Members' Bulletin

South West Leaders call on everyone planning a half-term break to be extra careful and to follow the rules. Exeter cases ‘broadly’ back to national average. Ask a minister a question about coronavirus. Devon’s Director of Public Health, Dr Virginia Pearson, awarded the Faculty of Public Health President’s Medal. Clocks go back and Halloween is coming…

Deputy Director for Public Health Devon says we’re not near lockdown yet; Chair of the Team Devon Board urges people not to be complacent; check confirmed cases in your area and urgent economic recovery plan unveiled and World Mental Health Day.

Cllr John Hart urges everyone to do all they can to avoid more severe restrictions in future; Introducing the NHS COVID-19 App and Site QR Code System – What you need to know! And new #YouCanAdopt national adoption campaign about adopting during coronavirus.

Access to testing in Devon; More than nine in 10 children back in school in Devon; New rules from Monday 14 September – groups of up to six allowed; and Director of Public Health Devon urges all residents to heed advice at all times.

“We should all remain extra vigilant when travelling at home or abroad” says Devon’s Director of Public Health; Back to School Special bulletin; Visiting care homes information; Growth Support Kickstart Grant Scheme; Second phase of essential tree safety work on North Devon Link Road and more.

Latest data is helping us keep on top of the situation, check confirmed cases in your area; Car sharers advised to take precautions; Inspiring young people into careers in health and social care. Preparations for schools to reopen in September; NHS priorities from August and it’s Shop Local Week this week.

Devon ranks among the lowest for COVID cases; Steve Brown appointed new Director of Public Health; Devon’s health visitors lead the way nationally; Face coverings and much more.

Devon is prepared in the event of local outbreaks; Residents and visitors asked to ‘stick with us – follow the rules and do the right thing’ as holiday peak hits the south west; and much more.

How will we manage coronavirus outbreaks in Devon; economic recovery plan to build a stronger Devon; posters for tourism providers; Local Government Association short online modules for Council Members.

Football team tackles lockdown loneliness; Understanding and supporting our BAME colleagues; help spread the message to keep our roads safe and a few of the community projects that have been helped by the COVID-19 Prompt Action Fund.