The July/August edition of Country News, and the July edition of the 3Ds magazine are available both online and in print.

For Country News, click here, and for 3D's - click here

An election has not been called for the first of the vacancies.  The Parish Council can now advertise a Co-opted Vacancy and a copy of the Notice is attached and can be viewed here.

Another vacancy has arisen on Dunchideock Parish Council.  Click here to see the Casual Vacancy notice

Dunchideock Parish Council has a Casual Vacancy for a Councillor.  Please see the attached notice here.

Devon Communities Together have started virtual meetings every Tuesday between 2 and 3 pm until 7 July for people in Devon over the age of 55 who would like to connect during this time.  The meetings are either online using Zoom or just using the phone.  If you or anyone else are feeling in need of support or would just like to be in touch with others, the group are offering chats, yoga, museum tours etc.  Please do pass this onto anyone who you feel might be interested.
See HERE for the full notice giving more details.

The PC have been sent the attached notice providing details of a road closure between Webberton Cross and Pennhill Cross from Monday 18 May between the hours of 8am and 4pm each day.  This is for road repairs.  See the Notice here.

Recycling centres to open for essential use only
The government has given clarification this week which means that we'll be reopening most of our Household Waste Recycling Centres on Monday 11 May, but only for essential use. 
By 'essential use' they mean waste that cannot be stored at home without causing a risk of injury or harm to your health.   
If it’s waste that can be disposed of legally and responsibly in some other way, for example your weekly kerbside collections, please do that.
There'll be restrictions at the recycling centres including the size of vehicles coming in, and social distancing, and unfortunately our staff won't be able to help with the lifting of bags.   
We're also expecting it to be busy, so if it can wait, please do.  We’re also asking you to not queue on the roads. If you see a queue, please come back another time. 
More information about waste disposal and recycling is available on our website. Your local district council is responsible for kerbside collection of household waste and recycling, and many of them produce regular email updates about their services, so don't forget to sign up.

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Transport for Key Workers
Due to the reduction of bus services across the county, Devon County Council are trialling an on-demand subsidised taxi service for Devon residents for key workers accessing employment only.
This service is intended to replace those journeys which were previously made by bus - a subsidised flat fare will be charged.
Requests can only be made by email and should be sent to devonbus@devon.gov.uk
Please include the following information in your email:
NAME, ADDRESS, KEY WORKER STATUS, EMPLOYER / PAYROLL REF
JOURNEY REQUIREMENTS (pick up/drop off)
We will aim to respond to all requests as soon as possible during normal office hours  – journeys should be booked 48 hours in advance of travel.
Transport Co-Ordination Service, Devon County Council
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Bus Services
Update from DCC 16 April: Country Bus which provides the 360 bus service through Dunchideock to Exeter and Bridport are running normal services but if your journey is essential, it might be best to phone and check before travelling. Number below.
DCC has advised that bus companies are planning to reduce their services. The best  advice for anyone having to undertake essential travel is to check with their local  bus company.  It is understood that Stagecoach are reducing their services to an  enhanced Sunday service from 29th March.
Country Bus 01626 833664
Stagecoach 01392 427711
Traveline 0871 200 2223

​See this link HERE to the Travel Devon site for further information.

Please see the document on this link regards home support.