Case Studies
There are many successful projects in Devon where communities have taken action and work together to benefit their local area.
Following the successful pilot of minor pothole repairs, the Council has announced that the scheme is being widened. Read more >
Community project to provide reliable and efficient renewable energy. Read more >
One of the initial issues facing local councils is access to appropriate signs and equipment. Read more >
The parish of Colyton is active in trying to address their own ongoing drainage and flooding issues. Read more >
How a collection of local people can turn an idea in to reality. Read more >
Local graffiti artists have given the subway at Exe Bridges in Exeter a colourful facelift. Read more >
How Bideford Town Council have made use of the Highway Maintenance Community Enhancement Fund. Read more >
Marwood Parish Council joined the highway self help scheme and uses its funds towards a parish handyman. Read more >
A pilot project to test how communities can support local libraries Read more >
Information about the applications for the Highway Maintenance Community Enhancement Fund (HMCEF) that were approved in 2016/17. Read more >
Information about the applications for the Highway Maintenance Community Enhancement Fund (HMCEF) that were approved in 2017/18. Read more >
To find out more about being a Snow Warden watch this short film about Peter Smerdon, Rattery’s snow warden Read more >
In response to demand to fill potholes, Devon Highways Materials Laboratory identified a product, that would provide a robust fix. Read more >
Highway Self Help scheme gives town and parish councils and community self-help groups the opportunity to do small maintenance tasks. Read more >
More than 250 towns and parishes in the county have snow wardens in place in case Devon is hit by prolonged severe weather. Read more >
Parishes signed up to the Snow Warden Scheme are free to decide how they use their free salt in their area Read more >
Taking on a youth centre and creating a hub for wider community use. Read more >
The Parish of Upton Pyne are actively carrying out self help works to keep their area looking good. Read more >
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