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Kingskerswell Parish Council Mission Statement

Kingskerswell Parish Council will engage and represent the local community. Managing and developing Kingskerswell's assets and amenities; in order to protect, enhance and build a beautiful safe and welcoming place, for all residents to thrive.

The village of Kingskerswell is situated part way between Torquay and Newton Abbot; the village straddles the main A380 road linking the two towns. There are two very different sections of the village, the old and the new, with a railway line separating them.

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Do you need assistance

Please should you be alone and need assistance throughout the current Coronavirus outbreak we will do our best to put you in contact with the necessary help.

Here is a list of useful contacts all in one place should you require them

Kerswella Care assisting with vulnerable/isolation mobile 07554667037 email kerswella.care@nhs.net

Clerk of the Council - Mobile 07377 953748 to assist with getting Councillors for your emergency needs.

NHS Online - https://111.nhs.uk/service/covid-19 to assist with your main symptom

NHS 111 ring if you have a high temperature/fever - new continuous cough

Kingskerswell Surgery - 01803 874455

Co - op 7am - 10pm 01803 407423

Aller Vale Garage 01803 872125 until 9pm

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Local News & Updates

THE POST OFFICE CLOSURE

The Chairman of the Parish Council has been speaking to the Post Office representative for this area. The Parish Council realises the seriousness of the situation. If you have suitable premises in just the short term or the long term and are interested in running a Post Office please ring the contact details below.

Updated Post Office Statement received 11th June 2019

For further information please visit our Consultation Hub via the link below:

Consultation Hub – Kingskerwell TQ12 5HT

KERSWELL DOWN STORM DAMAGE

After the recent very bad weather KKPC will be conducting work within Kingskerswell Down woodland to ensure as many of the paths remain open. This work will be signed, however, due to a number of fallen trees and broken branches in and around pathways, the Parish Council would ask that visitors take great care when walking through the wooded areas, and they do so at their own risk.

Planning Applications

KKPC Planning Committee would like to remind residents that they can view and comment on planning applications on the Teignbridge Planning Portal, which is on the Teignbridge District Council website. An advanced search allows you to view all the applications currently live in Kingskerswell you can click on each application to view and add your comments.

For example

20/00285/MAJ- Land to the Rear Of Mount Pleasant Road. Approval of details for 28 dwellings pursuant to outline planning permission 16/01961/MAJ. Please do take a look and comment on Teignbridge Planning Portal.

Kingskerswell Parish Council are only consultee's with Teignbridge making the final decision

Kingskerswell Parking Scheme

Devon County Council (Kingskerswell) (Control of Waiting) Amendment Order Proposal available to view at http://devon.cc/tro

Greater Exeter Strategic Plan

To view the plan click here. For information concerning land at Kingskerswell click on the tab titled Evidence, then under the title Housing click on the link for Housing and Economic Land Availability Assessment - Appendix F - Site Assessments. Page 367 and 426 are relevant to Kingskerswell.

Notice of Casual Vacancy

For the Parish of Kingskerswell

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, pursuant to Section 87(2) of the Local Government Act 1972, that a vacancy exist in the office of Councillor for the above Parish. If, within fourteen working days after the date of this notice (i.e. by no later than 29th September 2020) a request to fill the vacancy by election is made in writing to the Proper Officer, Forde House, Brunel Road, Newton Abbot, TQ12 4XX by TEN electors of the Parish then an election will be held to fill the vacancy, otherwise the Parish Council will take steps to fill the vacancy by co-option.

IMPORTANT: Please be advised that in accordance with the Coronavirus Act 2020 and The Local Government and Police and Crime Commissioner (Coronavirus) (Postponement of Elections and Referendums) (England and Wales) Regulations 2020, if an election is requested to fill this vacancy it will not take place before May 2021.

Dated: 9th September 2020 Signed: J Thompson (Clerk to the Council)

ALL EVENTS CANCELLED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE

Bus Services

Most bus services in Devon will be further restored with effect from Sunday 14th June. This is in response to recent Government announcements and a fresh round of funding direct to bus companies for commercially operated services, plus an anticipated additional grant via local authorites for supported services.

A summary for each bus company is attached. Inevitably, these further changes are at short notice and final timetables are in the process of being posted on-line. The County Council’s web site will in due course be including full timetable details as confirmed with each company. In the meantime a summary is attached.

https://www.traveldevon.info/bus/latest-news-service-updates/

Stagecoach are incorporating some changes to their commercially operated services which were part of their service review and public consultation which took place prior to the coronavirus situation. These are mainly within Exeter, plus the Exeter - Okehampton - Bude / Launceston service.

https://www.stagecoachbus.com/promos-and-offers/south-west/covid-19-timetables

Alongside bus services being restored, the temporary pre-0930 free travel concession for National Bus Pass-holders is being withdrawn. This is to help ensure capacity for workers during peak hours.

The following notice for passengers, issued by the Government, is being displayed on buses and at main bus stops:

https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/884507/passenger-guidance-infographic-document.pdf

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Rogue Traders - South Devon

Do not agree to work offered by unsolicited doorstep callers. If you want work doing in your home or garden, take time to get three quotes from reputable businesses you trust and make your decision on who to use in your own time. Get business recommendations from fiends or via Buy With Confidence:

https://www.buywithconfidence.gov.uk/

If you are concerned someone is at risk, always call the Police. If you are concerned rogue traders are operating in your area, always report it. If someone knocks on your door and you are not sure, don't open the door.

Find more information at

https://www.devonsomersettradingstandards.gov.uk/consumer/scams-rogue-traders-and-doorstep-crime/