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Exeter Unitary plan comes under pressure
A controversial Government plan to create a new Exeter Unitary council has been thrown into doubt with senior civil servants expressing grave reservations, MPs and Lords condemning the plans, and two County Councils launching a joint legal challenge

Somebody else's child - Devon's 'invisible' children
Devon County Council is asking people across the County to help them identify children living under private fostering arrangements.
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Survey being carried out on Devon's childcare provision
A survey of parents and carers is being carried out to find out whether the current childcare provision across the county is meeting parents' needs

First preference secondary school admissions rise again in Devon
More than nine out of 10 Devon children will get a place at their first preference secondary school this September

Devon Youth Offending Service inspection finds many strengths
Devon's Youth Offending Service has been rated above the national average scores to date in a recent inspection

Wider opportunities music scheme benefits Devon's pupils
Children who learn an instrument at primary school are more confident and have higher self-esteem - according to research

Energy saving for Devon's street lights
Plans to reduce Devon's street lighting power bill and curb pollution across the County will take a step forward in coming months


	Winter BikeSafe gets commuters in right gear Bikesafe assessed rides are being offered to local businesses with high numbers of staff who commute by bike, in order to improve their winter riding skills


	Careful! Considerate! Correct! Older drivers are being given help to stay safe on the county's roads with help from Devon County Council, Devon and Cornwall Constabulary and the Highways Agency

North
Speeds reduced on North Devon Link Road
Devon County Council's biggest ever road safety campaign has helped reduce traffic speeds on the A361 North Devon Link Road

Traffic calming scheme introduced
A new road safety scheme has been completed in Bideford

New accessible minibus for Ilfracombe
Ilfracombe & District Community Transport Association is celebrating after successfully securing £28,000 funding towards a new accessible minibus for use in the Ilfracombe area


	*South* Dawlish regeneration receives £1.5 million The Council has approved the funding from its Capital Programme for work on The Strand area of the town Dartington pupils move into new eco school Pupils at Dartington's £7 million new eco school have moved into their classrooms Dartmouth library plans revealed Despite the lowest County council tax increase in its history, Cllr Stuart Barker is still committed to improving library services

East
Major investment in Clyst Vale Community College buildings officially opened
A major investment of almost £2.3 million has allowed the removal of outdated temporary accommodation

Plans submitted for new Sidmouth community centre
A community and children's centre in Sidmouth is a step closer as plans are submitted for final approval

Work starts on Exmouth Strand enhancement
The £3million scheme is underway and is expected to be substantially complete before the Remembrance Day parade on Sunday 14 November


	*Mid Devon* Cabinet asked to approve amended route for Crediton Industrial Link Road Councillors are being recommended to drop the Western Route, which had been agreed by the previous administration's Executive in February last year, and instead approve an amended Hillside Route


	*Mid Devon* Major improvement project at Castle Primary opens The extensive new build and facelift at the Tiverton school and playgroup has created three new classrooms as well as improved staff facilities and disabled access