Alison Stephenson

Editorial Manager at Okehampton Times

Editorial Manager at Tavistock Times Gazette

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Plans for livestock facility halted over contamination worries

2 weeks ago | tavistock-today.co.uk | Alison Stephenson

The agricultural building proposed for conversion at Stoneleigh Farm. Picture: TDC (TDC)A livestock processing facility won’t be built near Shebbear because of concerns about neighbouring land being contaminated. Torridge District Council’s plans committee said there was a lack of information on how foul water would be stored and how surrounding farmland and property would be protected.
Lydford loos to reopen

4 weeks ago | tavistock-today.co.uk | Alison Stephenson

Lydford public toilets are to be reopened (Tindle)Public toilets in Dartmeet are to close at the end of the month after cash-strapped Dartmoor National Park Authority (DNPA) decided not to renew the lease. The authority wants landowners or the parish council to provide loos on the land next to the River Dart which is popular for people going on or in the river, picnics and as a starting point for walks.
Torridge gets £21-million 'shot in the arm'

1 month ago | tavistock-today.co.uk | Alison Stephenson

Bideford Pannier Market, Appledore Clean Maritime Innovation Centre, Manor Offices, Holsworthy and The Globe Hotel, Great Torrington. Image courtesy: Torridge District Council (Torridge District Council)Torridge is getting a £21 million shot in the arm to support “transformative” projects across the district.
Cheaper tolls for Tamar Bridge crossing supported

1 month ago | tavistock-today.co.uk | Alison Stephenson

The Tamar Bridge (Robin Drayton)It could cost less for local people to use the Tamar Bridge and Torpoint Ferry regularly than for people from further afield, if the organisation that operates the crossings gets its way. The Tamar Bridge and Torpoint Ferry Joint Committee wants to be able to raise charges for occasional users and tourists who pay with cash, whilst increasing the 50 per cent discount for users of pre-paid electronic Tamar tags.
Torridge district increases council tax by 10p a week

1 month ago | tavistock-today.co.uk | Alison Stephenson

Most Torridge households will pay just over 10p extra a week for services provided by the district council from April. A council tax increase of three per cent has been agreed by Torridge District Council, despite a call for it to stay at the same level as this year. It means people in a Band D property will pay £5.67 extra for the 2025/26 year.
Vital Okehampton link road won't be open until the autumn

1 month ago | tavistock-today.co.uk | Alison Stephenson

Where the missing link will be built on the Meldon Fields estate in Okehampton. Picture: Google Street View. (Google Street View.)Developers have been granted more time to complete a much-needed link road to ease traffic congestion in Okehampton. Developer Barratt David Wilson Homes now has until the end of September to finish and open the road through the part-built estates on the east side of Okehampton.
West Devon residents face council tax rise

2 months ago | tavistock-today.co.uk | Alison Stephenson

West Devon residents will face a limited council tax rise in the coming year after West Devon Borough Council set a balanced budget, without the need to cut services. Pictured: Tavistock. (View Property)West Devon Borough Council has set a balanced budget and a council tax rise of 2.99 per cent. Average households will pay an increase of £7.82 per year or 15p a week for the borough’s services, which is added to the amount set by Devon County Council, parish or town councils, the fire and police.
Crackdown on anti-social behaviour yields results across Devon

Jan 24, 2025 | middevonadvertiser.co.uk | Alison Stephenson

Community protection warnings are used to discourage anti-social behaviour. Picture: DC Police (Devon and Cornwall Police )Nearly 70 community protection warnings, which aim to stop anti-social behaviour, have been issued in West and South Devon in around a year. Borough councillors have heard the warnings are helping to reduce crime and disorder and have had a positive effect on neighbourhoods.
PCC apologies over “hasty promotion” of deputy appointment

Nov 28, 2024 | tavistock-today.co.uk | Alison Stephenson

Mark Kingscote and Alison Hernandez. Picture: Patrick Phelvin (Patrick Phelvin)Devon and Cornwall police and crime commissioner (PCC) Alison Hernandez has apologised to the panel that scrutinises her work for talking to the media before formally notifying them of her decision to appoint a deputy.
Commissioner “saddened” by long process for suspended chief constable

Nov 27, 2024 | tavistock-today.co.uk | Alison Stephenson

Chief Constable Will Kerr being officially sworn in with Police and Crime Commissioner Alison Hernandez. Picture: D&C Police (D&C Police)Devon and Cornwall’s Police and Crime Commissioner has expressed her frustration at the pace of an investigation into allegations of sexual offences facing chief constable Will Kerr.