New Devon – your say on our future

Devon District Council have begun a series of engagement events, starting in Ilfracombe,  to talk to people about the government’s plans for local government reorganisation. The government wants to abolish two-tier authorities – County Councils and District Councils – and to replace them with single unitary authorities, some of them led by Mayors. It wants […]

Somerset Sight Mobile Advisory Service

Somerset Sight, a not-for-profit charity, which supports and advise blind and partially sighted people have a Mobile Advisory Service vehicle which is now visiting the following Devon towns – Axminster, Cullompton, Honiton and Tiverton. Honiton Thurs 3rd Apr Lace Walk Car Park 10.30am – 3.30pm Cullompton Tue 8th Apr Tesco 10.30am – 3.30pm No appointment […]

Cancer screening in Devon – who’s eligible and what’s involved?

Devon’s cancer screening programmes: Screening can help find cancers early, and improve chances of survival Early diagnosis of cancer can mean less treatment Screening may help prevent cancer from developing by finding cell changes Getting screened is a personal choice and you should consult your GP with any queries. The links below provide up to […]

BT digital voice events & mobile phone not spots

Mobile ‘not spots’ may leave people vulnerable when landlines are switched off Mid Devon’s resilience officer is looking to understand where local communities have “not spots” before phones go fully digital and if community support may be needed. If you know of any areas in the parish where lack of mobile phone coverage could cause […]