Parish Council
I would like to address the following issues:
I would like to highlight to councillors and parishioners to have their say on Local Government Reorganisation. The link to the survey is on the DCC website under LGR and is open until 14th October. The scheme preferred by DCC is called “New Devon” or 9-1-1. It is comprised of the two current unitary councils Plymouth and Torbay, and then 9 separate areas within Devon county. I would like to thank Cllr Moore for his report and agree with his assessment on the 1-4-5 option. Perhaps he could give a view on “new Devon”. As I will be voting on this issue in council next month I can’t make a recommendation but I think the challenges are clear, plus I assume the Government will choose the option that suits them best, and not necessarily the option that suits Devon best. Link attached below. https://www.devon.gov.uk/news/a-stronger-future-shaped-by-communities-devon-unveils-leading-option-for-local-government-change/
On 15th September a Devon Highways trial was launched to fill all potholes within a 500metre range whilst workmen, materials and equipment is on site and not only those potholes with safety defect markings. Two Devon sites have been chosen including our division of Hatherleigh and Chagford. The trial runs until the end of October. Link attached below. https://www.devon.gov.uk/news/pothole-repair-trial-starts-in-devon/
Discussions continue regarding the cancellation of the fire service co-responder scheme and a possible solution in favour of a voluntary community responder scheme. Link attached below. https://www.devon.gov.uk/news/scrutiny-urges-ambulance-service-to-stop-plans-to-replace-fire-co-responders-with-volunteers/
On 30th September I visited the site of the new station to see first-hand the progress being made. This will be a major improvement in local rail travel options in West Devon. The schedule for opening next summer is on track. https://www.devon.gov.uk/news/okehampton-interchange-taking-shape-with-lift-shaft-and-footbridge-installed/
Cllr Sue Davies,
Devon County Councillor for Hatherleigh and Chagford