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A Message from West Devon Borough Council:

“”We believe that raising awareness of this initiative within the communities, it can significantly benefit residents who may be dealing with diabetes or prediabetes. Here are some key details about the class:

• Purpose: To provide support and guidance for individuals managing diabetes or prediabetes.
• Activities: The class will offer exercises led by expert instructors tailored to individual needs.
• Benefits: Participants will receive personalised attention to help them achieve better health outcomes, improve their fitness levels, and manage their condition more effectively.

At these sessions, you can meet our expert instructors and learn more about the program. This is a wonderful opportunity to discuss any concerns and understand how the group can support each individual’s journey towards better health.

We have prepared posters with all the necessary information, which we would appreciate you displaying in prominent locations within your parish. By doing so, you will help ensure that those who might benefit from this exercise class are aware of its availability.””

 

The process to install a 40mph speed limit on the A386 at the southern end of Mary Tavy village is progressing. While we still do not have a completion date for the work (other than sometime in the 2024/25 financial year), notices of the change have now been prepared by Devon County Council. These notices are attached below and should be published in the Tavistock Times Gazette on the 1st August.

It was unclear until recently how the work would be funded and there was a possibility that the Parish would be asked to make a financial contribution. We are pleased to say that this will not now be the case & that the entire project will be funded by Devon County Council.

The bridleway off Brentor Road, Mary Tavy onto the Moor will be temporarily closed from 17th July 2024 for resurfacing

There are currently 2 vacancies for councillors on Mary Tavy Parish Council, following recent resignations (both councillors are moving out of the area). If you are interested in joining the council, please read the information in the attachment below to confirm that you are eligible and then contact Amy Christie, our Parish Clerk, for further information (email  or use the Contact Form on this website).

If you’d like to know more about being a councillor before contacting the Clerk, feel free to talk to any of our parish councillors. A list of current councillors can be found in the Parish Councillors section of the Parish Council dropdown menu on this website.

You don’t need any special qualifications to be a parish councillor, just an interest in working to improve the quality of life in the Parish. You don’t need to give speeches or be a computer expert. You may well have a paid job and/or outside interests that council duties need to fit around but that’s fine as long as you can give a few hours a month to council business.

If you care about the parish and how life in it might be improved then please consider putting yourself forward. If elected you will be working with other councillors to introduce some positive changes in our community.

The closing date for applications is Monday 1^st July 2024.