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