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Don’t miss your chance to get vaccinated for COVID-19 and Flu! – more>

If your child is unwell, consult the free HANDi App from NHS Devon this winter – more>

You’re invited to SIGN THE PETITION for more central government funding for roads in West Devon and Torridge – more>

WHIST DRIVES RETURN TO THE village hall – 7.30 PM – 1ST Tues each month – from 3RD OCTOBER

£2 bus fare cap extended to end 2024

Energy efficiency upgrades available for low-income households – find out more>

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Printing of the “Piper” is financed by the Parish Council to ensure that information reaches every household in the parish.

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If your child is unwell, consult HANDi this winter
Doctors in Devon are reminding parents to consult the free HANDi app if they aren’t sure what to do when their child is unwell this winter. The award-winning app, available to download onto any Apple or Android device, was launched specifically with children in mind and is loaded with expert advice, support and guidance for […]
Don’t miss your chance to get vaccinated!
People are being reminded to get their winter jabs with less than two weeks until online bookings close for COVID-19 and flu vaccines. The NHS is urging anyone still eligible for these vaccines to book an appointment and get potentially lifesaving protection ahead of Christmas. Everyone aged 65 years old and over, pregnant women, and […]
Join our PARLIAMENTARY PETITION for more road funding
The petition is for more funding from Central Government to Devon County Council specifically to address the state of the road network within Torridge & West Devon. This petition can be signed by visiting the office of councillor Bill Lane at Churchtown – please ring first to make sure his office is open on 01822 810630. The petition will be […]
Additional funding secured to extend free training for in-demand job roles
Hundreds more free training places are being offered through the Train4Tomorrow Skills Bootcamps after we secured an extra £900,000 for our programme which helps employers bring the right skills into their business and to upskill existing staff. Aimed at adults aged 19-years-old and over, the flexible, short courses run for up to 16 weeks, delivering […]
Bus passengers on the rise with £2 bus fare cap
Bus passenger numbers across Devon are on the up and it’s hoped that the recent Government announcement to extend the £2 bus fare scheme could encourage others to get on board. Devon County Council and its bus operators have all welcomed the £2 single fare cap which has now been extended until the end of 2024. […]
The ‘Household Support Fund’
What’s the ‘Household Support Fund’? The Government has made funding available to local councils so they can offer direct support to those most in need in their area. It’s called the Household Support Fund. There are conditions on how the money can be allocated. It must be used to help people who are struggling to […]

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