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Mobile Boost Scheme offering vouchers to improve mobile coverage

29/10/2021

If you’re struggling with poor indoor mobile coverage, then Connecting Devon and Somerset may be able to help with the Mobile Boost Scheme which aims to upgrade indoor 4G coverage in not-spot areas.

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DEFRA consultation on Environmental Permitting Regulations and the effect on cemeteries

28/10/2021

DEFRA has launched a consultation into amending the Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) 2016 Regulations which may affect all burial authorities and existing cemeteries or burial grounds.

Consultation
Firework display

Bonfire and fireworks events advice

Advice from Gallagher Insurance on holding bonfire and fireworks events, and government safety guidance on using fireworks responsibly

Advice
Kids enjoying the Chudleigh pump track

Pump track triumph for Chudleigh Town Council

19/10/2021

Following a request from a 10 year old, Chudleigh Town Council has installed a new pump track to provide a new facility for the community

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Police Cyber Alarm tool and training from the Cyber Crime Unit

18/10/2021

The Devon and Cornwall Police Cyber Crime Unit share details of the Police Cyber Alarm tool which can help you monitor malicious cyber activity, along with other assistance they can provide.

Advice
Apple Tree

Right Place Right Tree guidance for Devon has launched

15/10/2021

Right Place Right Tree guidance for Devon has been published, aiming to help with tree planting schemes or woodland creation in Devon.

Devon’s health and care system under extreme pressure

14/10/2021

NHS Devon CCG has warned that Devon’s health and care system is under extreme pressure and is asking for support

Gallagher Insurance advice on the scrapping of proposed changes to compulsory motor insurance legislation

06/10/2021

Gallagher Insurance have provided advice to our councils on the scrapping of proposed changes to compulsory motor insurance legislation and how that might affect councils.

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Wild About Devon upcoming webinars including Devon Dark Skies Week

30/09/2021

Three upcoming Wild About Devon webinars in October looking at the importance of hedges and marking Devon Dark Skies Week

Events
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Mary Tavy Parish Council working with Devon County Council to provide a parish lengthsman

28/09/2021

Mary Tavy Parish Council employed a parish lengthsman to undertake a comprehensive program of roadside ditch, gully and drainage clearance with help from Devon County Council’s Highway Maintenance Community Enhancement Fund

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