We pride ourselves in Teignmouth on having many healthy and vibrant community groups. Lots of great events put on by volunteers, who rely on being able to publicise the event at these locations.
Teignmouth Town Council take responsibility approving banners, and notifying Teignbridge as the local planning authority. The town council could check the sites, making sure they do not become untidy or a hazard for motorists and removing unauthorised commercial banners. A notice could be put at these sites requiring people to get permission from the town council.
If the town council acted as agent for the Highway Authority, it would have the common law right, as well as the power under Section 132 of the Highways Act 1980, to remove any unauthorised signs from the public highway if they are considered to be a potential hazard.
Friday, 1 August 2014
Banning the Banners
After a plethora of complaints about the proliferation of unauthorised commercial banners being displayed in Teignmouth by the Shaldon Bridge, the bottom of Exeter Road and near the Teign Heritage Centre, Teignbridge Council chiefs are planning to ‘ban the banners’.
I think banning is an overreaction and unfair, why should community groups and charities suffer because of the inconsiderate actions of a selfish minority.
We pride ourselves in Teignmouth on having many healthy and vibrant community groups. Lots of great events put on by volunteers, who rely on being able to publicise the event at these locations.
Teignmouth Town Council take responsibility approving banners, and notifying Teignbridge as the local planning authority. The town council could check the sites, making sure they do not become untidy or a hazard for motorists and removing unauthorised commercial banners. A notice could be put at these sites requiring people to get permission from the town council.
If the town council acted as agent for the Highway Authority, it would have the common law right, as well as the power under Section 132 of the Highways Act 1980, to remove any unauthorised signs from the public highway if they are considered to be a potential hazard.
We pride ourselves in Teignmouth on having many healthy and vibrant community groups. Lots of great events put on by volunteers, who rely on being able to publicise the event at these locations.
Teignmouth Town Council take responsibility approving banners, and notifying Teignbridge as the local planning authority. The town council could check the sites, making sure they do not become untidy or a hazard for motorists and removing unauthorised commercial banners. A notice could be put at these sites requiring people to get permission from the town council.
If the town council acted as agent for the Highway Authority, it would have the common law right, as well as the power under Section 132 of the Highways Act 1980, to remove any unauthorised signs from the public highway if they are considered to be a potential hazard.
Sunday, 18 November 2012
Saturday, 3 November 2012
Halloween Party
What a fantastic Halloween Party we had on Wednesday night!! Thanks to everyone who came and supported us and to all our helpers. Keep your eyes peeled for news on our Christmas Carvery, it won't be long!
Wednesday, 17 October 2012
Sunday, 30 September 2012
Crime Down in West Teignmouth
From the Herald Express: July 30, 2012
TEIGNMOUTH police officers have been praised for helping to drive down crime.
Community leaders said Teignmouth police beat manager PC Phil Colley and his team were doing a 'great job' in working to reduce offences, in particular anti-social behaviour and criminal damage.
Up-to-date statistics show incidents of anti-social behaviour went down in May to 39 offences, compared to 41 the month before.
All recorded crime for May stood at 96, compared to 110 last May.
Police say one of their biggest successes has been in the ward of west Teignmouth, a traditionally deprived area vulnerable to crime.
Between 2008 and 2011, criminal damage dropped by almost half and anti-social behaviour dropped by more than two thirds, police said.
PC Colley puts the successes down to teamwork with other agencies including councillor David Cox, Teign Housing, KRA - Kingsway Residents' Association and local businesses.
He also said building strong relationships with local people was key.
PC Colley said: "I am delighted about the positive results we have achieved.
"These latest statistics speak for themselves. The dramatic reduction in anti-social behaviour is testament to all the hard work that has been carried out."
Cllr Cox said: "Anti-social behaviour and criminal damage are the issues that most affect people's quality of life, so it's really great to see the impact the team has made, reflected in the figures.
"However, the figures are not the whole story. I cannot speak highly enough on their dedication to the community they serve; as I'm sure many residents will testify."
McMillan Coffee Morning
KRA youth club regular Danny Packwood and his friends organised a McMillan Coffee Morning at the Meadow Centre. The Mayor James McMurray and local councillor David Cox came to the event.
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