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Council takes action against fly-tipping in Mid Devon

Council takes action against fly-tipping in Mid Devon

Mid Devon District Council has taken enforcement action following a recent case of fly-tipping on the A361, just off Junction 27.

Posted on: 29/05/2024 11:46:13

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Mid Devon Leisure set for more energy upgrades

Mid Devon Leisure set for more energy upgrades

Exe Valley Leisure Centre has been awarded £375,681 funding as part of the Government’s Swimming Pool Support Fund (SPSF).

Posted on: 27/03/2024 10:19:04

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Successful Enforcement of Illegal Fly-tip in Mid Devon

Successful Enforcement of Illegal Fly-tip in Mid Devon

Mid Devon District Council has recently issued a Fixed Penalty Notice in relation to a substantial fly-tipping incident within Mid Devon.

Posted on: 26/06/2023 11:03:34

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Multi-million pound boost for Council’s Carbon Reduction Plans

Multi-million pound boost for Council’s Carbon Reduction Plans

Mid Devon District Council has secured a grant of £2.8 million after a successful funding bid.

Posted on: 24/05/2022 15:21:39

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Carbon Emission Reduction Works Carried Out Across Council Sites

Carbon Emission Reduction Works Carried Out Across Council Sites

After securing more than £300,000 of funding in early 2021 the Council’s property services team has carried out improvement works at all three leisure sites.

Posted on: 04/04/2022 14:40:21

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Map of Devon and Cornwall

Last chance to have a say on the Devon Carbon Plan: 'Have we got it right?'

Last chance to have a say on the Devon Carbon Plan: 'Have we got it right?'

Posted on: 17/03/2022 16:29:55

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Volunteers invited to join community tree planting event in Tiverton

Volunteers invited to join community tree planting event in Tiverton

Mid Devon District Council, in partnership with Sustainable Tiverton and Tiverton Tree Team are planting a new community orchard next month.

Posted on: 19/11/2021 13:11:50

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Cllr Colin Slade nest to a new recycle bin

Recycling on-the-go coming to Mid Devon Towns

More than thirty new recycling bins are being installed in Mid Devon towns to encourage recycling outside of the home.

Posted on: 21/10/2021 10:54:39

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Device to measure air pollutants

Consultation begins on new Air Quality Action Plan

Mid Devon District Council, in collaboration with local stakeholders, has launched a public consultation on proposed air quality measures, which aim to reduce concentrations of air pollutants and exposure to air pollution for the district.

Posted on: 20/09/2021 13:21:43

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Community Encouraged to Visit Mid Devon’s New Climate & Sustainability Website

Community Encouraged to Visit Mid Devon’s New Climate & Sustainability Website

As part of its climate and sustainability programme MDDC has launched a climate and sustainability website, designed to be a hub for community projects, events, information and resources.

Posted on: 09/08/2021 10:09:17

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Council Pledges Support for Emergency Climate Bill

Council Pledges Support for Emergency Climate Bill

At a meeting of the Council on 1 July Members voted to approve a motion to support the Climate and Ecological Emergency Bill (CEE).

Posted on: 14/07/2021 11:01:20

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Waste operative carrying recycling boxes

Mid Devon’s Green Credentials Highlighted Nationally

Mid Devon has been ranked in the top ten for eco-friendly households, in a survey published in the Times.

Posted on: 21/06/2021 16:31:34

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fly tipped asbestos left on verge

Fly Tipped Asbestos Poses Danger

Forty bags of hazardous material cleared after waste left dumped on a verge in Bickleigh.

Posted on: 29/04/2021 14:13:43

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Further Good News for Council's Climate Ambitions

Further Good News for Council's Climate Ambitions

The Council’s Property Services team has secured a further two grants to support its work to reduce carbon emissions in the district.

Posted on: 12/03/2021 11:34:14

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Cabinet Changes at Mid Devon (1)

Cabinet Changes at Mid Devon (1)

With effect from 1st March 2021 the responsibility for Climate Change within the Council’s Cabinet will cease to be an individual portfolio and will return to be accommodated within the broader Environment portfolio alongside other key strategic issues such as recycling, waste reduction and broader

Posted on: 01/03/2021 12:22:29

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Council Thrilled to Secure Funding to Reduce Carbon Emissions

Council Thrilled to Secure Funding to Reduce Carbon Emissions

The Council has secured more than £300,000 of funding to help its quest to become carbon neutral by 2030.

Posted on: 08/02/2021 16:06:01

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Interim Devon Carbon Plan - deadline 15th February

Interim Devon Carbon Plan - deadline 15th February

The consultation of the Interim Devon Carbon Plan is live. You have the chance to shape how Devon responds to the climate emergency

Posted on: 04/02/2021 17:11:15

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Your waste, your responsibility

Your waste, your responsibility

Mid Devon District Council is reminding residents that it is their responsibility to dispose of waste correctly, even if they have paid someone else to take away the material

Posted on: 23/11/2020 16:57:46

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Solar Energy Boost at Council Building

Solar Energy Boost at Council Building

Mid Devon’s push towards its carbon reduction target has received a boost with the installation of solar panels at its Carlu Close depot.

