Alison Stephenson

Sydney

Features and Lifestyle Director at News Corp Australia

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National park bids farewell to experienced members

1 day ago | themoorlander.co.uk | Alison Stephenson

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South Hams faces uncertain future

2 days ago | kingsbridge-today.co.uk | Alison Stephenson

growth area - LDRS (growth area - LDRS )Government feedback on Plymouth City Council’s plan to expand its boundaries into the South Hams is “imminent”, according to officers. As part of a reorganisation of local authorities, the council is proposing what it calls a “modest” expansion to include 13 parishes and 30,000 additional residents. It is now working on a full business case ahead of a deadline in November, but is waiting to hear what the government thinks of its plans.
Plymouth borrowing is "sensible and affordable"

2 days ago | radioexe.co.uk | Alison Stephenson

Leader of Plymouth City Council Tudor Evans denies it is anywhere close to bankruptcy, and claims the authority’s level of borrowing is “sensible and affordable.”Cllr Evans told a cabinet meeting on Monday that negative comments by opposition councillors about the state of the council’s finances from are “talking the city down.”Conservative councillors are concerned about £702 million of borrowing, a rise of £53 million last year. By 2028 the figure is set to be around £1 billion.
Application submitted to build 450 homes in North Devon

3 days ago | bbc.co.uk | Alison Stephenson

Image source, North Devon CouncilImage caption, The site is located at Bynsworthy, off the A39Local Democracy Reporting ServiceAn application for 450 homes near Barnstaple has been submitted to North Devon Council. Developer Wessex Strategic Ltd has made plans to build the new properties in Bynsworthy, off the A39. It comes after a previous application was rejected by planners earlier in 2025 because it was outside the defined development boundary and said to be unsustainable.
Application submitted to build 450 homes in North Devon

3 days ago | bbc.com | Alison Stephenson

Planning application for 450 homes submittedAlison StephensonLocal Democracy Reporting ServiceNorth Devon CouncilThe site is located at Bynsworthy, off the A39An application for 450 homes near Barnstaple has been submitted to North Devon Council. Developer Wessex Strategic Ltd has made plans to build the new properties in Bynsworthy, off the A39.
New plans for 450 homes on greenfield site

4 days ago | radioexe.co.uk | Alison Stephenson

A new application for 450 homes near Barnstaple has been submitted to North Devon Council after the first one was refused last year. This time developers Wessex Strategic Ltd have included extra land for new pedestrian and cycle links after planners said the site at Bynsworthy, off the A39, was divorced from existing services and facilities. The proposal was refused because it was outside the defined development boundary and said to be unsustainable.
North Devon dog kennels plan for diversifying farmers

4 days ago | radioexe.co.uk | Alison Stephenson

Farmers living in a hamlet near South Molton are hoping to get planning permission to run a dog kennels on their land. The Hughes family of Cleave Barton at Meshaw want to convert and alter an agricultural barn for this purpose. Planning documents to North Devon Council say the barn is currently not in use for agricultural purposes following a change to the farm’s working practices and the owners are looking to supplement the farming enterprise through diversification.
Extra supervision on Ten Tors weekend after major fire

5 days ago | radioexe.co.uk | Alison Stephenson

More than 2,500 youngsters participating in this weekend’s Ten Tors event on Dartmoor are being given additional briefings on fire safety following a major wild fire over the bank holiday. The blaze broke out in the most remote area of the north moor on Sunday 4 May destroying 1,250 acres of moorland, spanning five square kilometres. At its height 13 crews were fighting the fire in the Cut Hill area which continued for almost 24 hours, exacerbated by high winds.
Plan for 450 new homes on the outskirts of Barnstaple back on the agenda

6 days ago | northdevongazette.co.uk | Alison Stephenson

A new application for 450 homes near Barnstaple has been submitted to North Devon Council after the first one was refused last year. This time developers Wessex Strategic Ltd have included extra land for new pedestrian and cycle links after planners said the site at Brynsworthy, off the A39, was divorced from existing services and facilities. The proposal was refused because it was outside the defined development boundary and said to be unsustainable.
Former chief constable has "no case to answer," investigation says

6 days ago | midweekherald.co.uk | Alison Stephenson

Jim Colwell is still under investigation (Image: Tim Ireland) FORMER acting chief constable of the Devon and Cornwall Police, Jim Colwell, has "no case to answer” in relation to an allegation that he used his work mobile phone to exchange personal messages, an investigation concluded. The Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) found no evidence to determine gross misconduct or any breach of professional standards for honesty and integrity.