by Town Council Reception | Oct 28, 2021 | Press Release
Kingsbridge Town Council
Local Government Act 1972
Section 87(2)
Notice is hereby given that a vacancy exists in the office of Town Councillor for the North Ward of Kingsbridge
Unless ten or more electors of the Kingsbridge North Ward, on or before the 17th November 2021, submit a request in writing for an election to be held, the Town Council will take steps to fill the vacancy by co-option.
Requests must be sent to the Returning Officer, South Hams District Council, Follaton House, Plymouth Road, Totnes TQ9 5NE.
M D Johnson
Town Clerk
28th October 2021
by Town Council Reception | Oct 26, 2021 | Press Release
Kingsbridge Town Council now manages 2 in number vehicle activated speed warning signs which can be moved between allocated locations in town. An initial sign has been in operation since early 2018 and recently a second sign has been purchased to help reduce vehicle speed and research identifies that they make our roads much safer.
Blank for most of the time, if an approaching vehicle is travelling faster than a pre-set speed threshold, the sign lights up and shows the speed limit with the warning message: SLOW DOWN. This alerts drivers to reduce their speed to a safe level.
Devon County Council, in liaison with the Police, have a joint procedure to investigate speeding concerns called SCARF (Speed Compliance Action Review Forum) where vehicle speed data is obtained over a specified period. Five locations in Kingsbridge have been investigated and this is where the warning signs operate: Cookworthy Road and Embankment Road (both A379), Duncombe Street, Stentiford Hill and West Alvington Hill. A SCARF survey conducted along West Alvington Hill has highlighted that almost 50% of all vehicles travelling uphill towards West Alvington were in excess of the 30mph limit and 25% driving downhill into Kingsbridge were also above the speed limit. The speed signs will operate over a 2 to 3 week period at each location.
Councillor Mike Jennings, Town Mayor, said: “Please keep to the speed limit when driving around town to ensure we sustain Kingsbridge as a safe environment for everyone”.
by Town Council Reception | Oct 18, 2021 | Press Release
Kingsbridge in Bloom are really reaping what they sow at the moment!
Having just been awarded the Queen’s Award for Voluntary Services MBE by the Vice Lord-Lieutenant of Devon, Lady Arran, for ‘their exceptional support to their community’, they have picked up yet another RHS Gold medal to add to their collection for ‘Champions of Champions and Class Winner at the South West in Bloom awards ceremony.
Congratulations to all of the KIB team for all their continuing hard work and commitment, creating exceptional displays for the community and visitors to enjoy.
by Town Council Reception | Aug 23, 2021 | Press Release
Closing date 10th September 2021
Applications are invited to be co-opted on to Kingsbridge Town Council. More information and how to apply can be found here: CO-OPTION MEDIA RELEASE Aug 21
by Town Council Reception | Aug 17, 2021 | Press Release
Announcement from Southhams District Council:
FCC Environment (South Hams recycling and waste contractor) has asked South Hams District Council to (Monday 16 August). The Council has reluctantly
agreed to this to enable FCC Environment to focus on general waste and recycling.
Many other councils around the country have had to do the same in recent weeks as the national shortage of LGV and HGV drivers continues.
Although they would like to be able to collect all waste, including garden waste, FCC Environment know that they must focus all of their resources on the statutory waste and recycling collections. This includes
clinical waste and food waste, which can become very unpleasant if not collected in warmer weather. Suspending garden waste collections is allowing FCC Environment to redeploy staff to support vital
rubbish and recycling services. It is anticipated that garden waste collections will be suspended for a minimum of four weeks. South Hams and FCC Environment will continue to
review this as the national driver shortage position develops.
What do I do with my garden waste?
Residents are being asked not to put garden waste in the grey wheelie / residual waste bin and the
Council is offering advice on what residents can do with their garden waste:
Compost: Consider doing some home composting.
Visit www.recycledevon.org/in-the-garden/how-to-compost
Recycle centres: All three recycling centres located in South Hams, operated by Devon County
Council, take garden waste. Visit www.devon.gov.uk/wasteandrecycling/centre
Please do not burn your garden waste.
The Devon & Somerset Fire & Rescue Service firmly advises against having bonfires, given the risks of
fires spreading, the likely nuisance for neighbours and the potential diversion of emergency services.
Visit www.dsfi re.gov.uk/YourSafety/SafetyInTheHome/Bonfires
by Town Council Reception | Aug 12, 2021 | Press Release
TOUR OF BRITAIN COMES TO KINGSBRIDGE!
12.30 – 13.05PM BUT GET HERE EARLY
WILL YOU COME AND CHEER THEM ON?!
The Tour of Britain is the UK’s leading professional cycling race and the biggest free to watch spectator event in the country.
Devon will host Stage Two of the 2021 Tour of Britain on Monday 6 September with a 185 kilometre (115 mile) route between Sherford and Exeter. This is the twelfth stage to have been hosted by Devon since 2008.
Full details of where and what will happen in Kingsbridge on the day can be found here: Tour of Britain 2021
