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South Hams residents urged to take up free vaccinations this winter
The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) in the South West is urging everyone eligible for a free flu vaccine and a Covid booster to take up the offer as soon as possible ahead of what could be a difficult winter, with respiratory viruses circulating widely. International surveillance shows that H3N2 - a subtype of influenza type A - is currently ...
Time for Covid boosters for some | southhams-today.co.uk
Immunosuppressed people and people aged over 65, can currently book in for the first ever variant-targeted Covid-19 vaccine on the NHS using the National Booking Service. Walk in clinics are also advertised online. Frontline health and care workers are also eligible for the vaccination through their employer. People need to leave at least three ...
Snow falls on the South Hams | southhams-today.co.uk
Snow falls on the South Hams. By Richard Harding | Kingsbridge and Ivybridge reporter |. Thursday 28 th March 2024 10:44 am. @laughingradiodj [email protected]. SPREAD THE NEWS. Get your latest local news for free in your email inbox. With Spring having now sprung, South Hams residents were surprised to see snow falling last ...
Met Office issues flood warning | southhams-today.co.uk
Flood warnings in force across the South Hams. By Richard Harding | Kingsbridge and Ivybridge reporter |. 16 th Nov 2023. @laughingradiodj [email protected]. SPREAD THE NEWS. (Observer pic) Get your latest local news for free in your email inbox. A weather warning for heavy rain is in force across the South Hams until 6pm ...
Access an issue as planners visit Woolwell | southhams-today.co.uk
4 days ago · There has been considerable opposition to the plans which are part of the Joint Local Plan. Cllr Nicky Hopwood (Con Woolwell) welcomed members of the committee to the area to get an idea of the layout. Cllr Hopwood said: “'I’m opposed to the application. Also in the news. A chance to see the oil paintings of Clare Law at Lukesland.
Steep increase to Council Tax | southhams-today.co.uk
The district council plans to increase its share of the tax by £5 – the maximum allowed by the government without going to a referendum – when it finalises its budget for the 2022/23 financial year in the coming weeks. It would see the annual payment for a Band D property rise by 2.85 per cent to £180.42. This is only around nine per cent ...
Inclusive council vow by new leader - southhams-today.co.uk
South Hams District Council announced its new Council structure for the next four-year term at its Annual Council meeting on May 25.
Town gives thumbs up to new neighbourhood plan - South Hams …
“It will be a ‘significant material consideration’ in the determination of planning applications and will help protect what’s important in our town, including our town identity, the opportunity to be a model for sustainability and innovation and the aspiration that we are an even better place to live or do business.”
Housing Crisis declared by South Hams District Council
Friday 24 th September 2021 10:12 am. [email protected]. SPREAD THE NEWS. South Hams Richard Knights. South Hams District Council has today announced that it has no choice but to declare a Housing Crisis. The District is reassuring residents that it does have a five-year supply of land for housing and adopted Joint Local Plan with ...
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