The cost of reorganising councils in Devon will cost the taxpayer an estimated £100 million and we haven’t seen any evidence that the changes will deliver the projected savings. That’s the message from our Leader Cllr Julian Brazil, as a joint plan outlining how local government could be reorganised in Devon is submitted today.
After using QR codes or downloading from unofficial websites, there have been a few instances where residents have fallen victim to fraudulent PayByPhone accounts .
We’re developing future talent by investing in 9 apprenticeship positions– including an electrician, a planning officer and Life on The Edge apprentices. We’re also helping 5 of our staff gain more qualifications through the apprenticeship levy.
We are taking significant steps to ease the pressure on temporary accommodation and tackle the affordable housing crisis head-on, with a variety of important and exciting projects underway.
In partnership with Plymouth City Council, we have successfully prosecuted a Plymouth fly tipper who left a pile of garden waste in Vinery Lane, Plymouth, which falls within the South Hams District boundary.
Plymouth and South Devon (PASD) Freeport are proud to sponsor and support the newest track as part Tech South West’s hugely popular Growth Forge programme, the Marine Tech accelerator.
As part of our drive to create lower cost homes, we are investing an additional £300,000 to bring the Clay Park housing development in Dartington one step closer to completion.
