Tag Archives: Cllr Roger Croad
Posted on: 11 March 2013 | Posted in: Environment
Council approves £3M to repair and restore Grand Western Canal
The Cabinet has confirmed its decision to repair, restore and modernise part of the Grand Western Canal following extensive damage in November last year.Posted on: 13 February 2013 | Posted in: Environment
Devon supports Cross Channel Declaration
Devon County Council backing new agreement with French authorities to tackle threat of pollution from shipping incidentsPosted on: 12 February 2013 | Posted in: Environment
Additional funding for successful library wellbeing scheme
A pioneering scheme designed to improve people’s memory and mental wellbeing through shared reading is being rolled out across libraries in DevonPosted on: 21 January 2013 | Posted in: Health and Wellbeing
Fund raising to restore the Grand Western Canal after dramatic collapse
The Friends of the Grand Western Canal is raising money to assist in the rebuild of the canal's embankment at Halberton after its dramatic collapse following heavy rainfall.Posted on: 9 January 2013 | Posted in: Environment
Heritage Lottery Fund hands first class ticket to Devon’s prestigious railway collection
Rail enthusiasts are celebrating the announcement that Devon County Council has secured a grant of £49,600 from the Heritage Lottery Fund to improv…Posted on: 17 December 2012 | Posted in: Community
Information gathering event about Grand Western Canal
Communities along the Grand Western Canal are being invited to a fact-finding meeting to establish events that led to the breach of the canal last month.Posted on: 14 December 2012 | Posted in: Environment
Watercoolers help in the fight against heavy drinking
Self-service watercoolers are being installed in pubs and clubs across Devon to encouage partygoers to drink more water.Posted on: 14 December 2012 | Posted in: Health and Wellbeing
Devon residents saving thousands on their heating oil bills
Devon residents are saving thousands of pounds on their heating oil through collective buying power. People currently struggling to afford to keep their heating on are benefiting.Posted on: 5 December 2012 | Posted in: Community
Farmer pleads guilty to causing unnecessary suffering to a cow
A north Devon farmer has pleaded guilty to one charge of causing unnecessary suffering to a cow by failing to treat its in-growing horn.Posted on: 3 December 2012 | Posted in: Business and Economy
