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Clouds gather over County Hall

Devon County Council admits “serious, material, well-evidenced” governance failures

Deficient SEND and children’s services combine with threat of section 114 bankruptcy notice to prompt “root and branch” review aimed at restoring “external confidence in the council’s democratic legitimacy”.

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Queen Street two-way traffic works begin

Devon County Council has begun works to reintroduce two-way motor vehicle traffic and reduce pedestrian capacity between Paul Street and Northernhay Street in Queen Street.

Rough sleeping at Exeter Guildhall

Devon County Council social care cuts target homelessness services

£1.5 million homelessness prevention service funding cut will make situation worse for people who are homeless and at risk of homelessness and is likely to cost more than it saves.

Employment advice hub Exeter Works closes

The Exeter Works employment advice hub that replaced the Princesshay tourist information office has closed in favour of online-only service provision.

Devon County Council National Bus Strategy Bus Services Improvement Plan cover image

Future of Devon bus services being decided behind closed doors

Devon County Council does not want the public to hear whether local service improvements are going according to plan.

County council seeks comments on draft cycling and walking plan

The consultation on the draft Devon County Council Local Cycling and Walking Infrastructure Plan for Exeter, which is already nearly six years late, closes at the end of March.

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