Last night East Devon District Council met virtually to debate the tree motion that I brought forward. I am delighted that councillors united to condemn the practice of pre-emptive tree felling, which sees trees being removed prior to submitting planning applications. The Council also agreed that a scoping report for the tree strategy will urgently … Continue reading Council supports my tree motion
Over two years ago it was agreed by Devon County Council that double white lines were needed to improve road safety at the notorious accident black spot at Four Elms Hill on the A3052 between Newton Poppleford and the Bowd. When, earlier this month, a completely different scheme of lining from the one agreed was … Continue reading DOUBLE WHITE LINES ON FOUR ELMS HILL: URGENT ACTION NEEDED, COMMITTEE AGREES
The sad plight of a veteran oak. Just one example of what has happened in West Hill over recent years. SAVING TREES I am bringing a motion to East Devon District Council full council meeting on Tuesday 27th July. I am passionate about trees and have been fighting to save them for eight years in … Continue reading SAVING TREES
I was pleased to participate in a delegated East Devon District Council planning meeting yesterday. The meeting was held in order to agree the response from East Devon District Council to Devon County County on the Straitgate Quarry planning application. On quarrying matters Devon County Council is the relevant planning authority, and EDDC are a … Continue reading EDDC submits objection to Straitgate Quarry application
A reminder to West Hill residents that the consultation on the pedestrian link from West Hill Road to the village hall/school/play park ends tomorrow, 4th June. Please complete this short questionnaire if you would like to have your say: https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/VillageHallPath I am supportive of schemes such as this one which is designed to improve pedestrian … Continue reading West Hill pedestrian link