More Pain to Come for Post Offices
But There is Still Hope
Friday 16 May 2008
A message of hope was trumpeted by
local Lib Dems today, on leaked news of proposals to shut post offices
throughout Torridge and West Devon. more on
this . . .
Adapt to the Impacts of Climate
Change
Local Farmers Urged to Take Action
Thursday 15 May 2008
More than half of farmers in the
South West interviewed by Farming Futures, report that they are already affected
by climate change. A leading Lib Dem has called for local farmers to take
action. more on
this . . .
Over-Development Wrecking Tavistock
Sainsbury's Plan for New
Supermarket
Monday 12 May 2008
Described as ‘the straw that broke the camel’s back’, the proposed new
Sainsbury’s in Tavistock is causing alarm amongst residents who believe that
Tavistock is ‘being wrecked’ by over-development.
more on
this . . .
Remembering Torrington 50 Years Ago
Stunning Victory by Mark
Bonham-Carter
Sunday 11 May 2008
Torrington Liberal Democrats remembered this weekend the stunning victory 50
years ago that the party had in Torrington, when Mark Bonham-Carter won the
parliamentary by-election. more on
this . .
Waste Champ Cleans Up
Beach cleared of litter
Saturday 10 May 2008
Tens of thousands of items of litter were picked up today, Saturday, as a
team of volunteers scoured Northam Burrows in a bid to clean up the Pebble Ridge
and surrounding area. more on
this . . .
Investment Secured
For Holsworthy
Major extension to the Dobles Lane
Industrial Estate
Tuesday 6 May 2008
A major extension to the Dobles
Lane Industrial Estate in Holsworthy, which should bring 40 new jobs to the
town, has been welcomed by local Lib Dem PPC Adam Symons.
more on
this . . .
Elderly Worry for North Devon
Some carers offer very poor
quality support
Tuesday 29 April
A survey by Age Concern has
identified that most people are worried about how they are going to be treated
as they get older. This is especially important for Northern Devon, where the
number of people over 65 is growing quickly. more on
this . . .
Westden Rises from Ashes
Saved at the last minute by a new
group of trustees
Friday 25 April 2008
West Devon Environmental Network, a
well known local environmental charity, which was threatened with closure due to
lack of funds, has been saved at the last minute by a new group of trustees.
more on
this . . .
Councillors pledge ‘Every Action
Counts in Torridge’
Reducing energy consumption
Monday 21 April 2008
One of the responsibilities of
councillors is to lead from the front, and that is certainly what one councillor
is doing on climate change. Advised by another councillor, who works as an
environmental scientist, Torridge District Councillor Hugo Barton has installed
a solar water heating system on his house. more on
this . . .
Bluetongue Vaccine Set For Summer
‘We
are at the top of the list’
Wednesday 16 April 2008
‘We are
at the top of the list’ was the message from the
local NFU, as local farmers were told that Bluetongue vaccines would be here for
the summer. more on
this . . .
BT Looks to Axe Local Payphones
The majority of villages in
Torridge could lose their payphones
Tuesday 15 April 2008
Under recent plans announced by BT,
the majority of villages in Torridge could lose their payphones. Nearly every
village and town will be affected, as BT seeks to shut down the 50 least
profitable phones. more on
this . . .
Thousands of residents in Torridge
suffer tax grab
Starting rate of income tax
doubled from 10p to 20p
Thursday 10th April 2008
Adam Symons, Parliamentary
Spokesperson for Torridge and West Devon, has launched a stinging attack on the
Government for bringing in tax changes that have increased income tax bills for
thousands of residents of Torridge. more on
this . . .
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