Localism in action in Dawlish

For those who want to know a little more about the proposed changes to planning and neighbourhood consultation, you may wish to link to this press release from Teignbridge District Council regarding Dawlish. Dawlish has been chosen as one of 17 front runners to pioneer the localism agenda./

http://www.teignbridge.gov.uk/index.aspx?articleid=14922

Ashburton Food and Drink Saturday - 10th September 2011

Well done and thank you to all organisers, stewards, food and drink outlets and those of you who gave your time and skills to demonstrate your culinary arts.

Brilliant day, great atmosphere - super nibbles.

This October sees Free Running.......

Thought those into Skateboarding and Freestyle BMX might want look at this Press Release from Teignbridge District Council:

http://www.teignbridge.gov.uk/index.aspx?articleid=14918

Teignbridge District Council -Community Plans Making Local Voices Heard

Residents in Bovey Tracey and Heathfield are being asked for views on new plans for the parish as Teignbridge District Council sets out ideas in a draft Community Masterplan:

The link to the TDC web page is below:

http://www.teignbridge.gov.uk/index.aspx?articleid=14905

Businesses Invited to Free Forum Event - Teignbridge District Council

TDC are holding another Business Forum open to all local businesses 6pm Wednesday 7th September. This is also an opportunity to meet Councillors and network with colleagues. The link to the event is:
http://www.teignbridge.gov.uk/index.aspx?articleid=14890

Ashburton and Buckfastleigh Hospital League of Friends

Advance notice of a concert 'Evening with Gershwin' by Rob Young and friends. To be held 29th October at St Lawrence Chapel commencing 7.30pm - organised by the Ashburton and Buckfastleigh Hospital League of Friends.

Press Release - First 100 Days of the Conservative Administration @ TDC

In our first 100 days this is what we have achieved.....

Freezing Council Tax

We are freezing our share of your Council Tax for the next two years, and we’re aiming to extend this until 2015.

We promised to review the joint working arrangements with Torridge District Council, as result, we are working on a proposal to form an Accord with all the district councils in Devon, in order to achieve a 40% saving in our back office costs over the next 3 years. This will be a key element  in delivering a Council Tax freeze.

Making Housing A Top Priority

Working harder to deliver more homes where communities want them most.

We have been actively discussing the topic of new homes with the public and we are listening to the type community benefits they want to see as a result. An observation so far, is because of the lack of finance from central government, if towns and villages want superior facilities, it will have to come as result of well planned development.

Bringing Power To The People

We are giving more power back to town and parish councils, putting extra responsibility and control in local hands.

We have been looking at the assets currently under the council’s ownership to see if they are working hard enough for the public. In the coming months, some these will be transferred to other bodies in order to achieve more for their communities.

Backing Business and Promoting Tourism

We are aiming to promote regeneration, create more local jobs, support our businesses and attract more visitors.

We have a good understanding of business and we have engaged with that sector in a number of ways to cut red tape, improve job creation and offer future prosperity for local trade.

On tourism, during the Winter we shall be hosting the first Tourism Summit to help plan a better future for those involved in the holiday trade.

Reviewing Car Parking Charges

To encourage more in-town shopping and reduce costs for motorists.

We have already implemented a pilot scheme for free Sunday parking and this will be extended to all areas soon.  This action has prompted excellent support from the business community and other ideas to promote in-town shopping are being considered.

Simple ideas, intelligently applied.