Daniel Clark
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11:30 AM May 12, 2021
Councils are facing the logistical nightmare of trying to meet physically while abiding by social distancing guideline
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Councils are facing the logistical nightmare of trying to meet physically while abiding by social distancing guidelines after a bid to allow the continuation of online council meetings was rejected by the High Court.
The emergency legislation allowing virtual council meetings will not be extended beyond May 7 – and on Wednesday, the High Court dismissed the appeal, with judges saying primary legislation would be needed to extend the use of online meetings and it was not for the courts to set that legislation.
Fuming parents slam school over meals not fit for a dog let alone a child
Fuming parents have slammed West Exe School in Devon over meals and snacks for their kids that were absolutely inedible and that wouldn t be served to a dog let alone a child
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A school in Devon has been slammed over its absolutely inedible school meals (Image: Devon Live)
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UK fisheries products now face customs and SPS health checks upon EU entry
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The impact of Brexit on Devon’s fishing industry will not be fully seen until the restrictions associated with the response to the coronavirus pandemic are relaxed.
Devon County Council’s full council on Thursday, February 18, heard that there were potential economic impacts and also opportunities for Devon as a result of the Brexit trade deal and changes to the fishing quota and catch regimes.
But councillor Rufus Gilbert, cabinet member for economy and skills, said it was too soon to ascertain the scale of the impact upon the sector and whether impacts are temporary, or likely to be longer lasting.
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Flooding in and around the Square in Barnstaple. Picture: Simon Ellery
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Barnstaple has been moved to the top of the priority list for flood prevention schemes in Devon in response to the ‘worst flood event’ in the last decade last summer.
The torrential rain on August 17, 2020, left parts of the town under as much as 3ft of water reported in places, while traffic came to a standstill as floodwater made the town impassable.
People from basement flats were rescued by fire crews, with several having been made temporarily homeless by the flooding, with more than 100 properties, including the town’s Queens Theatre having been damaged.