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Devon and Cornwall PCC defies Police and Crime Panel to appoint former Torbay colleague as deputy
Police and Crime Commissioner Alison Hernandez announced decision to hire Mark Kingscote on same day panel voted against appointment because “candidate does not meet the minimum requirements of the post”.
Devon & Cornwall Police inspection finds force underperforming in half of areas assessed
His Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary Fire and Rescue Services has “serious concerns” over investigations management and says force still needs to reduce response times despite “significant efforts to improve”.
City council set to sell Belle Isle Depot for second time
Decision follows Exeter City Living failure to redevelop council green space operations base at heart of Belle Isle Park for luxury housing.
Number of over-65s in Devon expected to increase by a third in next twenty years
Public health report says proportion of working age adults in county will fall alongside rise in long-term health issues in older people with likely impacts on local health and social care.
