Rogue Traders
We have been made aware of incidents in Devon of rogue traders knocking on doors and suggesting work needs carrying out on the owners roof. These people are giving the false impression of being a local reputable company making it difficult to instantly recognise as a rogue trader. Advice from the Local Authority, Devon and Cornwall Police and Trading Standards is not to employ anyone knocking on your door touting for business.
Funding Opportunities
Please find some links for funding listed below:
https://www.woodlandtrust.org.uk/plant-trees/schools-and-communities/ March and Nov
https://www.biffa-award.org/partnerships/ - Apply by 31st May 2024
https://www.gov.uk/government/news/rural-community-green-spaces-to-be-rejuvenated-through-new-government-investment - Apply by - TBA
https://www.asdafoundation.org/foundation-grants - Apply by 24th May 2024
https://tescostrongerstarts.org.uk/footiefund/ - Apply by 30th April 2024
https://therowingfoundation.org.uk/ - Apply by 20th May
https://www.greeneking.co.uk/proud-to-pitch-in - Apply by 1st Nov 2024
https://www.js25.co.uk/ - Apply anytime
https://childrensalliance.org.uk/our-work/community/ - Apply anytime
https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1049946/charity-overview - Apply anytime
The Water Restoration Fund – Applications in by 7 June 24
Development grants of between £75,000 and £250,000 and Delivery grants of between£500,000 and £2,000,000
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/water-restoration-fund-guidance-for-applicants
The NFU Mutual Charitable Trust – Applications in by 24 May 24
Available to charitable organisations and groups for projects that relieve poverty and assist with the education of young people in rural areas.
Grants up to £50,000
https://www.nfumutual.co.uk/about-us/charitable-trust/
Spar Community Cashback Grants 2024 – Applications in by 22 May 24
Available for charities and community organisations that are making a significant contribution to their local community.
Grants of up to £10,000
https://www.spar.co.uk/community/community-cashback/
The CDS (Connecting Devon and Somerset) Mobile Boost Scheme is returning to supply vouchers for equipment and installation costs to fit a booster to amplify 4G signal (if a weak signal available!) to allow 4G mobile reception indoors. Below is the link to the scheme:
I would like to make you aware of a large number of bus service changes that Stagecoach are implementing on Sunday 3rd September 2023. The changes are mostly positive as they show signs towards growing the bus network back again, following the service frequency reductions in 2022. The enhancements are funded from the Department for Transport’s post COVID recovery grants. All the service improvements have the potential to achieve long term sustainability if patronage increases. This is why it is even more important that over the next two years we all play our part to promote bus usage in our communities.
The list of changes is long and can be found on Stagecoach’s website - https://www.stagecoachbus.com/promos-and-offers/south-west/south-west-timetables As you scroll down the web page, click the “show more” tab to open up the complete list.
This briefing note is addressed (on a BCC basis) to Devon County Councillors, City/Town Councils, Parish Councils and other stakeholders for areas with bus services that are changing. We usually present a list of changes within the body of the email, but the list of changes is very long, so on this occasion we are signposting to the Stagecoach website so that you can focus on the detail for your area.
Let me know if any questions arise from this.
Kind regards
Michael Tucker
Principal Transport Officer – Integrated Public Transport
Transport Co-ordination Service
Matford Offices
County Hall
Topsham Road
Exeter
EX2 4QD
01392 382070
A new, amended and up-to-date version of the 2024/25 West Devon Waste Calendar is now available. https://www.westdevon.gov.uk/recyclingwaste and click on the "Request stickers, calendars or information" option.