Covid Update for North Devon Gazette - Jan 2021 Wednesday, 27 January, 2021 The full versions of the update article written for the North Devon Gazette: The vaccine rollout in North Devon is proceeding well, with all care homes and their staff vaccinated and all over 80s should have been contacted to receive their first vaccination. At the beginning of the vaccination rollout the local health authority press releases made no mention of North Devon. Immediately, behind the... Local News
North Devon MP calls for stronger action on climate change ahead of Glasgow summit 28th October 2020 North Devon MP, Selaine Saxby, has urged Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy and COP President, Alok Sharma MP, to continue to... Westminster News
Statement from Selaine Saxby 24th October 2020 The portrayal of my recent comments on social media, out of context, does not accurately convey my views – I of course deeply regret any offence which may have... Local News
Government announces extra £390,000 for North Devon to continue providing vital services during coronavirus 23rd October 2020 Local MP, Selaine Saxby has welcomed news that North Devon will benefit from a share of over £900 million in additional funding for local councils announced by... Local News
North Devon businesses receive £85million in coronavirus loans 19th October 2020 Businesses in North Devon have benefitted from £85million worth of loans, part of the £878million in the whole of Devon to help protect and support jobs since... Local News
North Devon theatres receive lifeline grant from Government’s £1.57bn Culture Recovery Fund 12th October 2020 North Devon has been awarded over £600,000 as part of the Government’s £1.57 billion Culture Recovery Fund (CRF) to help face the challenges of the coronavirus... Local News
Government Heritage Package to support North Devon 12th October 2020 Three of North Devon’s most valuable heritage sites have been given a crucial lifeline thanks to a major Government scheme. Conservative MP for North Devon... Local News
Prime Minister pledges to Build Back Better 9th October 2020 This Government is working night and day to repel this virus and we will succeed because we have seen how the country has responded before, with the energy and... Westminster News
Boris backs Barnstaple for New Hospital 5th October 2020 The Prime Minister has confirmed plans for 40 new hospitals, including one in North Devon set to be built by 2030. Funding will be increased from £2.8 billion... Local News
Boost for coastal communities as UK signs historic fishing agreement with Norway 30th September 2020 Coastal communities like North Devon will benefit from a new historic fisheries agreement signed with Norway today – the UK’s first since leaving the EU and... Westminster News