Newly-released fly-tipping figures have been challenged by East Devon District Council (EDDC) as giving a distorted view of the actual situation.
The authority has reassured residents that it investigates every single report of fly-tipping. StreetScene officers visit all tips on Council controlled sites to check for evidence of those responsible and arrange rubbish removal.
Dartmoor National Park Authority has launched a new campaign ahead of the Easter weekend, as they and their partners prepare to welcome people back to Dartmoor as lockdown restrictions are gradually eased . 'Leave no trace, give nature space' asks people to think about the positive impact nature and the outdoors has had on their lives during lockdown, and to show compassion and care as they...
As Government lockdown restrictions are easing, beaches, parks and public spaces in East Devon are busier than ever and visitors are being asked to help the council keep the district tidy, behave responsibly and keep to the two metre social distancing rule.
Since the early May Bank Holiday, people have been taking advantage of the good weather, and the council has seen exceptional...
The fantastic sunny weekend we have just experienced here in the south west has seen thousands of people enjoying the outdoors and all that it has to offer. But whilst this weather provides a welcome boost to the local economy, the selfish behaviour of some people can potentially put people’s lives at risk.
At Spitchwick and Deeper Marsh cattle grid gateways were blocked and vehicles...
Plymouth City Council is officially launching its new alternate weekly collections service on Monday 8 May 2017, as part of its plans for a cleaner, greener Plymouth.
This means that one week households will have their recycling (green bins) collected by council crews and the following week their non-recyclable waste (brown bins) will be collected.
Fly-tippers in Plymouth will now face £400 fixed penalty notices.
The decision has now been approved to impose the maximum level allowed under new powers granted to local authorities by the government last month.
Fixed penalty notices of £400, reduced to £300 if paid within 10 days, will now be issued for small-scale offences such as dumping waste, bags of rubbish, pieces of...
The countdown is on for the new bin collection days which will start on 19 January.
Thousands of Christmas cards were delivered just before the festive season got underway to let people know what days their bins will be collected as part of a major reorganisation of the city’s rubbish and recycling rounds.
Stickers are being put on bins across the city as another way of...
Plymouth folk are being reminded to keep up the good recycling work over Christmas.
With most people due to enjoy a few well-earned days off, the Council is asking people not to forget to recycle their wrapping paper and other items while they relax.
The bin collections have been changed to allow the crews to enjoy time off with their families, so residents should check their...
