East Devon Radio

The outgoing Chair of Devon County Council (DCC), Jeff Trail BEM, handed the reins to Ian Hall, the County Councillor for Axminster. The annual changing of the guard took place at the first Annual Council Meeting at County Hall for two years – because of Covid restrictions, the previous two meetings had been held virtually.

On Monday 16 May 2022, a police constable was dismissed without notice from Devon and Cornwall Police, after members of the misconduct panel found that his actions amounted to gross misconduct.

The Boiler Upgrade Scheme (BUS) is now open for applications. Landlords, as well as owner-occupiers, can now apply for grants of up to £5,000 off the cost and installation of an air source heat pump or a biomass boiler, and up to £6,000 off the cost and installation of a ground source heat pump.

The number of people with covid in Devon’s hospitals has fallen sharply again over the past month. Just under 50 beds across the whole county are now occupied by patients with the virus, health chief Dr Paul Johnson has revealed – a reduction of 80 per cent from last month.

The project, known as the ’Ford Oaks Solar & Green Infrastructure Facility’ could generate 30 megawatts enough power up to 18,500 homes, saving 7,430 tonnes of CO2 emissions – the equivalent of taking 1,600 petrol cars off Devon’s roads for a year.

A trial to improve pedestrian safety in Starcross will get underway next week with the temporary widening of the pavement in the Strand. The footpath will be widened in three sections near the Galleon Inn, Starcross Garage and the former Westbank Charity Shop with temporary kerbs being installed on the evening of Monday 30 May.

The regalia and other belongings which has been housed in the Royal Albert Memorial Museum & Art Gallery in Exeter since 1878, include a buckskin shirt, pair of leggings, a knife with feather bundle, two beaded bags and a horsewhip. The objects once belonged to Chief Crowfoot, an important late 19th century Blackfoot leader.

Exeter City Council is working closely with the Food Standards Agency (FSA) to ensure the occasion is memorable for all the right reasons. The Council and FSA have come up with some easy to follow tips so that the food at events can be served up and enjoyed safely.

The Clyst Valley Trail will be a recreational and commuter route for cyclists, walkers, mobility scooters and where feasible, horse riders. Devon County Council and East Devon District Council are in the early design stage of the Trail and have launched a consultation. People have until Friday 10 June to provide feedback on the proposals.

Denis the Dustcart, Exeter City Council’s popular online recycling and sustainability champion, has been honoured with a Lord Mayor’s Commendation. The honour is in recognition for education around issues and initiatives to address climate change and engaging Exeter residents successfully through his Facebook page.

It is estimated that hoarding affects between two and five per cent of the population. Excessive hoarding can contribute to health and safety issues including risk of fire and blocking of escape routes as well as contributing to underlying mental health problems.

In the A Division batting first Exmouth scored a massive 404 runs in their 50 overs for the loss of just 4 wickets at Killmington who were then bowled out for 203 in just 37 overs.

Denis the Dustcart, Exeter City Council’s popular online recycling and sustainability champion, has been honoured with a Lord Mayor’s Commendation. The honour is in recognition for education around issues and initiatives to address climate change and engaging Exeter residents successfully through his Facebook page.

The wildflower will cover a vast area over 5000m2 and will act as a crucial corridor and stepping stone for wildlife within the urban environment. By transitioning to wildflower from mown amenity grass we are able to cut carbon emissions by over 50% through reduced mowing regimes.

Mariners are advised that on Saturday the 21st of May there are a number of watersports events and races taking place off Exmouth sea front from Navigation mark number 10 proceeding and out to sea. Exmouth Beach Rescue Club – Epic Bay Surf Ski Race, Exmouth Rowing Club – Offshore Event, Exe Sailing Club Events

The Beacon is one of thousands being lit in the UK and the Commonwealth, and forms part of the official programme announced by Buckingham Palace for the Jubilee Weekend. The Beacon will be lit at Orcombe Point, and it will be one of over 2,002 lit by charities, communities and faith groups all over the UK

In the A Division batting first Exmouth scored a massive 404 runs in their 50 overs for the loss of just 4 wickets at Killmington who were then bowled out for 203 in just 37 overs.

On Saturday after their narrow one wicket home defeat Sidmouth travel to the edge of Dartmoor to play Cornwood in the Premier Division while in Division A Exmouth hope to continue with another victory when they go to new boys Killmington.

In the Tolchard Devon Cricket League on Saturday Sidmouth were narrowly beaten in the Premier Division by visiting North Devon by one wicket at the Fortfield Ground.

In the Tolchard Devon Cricket League after last week's winning start to the season Sidmouth have a visit from North Devon CC to the Fortfield in the Premier Division, in the A League Exmouth will have home advantage when Torquay travel to the Mare Ground.