a national specialist trust. The Specialist Schools and Academies Trust says St James is one... -
17/03/2010 Devon’s economy slow to recover
Devon County Council has today issued its Economic Bulletin for March analysing the economic and unemployment figures for the county. The latest government statistics also released today show that the... -
17/03/2010 Anniversary of Devon British Sign Language Charter
Devon County Council is celebrating the 4th year of the Devon Charter for British Sign Language. The anniversary comes as Devon launches the UK’s first Deaf Heritage month, an... -
17/03/2010 Success for Devon as fund guarantees more jobs
Up to 157 new jobs for 18 – 24 year olds are to be created in Devon and Torbay with further funding secured from the government through the Future Jobs Fund... -
16/03/2010 Local people contribute to new library design
Devon County Council is asking people in Newton Abbot what facilities they would like to see in their new multi million pound library, learning and information hub next year. Before... -
16/03/2010 New session for tiny tots at Totnes Library
Totnes Library is now running relaxed, informal sessions on Monday mornings for parents with very young children to listen to stories, draw or enjoy craft activities. Library Manager Chris Alton... -
16/03/2010 Family History Help Desk event
Members of the Devon Family History Society will be on hand at the Devon Record Office this week to offer advice and help for people tracing their family trees. On... -
15/03/2010 Science Park approval gives County Council go ahead for key links
DEVON County Council is set to push on with vital road and infrastructure developments to Exeter Science Park after welcoming outline planning consent was finalised for the site. Planning agreements... -
15/03/2010 Proposed traffic orders on A379 at Exeter
A 50mph speed limit on the A379 on the outskirts of Exeter is among a series of proposed orders put forward as part of new developments being constructed between the... -
15/03/2010 Boost for scheme that supports local traders
Devon County Council’s Buy With Confidence scheme is supporting economic recovery by helping local businesses that believe in excellent customer service. The scheme lists reputable businesses in Devon who... -
15/03/2010 Schools plan to work more closely together to boost pupils' education
THREE SOUTH HAMS primaries are proposing to launch a pioneering educational federation to maintain and improve their high standards. The governors of Blackawton, East Allington and Stoke Fleming Primary Schools... -
15/03/2010 North Devon primary 'adding value' for high achieving pupils
PUPILS AT A North Devon primary school are enjoying rising academic standards and very good care, according to education inspectors. They say Our Lady’s Catholic School in Barnstaple is... -
12/03/2010 Public consultation on future of transport in Exeter
THE future of transport in Exeter will be the subject of a public consultation launching on Monday (15 March). Devon County Council is holding four exhibitions in the city to...
Devon County Council Fact File
Fact File
- Leader of the Council - Cllr John Hart
- Chief Executive - Phil Norrey
- Gross budget £1.385 billion
- Key investments include:
- Schools £374 million
- Adult and Community Services £217 million
- Environment, Economy and Culture £106 million
- Children and Young People £115 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
