• Contaminated Land – Environmental Review

    1. Has the site been identified for inspection or further review under the Council’s Contaminated Land Strategy (or other Part IIA undertaking)? If so, please describe the priority status/risk ranking of the site and the likely timescale for any further … Continue reading

  • Population data of Greater Horseshoe Bats

    Please supply the official population data of Greater Horseshoe Bats for each year between 2016 and 2021 for: a/ Devon, South Hams SAC, Bulkamore SAC, Berry Head SAC, Higher Marks Barn SAC, Buckfastleigh SAC b/ South Hams c/ Other horseshoe … Continue reading

  • Road verge maintenance and ecology

    1.How many times per year do you mow your rural road verges, and when? Details of our grass cutting frequency are available on the Devon County Council website. 2. How many times per year do you mow your urban road … Continue reading

  • LED Street Lighting

    I would like information for Plymouth and Exeter regarding: We are unable to supply information relating to Plymouth. You will need to approach Plymouth Council for that information. These figures therefore, are for Exeter only. 1. How many LED streetlights … Continue reading

  • Nitrates and Phosphates Natura 09/04/2021

    I am writing to make a request under the Freedom of Information Act 2000/Environmental Information Regulations about how the local authority has been impacted by Natural England and Natural Resources Wales updated legal advice on nitrogen and phosphorous pollution in … Continue reading

  • Rewilding and Environmental Initiatives

    Environmental Information Regulations 2004 Information Request 11095664 How does the council define rewilding? Devon County Council (DCC) has not developed or adopted any specific definition of rewilding. Do you have any current or planned policies/initiatives on rewilding? If yes, can you … Continue reading

  • Acid Tar Lagoons in Devon

    Confirm how many acid tar lagoons or sites you have identified in your area? The County Council is not aware of any acid tar lagoons in use in its administrative area. However, it would be worth making the same request … Continue reading