Ham

Work set to begin on Ham and West Park road safety schemes

New 20mph speed limits are being introduced in Ham and West Park to improve road safety and encourage more walking and cycling.

The speed limits form part of two ‘Safer and Sustainable Travel’ schemes, which aim to improve local travel in ways that benefit whole communities and make them safer and healthier places to live.

Ham and West Park are busy areas, with around 4,000...

Outbreak of salmonella linked to cooked ham bought from independent butchers

Investigations show that an outbreak of salmonella seen in England and Wales has links to the consumption of cooked ham bought from small independent butchers’ shops.

The results of tests carried out by environmental health officers on the product did not show the presence of salmonella although it did reveal other hygiene issues. As a result of this, the supplier has withdrawn certain...

Ham and West Park residents to be consulted on safer, greener travel schemes

Residents in Ham and West Park are being invited to share their views on proposed road safety improvements for the two neighbourhoods.

The Council is developing two ‘Safer and Sustainable Travel’ schemes, which aim to improve road safety and encourage more walking and cycling.

Ham and West Park are very busy communities with around 4,000 households combined, as well as and...

Local Fire and Rescue Authority elects new vice-chair

Councillor Ian Gordon has been elected as Vice-Chairman of the Devon & Somerset Fire & Rescue Authority.

Cllr Gordon, former Lord Mayor of Plymouth, is a Labour councillor for Ham ward on Plymouth City Council.

He said: “I am absolutely delighted and honoured not just to serve on the Authority but to represent the views and interests of the whole of the two counties,...