Published October 6th, 2008
Cllr Brian Berman - deceased
Councillor Brian Berman sadly suffered a heart attack after speaking at the public enquiry into the closure of the gap at Fingle Glen last week.
He was a dedicated councillor who championed the cause of affordable housing and always worked hard for his constituents. He will be sadly missed.
For enquiries, please telephone Marie Jenkins on 01626 363127
Published May 26th, 2008
Devastating Post Office Closures
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.
Published May 26th, 2008
A NEW COUNCIL FOR DEVON
bbsubmissiontoboundarycttee26thsep08.pdfbbsubmissiontoboundarycttee26thsep08.pdfbbsubmissiontoboundarycttee26thsep08.pdfSince 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.
Published May 26th, 2008
Milbury Farm - 300 houses
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.
Published May 26th, 2008
Meeting at Deepway Carpark Wednesday June 11th, 7.30 p.m.
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.
Published October 7th, 2007
Closing the Gap on the A30 at Fingle Glen
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.
