Post Office Closures have now hit Devon.
While there are no Post Office closures in our locality, nearly one in four, 71 out of 311, in Devon, are set for closure. Brian is leading the Devon County Council action to see what can be done to help those whose local Post Office will be closed.
Since Exeter City Council lost their
bid to be a single tier Unitary Authority there is now
consultation on how Devon should be organised so
that all services are provided by one Council only.
The County Council proposes a single Council for
Devon with many local decisions and budgets
devolved to local Community Boards which will
include Parish Council representation.
A single Devon Unitary would end the threat of
Exminster being included in a greater Exeter.
Milbury Farm - Planning permission for 300 houses
was refused on January 10th but the appeal by Midas
Homes is to be heard on 1st - 4th July at Forde House,
Newton Abbot.
“I will be speaking at the Inquiry against the proposal”,
says Brian Berman.
Exminster Community Trust exists to make
improvements and best use of the Spurfield land. On
Wednesday June 11th, 7.30 p.m., at the Deepway
Car Park we are meeting to consider options. You
are all welcome to come and give your views to the
trustees.
Young people particularly welcome. Come and have
your say. Brian Berman, Chair of the Trust.
Sadly, at the recent Judicial Review hearing that the Action Group had successfully called for, the Judge ruled that the consultation process followed by the Highways Agency was adequate and therefore the Highways Agency intend to close the gap, probably by as soon as 18th October. using a temporary order that does not require a public inquiry. The County Council, as Highways Authority, by resolution of it’s Executive Committee, is opposed to this action.
This is yet one more example of unelected bodies and decision makers feeling that it is quite unnecessary to take any notice at all of local public opinion as expressed by the elected County Council.
I represent you on Devon County Council where I am the cabinet member for Communities and on Teignbridge District Council where I am the cabinet member for Housing
