The council has been in contact with Better Housing Better Health a local charity who work with people who might be in need of advice on their energy uses at home. They can help residents who might otherwise be at risk of living in fuel poverty to access advice and support. Their website contains a…
In recent years, the housing crisis has emerged as one of the most pressing issues facing communities nationwide. House prices on Dartmoor as a whole have risen to the point where many cannot afford to buy a house in the community in which they live or work and are forced to move away. As the…
The parish council has received reports from residents of scares and near misses when crossing the A386 at either of the two bridleways: Skitt Lane and Watervale Farm (Willsworthy). In order to gather real data to inform any future plans the council may make in an attempt to mitigate risks to users of the bridleways,…
The Police are warning of a new and very imaginative fraud that is being perpetrated nationally and locally. SIM-Swap Fraud: What You Need to Know SIM-swap fraud is a clever and increasingly common type of crime where a criminal takes over your mobile phone number. They do this by tricking your mobile provider into switching…
Defra Capital Grants Defra has re-opened its Capital Grants offer which is designed to help farmers and land managers to enhance biodiversity, protect natural resources and improve the landscape. There is a total of £150million available for on-farm projects, in six broad areas: There are 78 specific items available within these themes as part of…
159 works in the same way as 101 for the police or 111 for the NHS. It’s the number you can trust to get you through to your bank safely and securely, every time. So if you think someone is trying to trick you into handing over money or personal details – stop, hang up and…