DCC wins national accolade for Jurassic Coast bus service
CoastlinX53, our popular partnership bus service which runs along the Jurassic Coast World Heritage Site, has won the Rural Transport Award category at the National Transport Awards

Devon councillors walk out of "money-wasting" probe into ambulance service
Devon County Councillors backed ambulance service plans to boost emergency response times and walked out of a scrutiny meeting, described as "a money-wasting charade"

Devon's recycling rate beats Government targets
Devon has achieved a record recycling rate well in excess of the Government's target. Last year 33% of household waste was recycled or composted - a massive increase of 6% on the previous year's total

County Council seeks Government clarification on Search and Rescue service
DCC's Chief Executive has written to the Secretary of State for Defence seeking clarification of the Government's position on the possible privatisation of the RAF's Search and Rescue Service

More music-making for youngsters in Devon schools
An ambitious five-year plan to boost music-making in Devon's schools and local communities launched

Outstanding Devon teachers and school staff recognised
Nine outstanding Devon teachers and school staff have been recognised for their dedication and commitment

New care contracts ensure continued quality
In a countywide review of domiciliary care services, Devon County Council has appointed new care providers following a full and competitive tendering process

Devon's young people invited to influence the Europe of the future
Volunteers sought to attend a discussion forum in Bosnia and Herzegovina in August. More information here or visit the the Assembly of European Regions website. Send for an application pack or 'phone 01392 383123/07815 862075


	Grenville Unit wins rare accolade for arts An Exeter pupil referral unit has become one of the first in the country to win national recognition for the quality of its work with the arts


	Words and symbols people help communication Pioneering Devon County Council has developed a communication technique that is proving effective in helping people with learning disabilities take a more active and meaningful role in meetings

North
Ilfracombe College wins top national arts award
The college has won an Artsmark Gold Award - the highest accolade that the Arts Council can bestow

Volunteers needed for expanding Youth Centre in Braunton

Combe Martin young people get their own club


	West �1.5 million major refurbishment scheme at The Erme Primary School in Ivybridge officially opened


	East Pioneering housing scheme provides new life opportunities A pioneering new housing scheme in Exeter will give people with learning disabilities and visual impairment their own independence, and support services up to 24 hour a day

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Banish those cries of "I'm bored!" with Devon Libraries' summer reading scheme
Devon County Council's library service will once again be running its popular reading scheme throughout the six weeks of the summer holidays

Be sun smart this summer
Trading Standards Officers from across the south west have joined forces to provide advice aimed at keeping everyone safe in the sun this summer


	July 2005

	Threat to community composting groups from new DEFRA rules to be challenged by Devon County Council Olympic hero urges local people to be recycling champions Winners of DCC's Community Transport Volunteer Awards honoured at civic reception May's webcasting figures for viewing the live Full Council meeting were nearly double the number of people who could have sat in the public gallery - 95 in total with over 75 watching the archive. More details Government appeals for more school governors Drivers put in danger by garages that 'fail to service cars properly' Three out of four garages fail to service cars properly, while more than a quarter leave vehicles with potentially dangerous faults, according to disturbing new research Commuters pressed to share cars Drivers are being urged to join Carshare Devon Major roadworks on A30 east of Honiton Major road repairs and resurfacing to improve the A30 east of Honiton began on 4 July for nine weeks Smoking ban 'inevitable' across UK Success of smoking legislation hinges on ministers heeding town hall advice Double whammy threat to second home owners Drive to boost voluntary work Ambitious and government-led initiative to raise one billion minutes of volunteered time for good causes by the end of 2005 Year of the Volunteer 2005 - Get involved 'Pensioner parents' need help, says MP

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