There are fears that gridlock in Tavistock could hit new levels should up to 150 more homes on Callington Road be approved. Barrett David Wilson South West has unveiled its plans to build on a site opposite the Tors development in a leaflet to local residents. Around 630 new homes …
Read More »Manadon upgrade prompts pleas for a ‘workable tram system’ in Plymouth
PlymouthLive readers are not happy to hear that a £156m revamp of Manadon Interchange is set to cause years of disruption, even though Plymouth City Council says it’s a necessary evil. The council warns that by 2040, daily queues are predicted to spill onto the A38, leading to the potential …
Read More »MP vows to defend Bideford Post Office as fears grow over franchising threat
Plans to franchise Bideford’s Crown Post Office may be in the pipeline—but one Westcountry MP is determined not to let key services get lost in the post. Sir Geoffrey Cox KC, member of parliament for Torridge and Tavistock, has demanded urgent clarification from the Post Office on the future of …
Read More »Date set for Burrator election for West Devon Borough Council
Voters in Burrator will go to the polls in June in a delayed election for West Devon Borough Council. The poll for the ward was originally due to take place on May 4 along with the elections for the Borough’s other wards, but was postponed following the sad death of …
Read More »All the roadworks happening across Devon this week
Roadworks across Devon are continuing to cause disruption across the county this week. From repairs to water works, and resurfacing works starting in February, there are a number of roadworks to be aware of before setting off on your journeys. No motorist wants to be caught up in traffic or …
Read More »Two hundred new jobs have been guaranteed for Plymouth
Councillors have welcomed 200 new civil service jobs for Plymouth. The city council’s Labour leader Tudor Evans praised the work of its economic development team to secure the expansion of the Valuation Office Agency. He highlighted the news at a meeting of the full council to set next year’s budget …
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