Community Archives - Charleton Parish Council

COUNCILLOR VACANCY

Sue — Mon, 13 Jan 2025 19:57:31 +0000

Charleton Parish Council has a vacancy for a Parish Councillor. Do you have an interest in your local community or know someone who does? The Parish Council is able to co-opt a new Member to the Council. If you have any questions, please contact one of the present Members or the Clerk (see details below) as soon as possible. Sall Winstanley, Clerk, 01548 550515, charletonclerk@gmail.com

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Calling all community heroes

Sue — Mon, 13 Jan 2025 19:51:38 +0000

South Hams District Council is once again on the lookout for local heroes for its annual South Hams Community Awards. For the second year running, the awards will celebrate people and organisations who go above and beyond to help local people every day. So, do you know someone doing wonderful things for your community? Is there an organisation who is making a real difference to local people? If yes, you can now shine a spotlight on their hard work by nominating them for a South Hams Community Award. The Chairman of the Council along with a panel of judges, are looking for nominations in the following categories: – Young Persons Award (for under 18s) – Community Champion Award (for over 18s) – Community Organisation Award – Climate and Biodiversity Champion Award The Climate and Biodiversity Champion category, a new award for 2025 has been added to recognise those doing great things for the natural environment and helping to tackle climate change, one of the Council’s top priorities. Chairman of South Hams District Council, Cllr Bernard Taylor, said: “There is so much great work going on across the South Hams which too often goes unrecognised. It was wonderful last year […]

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PayByPhone for South Hams car parks (from 12 Jan 25)

Sue — Sun, 12 Jan 2025 10:30:18 +0000

Please be reminded that PayByPhone is coming to South Hams District Council owned car parks this Sunday, 12 January. Anyone using SHDC car parks will need to use the PaybyPhone parking app if they want to pay for parking through their phone. They will no longer be able to use current provider RingGo from this Sunday 12 January 2025 for cashless parking. Residents and visitors can continue to pay by cash at one of our machines if they prefer. The PayByPhone app can be download at: the App Store on Google Play For those already using the PayByPhone app, they may want to re-install it to make sure they are using the latest version. More advice on using the PayByPhone app can be found on the SHDC website. Please help spread the word by sharing this information with your communities.

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Community project funding 2025

Sue — Sat, 11 Jan 2025 10:32:18 +0000

Karen Dent, Community and Health Engagement Coordinator for South Hams and West Devon Outreach has provided an update on community project funding as follows: Below are some funding opportunities that may be relevant for projects your communities are seeking support with. Please feel free to share widely, ensuring your residents have the chance to access these resources for the benefit of local people. BlueSpark Foundation A registered charity which supports the education and development of children and young people by providing grants for educational, cultural, sporting and other projects. https://bluesparkfoundation.org.uk/ Under-26 Fund Charities can apply for funding for projects that focus on creating educational and/or access opportunities for children and young people facing challenging circumstances. This encompasses those in circumstances, groups or locations that face economic challenges, social marginalisation or poor outcomes in later life. All sorts of work could be funded through this programme, as long as the beneficiaries are in the UK and are wholly, or mainly, under the age of 26. Grants are available to registered charities with an income of at least £50,000. You can apply for between £10,000 and £25,000. The funding is for specific projects but this could include revenue or capital costs as […]

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A379 Road Closure Update (30 September – 4 October 2024)

Sue — Mon, 30 Sep 2024 16:05:43 +0000

A reminder of the A379 road closures at East Charleton (source: One Charleton): There is going to be disruption for the next two weeks; 30th Sept – 4th Oct is an evening closure (7.30pm – 7.30am). The 6.15am bus from Dartmouth is cancelled; 7th – 10th Oct is an ‘off-peak’ closure (9am – 3.30pm). The closures are as a result of works by South West Water and National Grid.

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REPLACEMENT BUS SERVICE BETWEEN FROGMORE & STRETE 7-10 OCTOBER 2024

Sue — Mon, 30 Sep 2024 10:38:51 +0000

The Parish Council has been forwarded the following email from Dave Ovenden, Senior Transport Co-ordinating Officer for Devon County Council: Due to the A379 being closed at East Charleton for drainage works from Monday 7 October for four days between 0900 and 1530, we have arranged for a free Shuttle Bus to run between Frogmore and Strete where it will provide connections with the normal service bus, which will be diverting inland between Strete and Kingsbridge. Please find attached poster which is being put up at bus stops this week. Please note that services before 0900 and after 1530 along this section of route will operate as normal. Click here for link to poster

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Let SHDC know your views on walking, cycling and wheeling in the South Hams

Sue — Thu, 19 Sep 2024 12:01:05 +0000

South Hams District Council has launched a public consultation for their draft Local Cycling and Walking Plan (LCWIP). An LCWIP is put together with the aim of creating long-term networks and routes for everyday walking and cycling. Would you like to cycle and walk more? What is stopping you from doing that right now? To learn more and comment on the public consultation please click the link below: https://activetravelshwd.commonplace.is/ There will also be a number of drop in events, where you can meet the project team and ask questions. Tuesday 24 September 10.30 a.m. to 1.30 p.m. – Dartmouth Guildhall, Clifton Room Wednesday 25 September 10.30 a.m. to 1.30 p.m. – Kingsbridge Market Hall Tuesday 1 October 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. – Totnes Civic Hall 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. – Ivybridge Watermark Centre, Beeson Suite

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Coronation celebration event

Steve Gardiner — Wed, 29 Mar 2023 11:25:39 +0000

Please join us in celebrating the the coronation of King Charles III. We are holding an event in West Charleton village hall on Sunday 7th May, 2pm, including a cake making competition and appropriately themed quiz.

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