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Christmas is back on the horizon and as we all start to work out what to buy and for whom, I think considering where we buy our presents from has never...

Improvement notices and directions about childrens services issued to councils by the Department for Education.

Ten former councillors have been recognised for their years of service by becoming honorary aldermen of Devon County Council. In a ceremony at Sandy...

Former Exeter City Council Leader Pete Edwards has died in hospital following a short illness. He served the city of Exeter as a councillor for 30 years.

Ten former councillors have been recognised for their years of service by becoming honorary aldermen of Devon County Council. In a ceremony at Sandy Park,...

One of the many engaging aspects of being the leader of a district council is the emails and letters received from local people wanting to put across a point.

Campaigners fighting plans to develop Yelland Quay into 250 homes, none of which would be affordable, are celebrating this week after North Devon Council...

Contractors on alert for £5.2bn housing framework A mammoth £5.2bn residential development and construction framework covering the South of England has opened for tender. The residential delivery and development framework is organised by Southern Construction Framework, a joint venture between Hampshire Council and Devon County Council. The framework is set to run for four years and will be available to all public bodies across the South. The agreement has been broken down into four lots, two...

Daniel Clark Published: 11:30 AM May 12, 2021    Councils are facing the logistical nightmare of trying to meet physically while abiding by social distancing guideline - Credit: Archant Councils are facing the logistical nightmare of trying to meet physically while abiding by social distancing guidelines after a bid to allow the continuation of online council meetings was rejected by the High Court. The emergency legislation allowing virtual council meetings will not be extended beyond May 7 ...

Daniel Clark Cllr John Hart, leader of Devon County Council - Credit: Daniel Clark The Conservatives have retained control of Devon County Council for another for years – but with a reduced majority.  The Conservative Party now holds five of the eight North Devon seats and all of five of the county council election seats in Torridge.  Under John Hart’s leadership, the Conservative Party has been in charge of the council since 2009, and Thursday’s local elections saw it stretch that reig...