News from the Parish Council

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You’ll need Photographic Identification (Photo ID) to Vote at Future Elections
Private Van Permits will be needed at Tavistock Recycling Centre
Household Support – including free slow cookers and electric blankets – from West Devon Borough Council
£2 Bus Fare Cap in operation till 31st March
Heating your home safely – Fire & Rescue Service Advice
Avian influenza prevention zone declared in south-west England
Financial support for households struggling to pay for energy, food and other essential items
Living Safely with Covid 19 – the New Guidance
Power cut and Storms safety advice
Annual Governance and Accountability Return 2020/21

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You’ll need Photographic Identification (Photo ID) to Vote at Future Elections
You may have already heard that the Government has introduced new rules meaning you need to show photographic identification (photo ID) when voting in person at a polling station. This is a national change implemented as part of the Elections Act 2022. Devon County Council (DCC) have explained what the new rules are, what ID […]
One Stroke every 5 minutes – Act F.A.S.T campaign relaunched.
One stroke every five minutes in the UK NHS England, in association with the Stroke Association, has relaunched the Act F.A.S.T. stroke campaign this week. The campaign highlights that a stroke is a medical emergency and urges people to call 999 immediately if they notice any single one of the signs of a stroke in […]
Private Van Permits will be needed at Tavistock Recycling Centre
Owners of a private van wanting to use the Devon County Council recycling centres in Okehampton or Tavistock will need a permit from Wednesday 1 March. Devon County Council has introduced the measure to help stop commercial waste from being deposited at their sites at public expense. It will also help make it easier for […]
Household Support – including free slow cookers and electric blankets – from West Devon Borough Council
West Devon Borough Council knows that many residents are experiencing financial hardship as a result of the cost of living crisis. The Household Support Fund is available to provide rapid short-term financial support to meet immediate needs and help those who are struggling to afford food, energy and water bills, and other related essentials this […]
£2 Bus Fare Cap in operation till 31st March
On 3 September 2022, the Government announced plans to introduce a £2 bus fare cap on a single bus ticket on most services in England outside London. This scheme started on 1st January 2023 and will be in place for a period of 3 months until March 2023. For a full list of the bus […]
Heating your home safely – Fire & Rescue Service Advice
The Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service is advising households about staying warm this winter. “If you need to heat only a small area of your home, a portable heater is more efficient and cost-effective,” they say. They recommend an electric oil-filled radiator rather than any other type of heater. And they should always […]

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