• Devon & Cornwall Police,  Health

    Police – New Powers

    Update Local Resilience Forum Police given new powers A message from Assistant Chief Constable Glen Mayhew. “Following the further measures announced by the Prime Minister 23 March, we wanted to provide you with a brief update on what these measures mean for Devon and Cornwall police. “Current legislation provides officers with powers to disperse large groups of people if necessary and to take action against anti-social behaviour and public disorder. With immediate effect we are deploying officers to undertake targeted patrols, actively encouraging people to adhere to the measures which have been put in place. “Over the next few days, additional legislation will be made available to the Police, however…

  • DCC and Teignbridge Council,  Health,  Uncategorised

    Recycling Centres and Covid-19

    Message from Stuart Barker, DCC Councillor sent last night: Following the government’s announcement earlier today Devon CC has to close all the recycling centres across Devon. I’m sure you will realise that no-one wanted to have the current restrictions but the very strong professional advice about impending spread of the virus means taking unprecedented actions. Stay safe and well