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Devon CPRE workshop to steer town and parish councils through planning process

Devon CPRE, the only charity that protects Devon’s countryside from inappropriate development, is holding a special workshop in Tiverton on 20 May to help town and parish councils achieve the best planning outcomes for their local community.

Experienced independent Planning Consultant Jo Widdecombe will guide local councillors through the complexities of the planning process and...

Devon CPRE Planning Workshop for town and parish councils

Devon CPRE, the only charity that protects Devon’s countryside from inappropriate development, is holding a special workshop in Tiverton on 20 May to help town and parish councils achieve the best planning outcomes for their local community.

Experienced independent Planning Consultant Jo Widdecombe will guide local councillors through the complexities of the planning process and explain what it’s important for them to know when they respond to applications.

Admission is free for member organisations (up to three people can attend from each member council) and for non-...

New parish council to be created for Colyford

Colyford is set to get its own parish council, made up of seven members, after East Devon District Council (EDDC) signed off proposals.

The move, which was agreed at the authority’s full council meeting on Wednesday, 7 December, will also see the number of Colyton Parish Council members reduced from 13 to 11 councillors.

Colyford Parish Council will come into formal legal...

Planning workshop for town and parish councils

Do you sit on a town or parish council in Devon? If so, you need to know how to respond to planning proposals affecting your community. Your response, as consultees in the planning process, can significantly influence the outcome and make a real difference to what the local planning authority decides. CPRE Devon invites you to a special ‘planning workshop’ for Devon’s town and parish councils. Experienced, independent Planning Consultant, Jo Widdecombe, will guide you through the process and explain what’s important. Free admission for member organisations (up to 3 people free per member...