Devon Highways and Kiely’s will be carrying out these essential works towards the end of May. Works will start with “cat eyes” removal ahead of the main works. Traffic Management and advanced signs will be in place and motorists are advised to allow extra time for travel. For more information click here and here.

REVISED DATE CONFIRMED WITH THE VILLAGE HALL.
WEDNESDAY 12TH MARCH FROM 7PM. PLEASE BE THERE.

THIS MEETING HAS BEEN POSTPONED DUE TO A DOUBLE BOOKING AT THE VILLAGE HALL FOR THE BOWLING CLUB.
A REVISED DATE WILL BE ADVISED ASAP. PLEASE KEEP A LOOK OUT.

A public meeting has been arranged on 4th March in the Village Hall at 7pm when Paul Potgieter will spend about an hour to explain the workings of the scheme and the reasons for introducing it in the village. The scheme is being managed by Paul Potgieter on behalf of Strete Parish Council. Everyone is invited to attend and familiarise themselves with the project and to meet those involved who have offered to assist with the scheme. Safety on our narrow roads, where footpaths are non-existent, and awareness of road safety in our beautiful village, is paramount. Paul has completed the Police training requirements of the role as have the volunteers who have joined Paul. We have many youngsters living in Strete as well as a large retired population, all of whom need to be safe from vehicles travelling through the village. The initial idea is to focus on known hotspots and times where we know vehicles are potentially travelling too fast. This will change throughout the seasons and will need to take into account visitors who are often unaware of our roads and their challenges. Paul will assist in training and preparing all volunteers.

Residents may have noticed that a new picnic bench has appeared on the Village Green. This has been provided to the Parish by Natural England, using funds provided by the Department of the Environment, Farming and Rural Affairs (DEFRA). It is a substantial design constructed from weatherproof material which will require little maintenance and should give many years of service to residents and visitors. The Parish Council is dedicating the new bench to the memory of Councillor Graham Campbell, who sadly passed away unexpectedly last September. Graham looked after the Village Green for many years. It's fitting that he is remembered in this way and a plaque will be attached to the bench. 

Chairman Ralph Clark and Cllr Ian Cumberlidge, trying out the bench for size.

This article is intended to raise the profile of funding for Slapton Line protection.