Politics

'Cost-saving plan could lead to strain on staff'

Thursday, March 11, 2010

PLANS to cut the cost of rubbish collection in Mid Devon could lead to an excessive strain on staff, officials have been warned.

Proposals to share a manager with North Devon District Council could be adopted as early as next month. Under the plan, the current waste...

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Mid Devon sets lowest tax rise in the county

Thursday, March 04, 2010

ONE of the lowest council tax increases in Devon has been agreed for Mid Devon at a meeting overshadowed by political in-fighting. Mid Devon District...

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Villagers help shape future

Thursday, March 04, 2010

WILLAND residents will be asked for their views on the future of the village at the Annual Parish Meeting on Thursday, March 18. Parish councillors...

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MP joins fight against search and rescue cuts

Thursday, March 04, 2010

NORTH Devon MP Nick Harvey has joined organisers of an internet Facebook campaign against cuts in the search and rescue service at RMB Chivenor. Mr...

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Voter reminder

Thursday, March 04, 2010

MID Devon residents are being reminded to register to vote for the anticipated General Election on May 6. To apply to vote by post, contact Mid Devon...

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Council hosts business debate

Thursday, March 04, 2010

THE future of enterprise in Mid Devon will be discussed at a public meeting in Tiverton next week. Mid Devon District Council will hold the State of...

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Groups pitch for cash

Dulverton town councillor and exhibition co-ordinator Leslie Silverlock casts his eye over the Parish Plan

Thursday, March 04, 2010

JUNIOR cricket and a patients' group were among the winners in a public vote to decide how a town would spend £15,000. The 'sensible spending'...

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Vote reminder

Thursday, February 25, 2010

MID Devon residents are being reminded to register to vote for the anticipated General Election on May 6. To apply to vote by post, contact Mid Devon...

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Car park will be free for an hour longer

Thursday, February 18, 2010

AN extra hour of free parking will be offered at a Tiverton car park in a bid to ease traffic congestion in the area. For a trial period, Mid Devon...

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Unitary decision leads to row over efficiency

Thursday, February 18, 2010

THE decision to run Exeter as a unitary authority will create difficulties and "unnecessary bureaucracy" for the rest of the county, warns the leader...

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