As the Winter weather bites, I often get asked about what help Teignbridge Council provides to those who are homeless or threatened with homelessness, and what you as a member of the public can do to help, if you know of someone that is in that situation. Below some information from Teignbridge District Council. TDC strongly encourage […]

The 3 elements of the Highweek Experimental Traffic Regulation Order are up and running. A reminder if you weren’t aware that the ETRO has been a campaign objective of Highweek Residents Association, and the 2 Bradley District Cllrs, supported by myself since becoming County Councillor, on the basis of that campaign and majority (but not unanimous) public […]

Teignbridge District Council is working in partnership with a number of companies to help residents to improve the warmth and comfort of their homes. The Help to Heat scheme grant funding became available through the Government’s Energy Company Obligation scheme and is provided by energy suppliers. Grants are available for replacement boilers, including mains gas […]

Below a Notice from Devon County Council – any queries please get in touch with me jackiebrodie05@gmail.com A381 Wolborough Street, Newton Abbot Work will take place between Wolborough Street traffic lights (Asda) and Ogwell Cross roundabout, Newton Abbot during the half-term week of 12 to 17 February 2018. The road will be closed 24hrs a […]

The following is an article that I submitted for the November edition of the Highweek Herald. “Speeding traffic is another topic near the top of many people’s list of moans, which is interesting considering that apparently 80% of motorists admit to speeding on some occasions, and that’s just those that admit it. This makes it a […]

Teignbridge District Council and Exeter City Council are stepping up their homelessness support with a new campaign aimed at highlighting all the good work that goes on in the area and raising awareness of the issue. The two councils have teamed up to launch Homelessness Awareness Week which runs from 9 to 13 October. The […]

The article below, was my contribution to the Highweek Herald in September. “This month I thought I would tackle the thorny (sometimes literally) issue of weeds, overgrown hedges, blocked gutters, dirty road signs and all those other tidying up jobs which Devon County Council will no longer carry out. Perhaps I ought to explain first why […]

A debate was held last week at County Hall, instigated by the Lib Dems, regarding the wisdom ( or otherwise) of the Conservative administration taking £2.2 million from the schools budget and adding £15 million to the reserves. The action was defended by the Conservative spokesperson on the grounds that the £2.2 million was moved […]

 It can’t have escaped many people’s notice  that we are currently experiencing a wave of car crime in Newton Abbot, the likes of which we have never seen before. I’m sure I’m not alone, in fearing that its only a matter of time before my car will be the next target, and I approach my car […]

Head to Dawlish Leisure Centre on Sept 5th, for a free event organised by Teignbridge District Council in support of its Zero Heroes project, to promote energy efficiency and associated cost-saving measures for members of the public and businesses alike. Visit trade stands for renewable energy, waste reduction, green travel and saving energy at home […]