South West Water came to answer questions about sewage discharges at East Devon District Council’s scrutiny committee meeting today. I had proposed this as an agenda item as it a matter of huge public interest and concern. Elected members at East Devon District Council represents 145,000 residents in our district, but regrettably South West Water … Continue reading South West Water appears at Scrutiny Committee to answer questions about sewage discharges
East Devon District Council has written to Michael Gove Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities about the excessive number of houses which are required to be built by the government in East Devon. This was a result of my motion to the Council on 21st February. There are set to be more … Continue reading Excessive housing numbers in East Devon
Residents frequently contact me with their concerns about poor broadband speed. When I stood for election to the County Council in May 2021 one of my pledges was that I would strive to improve broadband speeds across the Otter Valley. The picture of broadband is very mixed here with some people having access to ultrafast … Continue reading Broadband in the Otter Valley
I'm very disappointed that Newton Poppleford branch surgery has been permanently closed. The Parish Council carried out a survey in 2019 which showed that this surgery, which operated two mornings a week, was by far the most popular. In the six months leading up to its temporary closure in March 2020, 264 residents used the … Continue reading Permanent closure of Newton Poppleford branch surgery
Gathering on the steps of Devon County Council before the meeting on 1st December I am so pleased and relieved that the Straitgate quarry planning application was rejected yesterday. You may have seen on my councillor facebook page that I was particularly concerned because a week ago DCC officers recommended it for approval https://www.facebook.com/JessBaileyOtterValleyDevonCountyCouncillor. I … Continue reading Controversial Straitgate quarry application REFUSED
Jess Bailey 