Bradley Gerrard

London

Writer and Editor at Freelance

Freelance journalist | copywriter & part-time #LDRS in Devon @RadioExe. Former Telegraph/FT Group hack. Dad of 3, runner, beer lover, coffee snob.

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Articles

Watchdog says Devon and Somerset fire service rating has dropped in four area

1 week ago | northdevongazette.co.uk | Bradley Gerrard

The performance of Devon and Somerset’s fire service has dropped in four areas, according to a watchdog’s report. Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service is now only rated as ‘good’ in three of the 11 areas scrutinised by the body that oversees fire service performance. Three areas are rated as ‘adequate’ and four as ‘requires improvement’. Two of the ‘good’ ratings included its response to fires and other emergencies, plus major and multi-agency incidents.
Devon foster carers set to receive council tax rebate

1 week ago | tavistock-today.co.uk | Bradley Gerrard

The measures to support foster carers were approved at the first cabinet meeting of the new Liberal Democrat administration at Devon County Council. Picture: DCC (DCC)Devon’s foster carers are set to get a council tax rebate as part of a range of measures aimed at making the service more compelling.
Reform voices concern over Devon County Council

1 week ago | exetertoday.co.uk | Bradley Gerrard

Devon County Council’s new chair has been appointed in a vote that saw most of the biggest opposition party abstain. Cllr Caroline Leaver (Liberal Democrat, Barnstaple South) secured the position as chair, a largely ceremonial role that involves representing the council across the county. Cllr Leaver was the only nominee put forward for the position at the first full council meeting of the new administration this week, but when votes were taken, many Reform UK councillors abstained.
Devon's foster carers to get council tax rebate

2 weeks ago | radioexe.co.uk | Bradley Gerrard

Devon’s foster carers are set to get a council tax rebate as part of a range of measures aimed at making the service more compelling. Foster carers looking after children for 13 to 26 weeks will be offered a 25 per cent rebate on their council tax, while those caring for children for more than 26 weeks will be able to secure a 50 per cent rebate.
Fire service performance drops in four areas

2 weeks ago | radioexe.co.uk | Bradley Gerrard

The performance of Devon and Somerset’s fire service has dropped in four areas, according to a watchdog’s report. Devon and Somerset Fire & Rescue Service is now only rated as ‘good’ in three of the 11 areas scrutinised by the body that oversees fire service performance.
New Lib Dem DCC chair elected as Reform UK members abstain

2 weeks ago | sidmouthherald.co.uk | Bradley Gerrard

Devon County Council in session previously (Image: Bradley Gerrard) Devon County Council’s new chair has been appointed in a vote that saw most of the biggest opposition party abstain. Cllr Caroline Leaver (Liberal Democrat, Barnstaple South) secured the position as chair, a largely ceremonial role that involves representing the council across the county.
East Devon is coach-friendly hotspot

2 weeks ago | radioexe.co.uk | Bradley Gerrard

East Devon has become one of the country’s most coach-friendly areas after three more towns secured a new accreditation. Honiton, Seaton and Sidmouth have now all been given coach-friendly status by the Confederation of Passenger Transport (CPT), which helps highlight locations that welcome coach tourism. This means East Devon District Council now has four locations– including Exmouth – with the accreditation, the most towns with such an accolade of any council in England.
Devoncourt Hotel's future remains uncertain

2 weeks ago | exetertoday.co.uk | Bradley Gerrard |Elizabeth Kings

Controversial plans to rebuild an Exmouth hotel have been rejected at appeal because of the “significant and demonstrable harm” it would cause. Applicant Azim Lalani wants to demolish the Devoncourt Hotel and replace it with a 65-bed alternative, and also build four apartment blocks with a combined 66 homes. One of the blocks would have been for 15 affordable properties, with some being rented or for shared ownership.
Seaton, Sidmouth, and Honiton join Exmouth as coach meccas

2 weeks ago | midweekherald.co.uk | Bradley Gerrard

Honiton, Seaton, and Sidmouth have now all been given coach-friendly status by the Confederation of Passenger Transport (CPT), which helps highlight locations that welcome coach tourism. This means East Devon District Council now has four locations– including Exmouth – with the accreditation, the most towns with such an accolade of any council in England.
Seaton, Sidmouth, and Honiton join Exmouth as coach meccas

2 weeks ago | sidmouthherald.co.uk | Bradley Gerrard

Honiton, Seaton, and Sidmouth have now all been given coach-friendly status by the Confederation of Passenger Transport (CPT), which helps highlight locations that welcome coach tourism. This means East Devon District Council now has four locations– including Exmouth – with the accreditation, the most towns with such an accolade of any council in England.