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New Skinners Bridge lift Fortescue Tuesday 8th November
The bridge is arriving between 9-11am today (Tuesday 8th November) but as it looks like being fairly windy with some stronger gusts, it...
cllrshughes
Nov 8, 20221 min read
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Team of Snow Wardens are geared up Ready For Winter
Once again with winter on the way I have got our team of Snow Wardens ready to roll into action should the ice and snow hit the Sid...
cllrshughes
Oct 21, 20222 min read
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Police to clamp down on speeding as drivers spotted doing more than double the limit
Police and speed detection teams will be out in force on Devon and Cornwall’s roads this month to send a clear message that speeding will...
cllrshughes
Oct 19, 20223 min read
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Stowbrook Bridge 05312 set for Repair
Having received representations over a damaged bridge at Stowbrook I contacted our bridge engineers at County…… This bridge is known as...
cllrshughes
Oct 17, 20221 min read
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Work to upgrade almost 40 streetlights along Sidmouth seafront is underway.
The streetlights along the Esplanade were fitted in 2004 to replace the old wooden columns and the lighting columns themselves are unique...
cllrshughes
Sep 22, 20221 min read
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An End of a Remarkable Era RIP Your Majesty
Devon County Councillor for Sidmouth Stuart Hughes said: "The passing of Her Majesty the Queen is the most devastating news and...
cllrshughes
Sep 8, 20221 min read
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Hughes Collating Evidence For Traffic Commissioner Public Inquiry
Stagecoach Devon has been called by the Traffic Commissioner to a Public Inquiry on 27th October 2022. Devon County Council’s Cabinet...
cllrshughes
Aug 31, 20221 min read
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Road improvements planned in Sidmouth
Resurfacing and drainage improvements will be carried out on part of the A375 Sidford Road in Sidmouth, starting next month. The...
cllrshughes
Aug 18, 20222 min read
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Devon County Council prepared for road disruption caused by the heatwave
As temperatures across the county are forecast to remain high, Devon County Council reminds the public to travel with care. The Amber...
cllrshughes
Aug 12, 20222 min read
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Helpful tips for staying safe during the hot weather
• Look out for others, especially older people, those with underlying conditions and those who live alone are particularly at risk • Stay...
cllrshughes
Aug 10, 20221 min read
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Major Road Scheme A375 Sidford Road Sidmouth
We (Devon County Council) will be carrying out carriageway resurfacing and drainage work on a 0.550 km section of the A375 Sidford Road...
cllrshughes
Aug 9, 20222 min read
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Police bring in ‘ultimate hot hatch’ cop car to teach young drivers about road safety
It’s not every day you see a head-turning police car with a roaring exhaust, rear spoiler and 345bhp – but that’s exactly what Devon and...
cllrshughes
Jul 29, 20224 min read
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Jul 27, 20220 min read
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More Tips To Keep You Cool
As temperatures soar into the 30s … here are some tips on how to keep cool - Try keeping your feet cool bykicking a leg out of the bed...
cllrshughes
Jul 14, 20221 min read
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Heatwave Tips
As Devon is set for a mini heat wave, here's how to beat the heat at night. Before you head off to bed, jump in the shower and get some...
cllrshughes
Jul 10, 20221 min read
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Vehicle Flow Reduction Due To Fuel Charges?
It looks like there could be a reduction in flows on the rural road network as a result of the rising fuel prices. Recent graphs show...
cllrshughes
Jun 13, 20222 min read
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Devon set to achieve 100,000 cycle training milestone
Devon County Council is preparing to reach an impressive milestone of delivering Bikeability cycle training to more than 100,000...
cllrshughes
Apr 28, 20222 min read
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Skinners Farm Footbridge replacement update
Pleased to say that the contract has been awarded for the Skinners Farm Footbridge Fortescue Sidmouth replacement, which is to be...
cllrshughes
Apr 5, 20221 min read
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Homes for Ukrainians Information
Devon County Council, alongside Team Devon colleagues and partners, have made considerable progress this last week contacting several...
cllrshughes
Apr 5, 20222 min read
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Cycle Routes and Footpaths Being Trialled for Winter Service Treatment
Some of the busiest cycle routes and footways in Exeter are being ‘treated’ as part of Devon County Council’s (DCC) cold weather...
cllrshughes
Mar 31, 20222 min read
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