Please find attached the latest Griffiths Traffic Bulletin for the North Devon Link Road Project - A361 - (Portmore to Borners Bridge) or click HERE to view online at the Griffiths Community Website under Traffic Updates. This bulletin contains important Traffic Information regarding night closures and traffic management programme. For additional project information or to view all newsletters and traffic updates online, please visit the Griffiths in the Community North Devon Link Road website HERE [if !supportLineBreakNewLine] [endif]

Message from Cavanna Homes

Dear Residents,

We are writing to inform you about upcoming essential works in our area and to apologise in advance for any inconvenience this may cause.

From Friday, 25th October 2024 to 22nd November 2024, we will be installing a new water and rising main, which will feed and service our new site at ‘Hollywell Meadow’. These works are crucial to improving our local water infrastructure and ensuring a reliable supply for all residents, both old and new.

During this period, there will be a traffic light management system in place, to help manage the flow of traffic. Additionally, there may be disruptions to parking in the affected areas. While we will do our utmost to minimise disruption, some delays and inconveniences are inevitable. We sincerely apologise for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your patience and understanding.

We will be keeping everyone up to date with the progress of the works through your local councillors and, of course, the primary school. If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact me through our head office or, if you prefer, via your local councillor representatives.

We are here to assist you and ensure that this project is completed as smoothly and swiftly as possible.

Thank you for your cooperation.

Yours sincerely,

Chris Greenslade Senior Site Manager Cavanna Homes

ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984

THE COUNTY OF DEVON (TEMPORARY RESTRICTION) (ROAD FROM LANSCOMBE CROSS TO BICKINGCOTT CROSS, NORTH MOLTON) ORDER 2024

TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF THROUGH TRAFFIC

NOTICE is hereby given that Devon County Council has made the above titled order.

From WEDNESDAY 6 NOVEMBER 2024

(for a maximum of 18 months)

Anticipated Finish TUESDAY 12 NOVEMBER 2024

No person shall cause or permit any vehicle to proceed on the sections of Affected Roads.

Roads affected - ROAD FROM LANSCOMBE CROSS TO BICKINGCOTT CROSS, NORTH MOLTON

See attached for more details.

Exmoor National Park Authority is inviting businesses to join a Rural Enterprise networking event on Wednesday, November 20, 2024, at Lynton Town Hall. The event is open to representatives of businesses and stakeholders from across the Greater Exmoor area who are interested in learning from each other and hearing about the latest initiatives and opportunities for the rural economy.

The event will feature two sessions, with short presentations from representatives of Exmoor National Park Authority, Federation of Small Businesses, Cosmic – a digital training and consultancy company, the South West Visitor Economy Data Hub and Screen Somerset as well as a variety of local business owners and Exmoor National Park representatives.

The first session, from 11am to 1pm will focus on Business on Exmoor (relevant to all sectors) and consider the challenges and opportunities small rural business owners face. Cosmic will also talk about the digital world and how we can use AI to maximise our opportunities. 

The second session, from 2.30pm to 4.30pm, will focus on Tourism on Exmoor with delegates hearing about Film Tourism, The Tourism Data Hub and an update from our own National Park Centre Managers.

Both sessions will also include input from local businesses who will be sharing their experiences of working on Exmoor. A networking lunch will be provided for all delegates as part of your ticket price from 1pm to 2.30pm, giving an opportunity to attendees to network, share ideas and learn more.

The cost is just £13 per person which includes a fantastic local produce lunch provided by Lynton eatery The Vanilla Pod.

Advanced booking is essential on a first come, first served basis and can be done online via www.exmoor-nationalpark.gov.uk/rural-enterprise.

REE is a partnership project facilitated by Exmoor National Park Authority that aims to support and promote rural businesses on Exmoor in harmony with the area’s special status as a National Park. For more information visit www.exmoor-nationalpark.gov.uk/rural-enterprise or call 01398 323665

Please find attached the latest Griffiths Traffic Bulletin for the North Devon Link Road Project - A361 - (Portmore to Borners Bridge) or click HERE to view online at the Griffiths Community Website under Traffic Updates. This bulletin contains important Traffic Information regarding night closures and traffic management programme. For additional project information or to view all newsletters and traffic updates online, please visit the Griffiths in the Community North Devon Link Road website HERE [if !supportLineBreakNewLine] [endif]

Please find attached the latest Griffiths Traffic Bulletin for the North Devon Link Road Project - A361 - (Portmore to Borners Bridge) or click HERE to view online at the Griffiths Community Website under Traffic Updates. This bulletin contains important Traffic Information regarding night closures and traffic management programme. For additional project information or to view all newsletters and traffic updates online, please visit the Griffiths in the Community North Devon Link Road website HERE

Please find attached the latest Griffiths Traffic Bulletin for the North Devon Link Road Project - A361 - (Portmore to Borners Bridge) or click HERE to view online at the Griffiths Community Website under Traffic Updates. This bulletin contains important Traffic Information regarding night closures and traffic management programme. [if !supportLineBreakNewLine] [endif]

Do you work/train in construction or a trade? Maybe you're a home owner or heritage building enthusiast...?

If so, you should check out NDDC's new website northdevonheritageskills.co.uk

The Heritage Skills project, funded by the UK Shared Prosperity Fund, seeks to address the heritage skills gap in North Devon and help protect the district's local historic buildings.

The aim is to support training and development of the skills needed to maintain the historic buildings and places of North Devon, where we live, work, learn and play. These buildings will go on for many years to come if we look after them well, with the right people, having the right skills, and using the right materials.

The website will host a directory of trades and service professionals, information for property owners, and links to skills and training opportunities; organisers will be hosting a range of course between October 2024 and March 2025. 

Thank you to Nigel Penfold for pointing out the following:

As from 1st October, it will be a legal requirement for everyone who keeps any sort of birds on their property to register them with DEFRA. This applies to chickens, ducks, birds of prey ... everything. Previously, if you kept fewer than 50, there was no requirement to register, but there is now no lower limit. Pet birds kept indoors are exempt. The registration process is quick. Details on the DEfRA website.

Please find attached the presentation from Cavanna Homes that was made at our last Parish Council meeting (11/09/24). Details of the discussion can be found in the minutes (under Parish Council, Meeting Minutes).