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Beach wheelchair hire at Exmouth beach

Beach Wheelchair Project in Exmouth!

07/09/2022

Exmouth Town Council has developed a Beach Wheelchair Project to hire out specially adapted wheelchairs for use on the beach

Member Story
Enjoying a warm space

Could your council offer a ‘Warm Space’ this autumn/winter?

25/08/2022

With autumn and winter rapidly approaching, could your council offer a ‘Warm Space’ to help your community keep warm?

SAAA central appointment of external auditors

18/08/2022

The SAAA (Smaller Authorities’ Audit Appointments) is responsible for appointing external auditors for opted-in smaller authorities and is now appointing for the next five year period.

Advice Finance
Cup for refill

Refill! A new guide to reusable cups and reducing waste

17/08/2022

City to Sea’s Refill campaign has launched a new guide to reducing waste, and introducing reusable cups at events

Climate Change
Councillors in Totnes enjoying the new bench installed as part of a project tackling loneliness

Tackling loneliness in Totnes with a new bench

09/08/2022

A new bench has been installed outside The Mansion in Totnes to make it easier for people to stop and chat as part of a project tackling loneliness

Member Story
Trees

Free trees available in Devon

04/08/2022

Free trees for Devon – councils and communities can apply to help with tree planting schemes that they might be planning but need to be quick!

Climate Change

Pay award for 2022/23 and payments in lieu

19/07/2022

An update from our County Officer on the 2022/23 pay award and a message to all councils from the National Employers about payments in lieu.

Advice Employment
Cranbrook Town Council putting in their mindfulness trail

Celebrating Wellbeing in Cranbrook with a Mindfulness Trail

11/07/2022

Cranbrook Town Council has tackled poor mental health and wellbeing in their town with a Mindfulness Trail and resource hub. 

Member Story
Defibrillator cabinet in place

Defibrillator and phone box refurbishment in East Budleigh

29/06/2022

A glow up for a phone kiosk and the installation of a life-saving defibrillator in Yettington, East Budleigh

Member Story

Young people helping their councils and communities

20/06/2022

The importance of young people to your community, how to engage them and read about Horrabridge’s newest (and youngest) councillor!

Advice Member Story