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Supplier announced for multi-million-pound coastal defence scheme

East Devon District Council is pleased to announce that a supplier has now been appointed for the design and delivery of Sidmouth and East Beach Coastal Defence Scheme – marking a major milestone in progressing this vital project. 

The proposed £21 million scheme will help protect...

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South West Water to begin essential works to threatened sewer pipe in Ermington

Work is due to begin in June to replace the main sewer carrying waste from Ermington to the village's sewage treatment works.

The raw sewage pipe, which is currently laid in the bank of the River Erme, was exposed when the extreme wet weather last winter washed away part of the bank. The pipe is now considered at risk, as any more heavy rain and high river levels could wash it away,...

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Police promise robust action against illegal raves

Police will again instigate Operation Derig this Bank Holiday weekend aimed at preventing or disrupting organised illegal raves.

The police clampdown is a response to the impact that these events have on police resources. According to Devon and Cornwall Police: "Each year in Devon and Cornwall a significant police resource is required to respond and manage the removal of a number of...

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South West Water's extra investment programme to be funded from efficiency savings

South West Water today (Thursday 23 May) announced an extra investment programme to protect bathing water quality at key tourist beaches, maintain nearly six million metres of sewers and help customers in the most need.

This investment will be funded from efficiency savings in the company's current five year programme and will not impact on average household bills which will fall in...

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Revitalised fountain to light up city centre

A touch of sparkling water will be adding a sense of colour and occasion to the city centre with the San Sebastian fountain being switched on.

LED lights have been installed as well a new pump and the fountain refurbished so that the 21 fountains that make up the display can come to life.

The fountain, which is on the other side of the road from the Civic Centre, was built in...

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New online map of city road works goes live

A new online map showing details of current and planned highways works across Plymouth is now live on the City Council's roads web pages.

The interactive map shows details of work being carried out by Amey, Plymouth City Council’s highways contractor, as well as utility companies and other agencies.

Residents and businesses can use the map to search for details of works by...

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Plymouth City Council welcomes Sherford funding

A multi-million pound package of Government support to unlock development at Sherford and create a new community as well as thousands of jobs has been welcomed by Plymouth City Council.

Housing Minister Mark Prisk announced a £32 million funding injection for the new town which will bring forward the delivery of 5,500 new homes and help create 5,000 local jobs.

Councillor Mark...

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Sixty per cent of UK species in decline, groundbreaking study finds

UK nature is in trouble – that is the conclusion of a groundbreaking report published today by a coalition of leading conservation and research organisations.

Scientists working side-by-side from 25 wildlife organisations have compiled a stock take of our native species – the first of its kind in the UK. The report reveals that 60% of the species studied have declined over recent...

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Police complaints body investigates after death of Plymouth man

The Independent Police Complaints Commission (IPCC) is investigating how Devon and Cornwall Police handled reports concerning the welfare of a 34-year-old man who later died in Derriford Hospital.

Shortly before 1am on Tuesday 14 May, a woman contacted Devon and Cornwall Police to report her concerns for the man’s welfare.

Police officers attended the man’s home, in Plymouth,...

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Plymouth train travellers peeved by pongy passengers

But Plymouth passengers rank as the most compassionate carriage-mates

New research from a leading train company has found that mobile phones are the number one source of rail rage, but passengers in Plymouth would need to be overwhelmed by passengers’ smelly odours before acting on their annoyance.

The survey, conducted by train company CrossCountry, found that more than half...

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Government grants £32m for Sherford new town

The BBC has revealed that the government will provide a £32m grant for the building of Sherford new town near Plymouth.

The project which was initiated 15 years ago and granted planning permission by South Hams District Council in 2011 and is backed by Plymouth City Council, had stalled pending a decision about its viability in the current economic climate. The government's grant...

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