Posted on: 26/10/2020 16:14:00

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Last chance to sign up to innovative solar panel group buying scheme

Last chance to sign up to innovative solar panel group buying scheme

Devon residents have until the end of Monday, 5 October to join more than 2,500 others and register their interest in Devon Climate Emergency’s (DCE) solar-panel group buying scheme

Posted on: 01/10/2020 17:23:31

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Solar Panel group-buying scheme will save you money and help save the planet

Solar Panel group-buying scheme will save you money and help save the planet

Devon’s householders have the chance to help the county become net-zero by joining Devon Climate Emergency’s (DCE) solar panel group-buying scheme

Posted on: 26/08/2020 10:12:47

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Council’s recycling fleet gets a ‘green’ upgrade

Council’s recycling fleet gets a ‘green’ upgrade

A new fleet of multi-coloured trucks will be hitting the streets of Mid Devon during July to help improve the efficiency of the Council’s recycling operation and reduce its impact on the environment

Posted on: 17/07/2020 17:27:05

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Have your say on the protection of public open-air areas from inconsiderate dog owners

Have your say on the protection of public open-air areas from inconsiderate dog owners

The Council is seeking the views of Mid Devon residents on the proposed strengthening of existing dog control powers to reduce anti-social behaviour arising from dogs

Posted on: 12/05/2020 16:54:34

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Council advises against lighting any bonfires during lockdown

Council advises against lighting any bonfires during lockdown

Although there are no by-laws in Mid Devon prohibiting bonfires or regulating times when they can be lit, the Council’s Public Health & Regulatory Services team will, in line with legislation, investigate and take legal action where smoke causes a nuisance

Posted on: 07/05/2020 17:22:02

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Fingers crossed for Mid Devon residents at Recycle Devon's Thank you Awards!

Fingers crossed for Mid Devon residents at Recycle Devon's Thank you Awards!

The seventh annual Recycle Devon Thank you Awards is being held at County Hall, Exeter on Friday, 6 March 2020, to celebrate Devon’s unsung recycling heroes

Posted on: 05/03/2020 13:33:19

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New partnership will clamp down on fly tipping and litter

New partnership will clamp down on fly tipping and litter

Devon has launched a new multi-agency task force to combat fly tipping. Many of the county’s leading agencies will be working together in a crime-busting partnership known as the Clean Devon task force

Posted on: 03/03/2020 15:35:41

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Devon Carbon Plan process is launched - residents called on to give their ideas

Devon Carbon Plan process is launched - residents called on to give their ideas

A top team of environmental experts, charged with ensuring that Devon reduces carbon emissions as quickly as possible, is calling on residents to submit their ideas on how to do it

Posted on: 24/10/2019 13:05:59

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Cabinet decision on car parking charges

Cabinet decision on car parking charges

After more than three years of operating under the current car parking charges regime the Council’s Cabinet has decided to make revisions to the current tariffs and permits which it offers.

Posted on: 26/09/2019 16:51:07

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Council responds to coverage concerning plastic waste

Council responds to coverage concerning plastic waste

Mid Devon residents will no doubt have seen the recently aired BBC’s War on Plastic documentary and understandably, will be upset about the unethical recycling practices the programme uncovered. In response, the Council wishes to assure its residents that the processing of Mid Devon recycling is

Posted on: 19/09/2019 10:44:25

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Popular play area closes for extensive refurbishment

Popular play area closes for extensive refurbishment

The play area in Palmerston Park will be closed for approximately one month to allow contractors to carry out a make-over of the community space.

Posted on: 16/09/2019 09:43:56

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How To Report Fly-Tipping

How To Report Fly-Tipping

Since April of this year, 66 incidents of fly-tipping have been reported to the Council by diligent members of the public.

Posted on: 06/08/2019 11:59:56

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Provision of public toilets is changing in Mid Devon

Provision of public toilets is changing in Mid Devon

Mid Devon District Council is always keen to look at innovative ways to ensure its residents are getting value for money and the provision of public toilets is not immune to radical changes in the area

Posted on: 06/08/2019 14:17:32

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Innovative scheme saves energy and money

Innovative scheme saves energy and money

Back in 2012, Mid Devon District Council embarked on a long term energy saving project that would help reduce the Council’s energy consumption and save money

Posted on: 05/08/2019 16:44:15

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Joint fleet venture benefits council

Joint fleet venture benefits council

Mid Devon District Council has joined up with Exeter City Council and national provider Specialist Fleet Services Ltd (SFS) to secure a new contract for all its vehicles for the next seven years

Posted on: 11/07/2019 17:59:56

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Mid Devon Commits to Climate Change Target

Mid Devon Commits to Climate Change Target

At an extraordinary meeting of Mid Devon’s Full Council, Members voted unanimously to support an ambitious cut in carbon emissions.

Posted on: 01/07/2019 08:21:06

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