The following is a press release issued by Newton Abbot CIC. In addition I believe Teignbridge District Council have today cleared the graffiti from the subway walls. It really is a about time that the 2 Councils, Teignbridge and Devon County got on top of this issue and stopped blaming each other. NACIC’s useful intervention is […]

The Conservative run Council is considering its budget for this coming financial year. The details are in their press release below. All Cllrs have a chance to scrutinise their proposals , so do let me have your views and suggestions, as well as submitting your comments to the Council, as per the details below. “Teignbridge […]

2017 has been a bit of a whirlwind year for me, what with being elected as County Councillor in May and then married in November, hardly time for my feet to touch the ground. No signs of any let up in the pace of work for 2018, but that’s the way I like it. A […]

Western Power Distribution Affordable Warmth Affordable Warmth aims to reduce fuel poverty across Devon, Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly, by working with members of the community to reduce their fuel bills and to increase their knowledge and confidence about using energy wisely in the home. We Can Offer: • Home visits. • Home assessments […]

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 […]