Please read below a briefing note from the Environment Agency concerning the high number of complaints they have received about the smell emitting from the abattoir over recent weeks. They state: “Whilst the source of the odour is being investigated and resolved, please continue to report any incidents of odour pollution to us. You can do this by calling our 24 …

  Click on the link or images to read the bulletin from NHS England Community Bulletin 1 – Aug 18

  Ruby Country Medical Group are applying to NHS England to resume the dispensing of medicines from a new surgery premises – Old ‘Natwest’ Bank. See the attachment below on where to find more information: RCMG public notice

To be kept up to date with latest news about doctors surgery provision please visit http://www.strattondocs.co.uk/ Here you will find details about: What does this mean for patients?  A free minibus will be available to and from Holsworthy for patients from Shebbear and Hatherleigh (see below)  Patients should continue to book appointments by calling 01409 253692  Prescriptions may be …

  A proposal is underway for a potential merger between Devon and Cornwall Police and Dorset Police. A new website has been created which provides details of the proposal, FAQs and importantly, a survey in which you can give your views. http://www.futurepolicing.co.uk The survey is open until 27th August 2018.

Do you have an idea for a project that can make a difference to your local community? The West Devon Communities Together Fund (formerly Town and Parish/TAP Fund) is jointly funded by Devon County Council and West Devon Borough Council. The aim of the Communities Together Fund is to encourage communities to work together; identifying new ideas for their mutual …

Devon County Council consults on ways to improve library services to rural and isolated communities People can take part in the consultation by visiting devon.cc/librariesoutreach.  You can complete the consultation online in any of our 50 libraries, and paper copies of the consultation are available at all our libraries and at mobile library service stops.  The deadline for responses is …

***Important Update – July click on the images below to read letter with latest information and details of new surgery temporarily held in Hatherleigh Community Centre and Shebbear Village Hall                  New provider for Hatherleigh and Shebbear surgeries An established local provider has been appointed to take over the running of Hatherleigh Medical …

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