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A Summary Leaflet giving details of the proposals for Kingsteignton can be found at: http://www.teignbridge.gov.uk/CHttpHandler.ashx?id=32292&p=0  where it can be printed off (two sides of A4)

              

Teignbridge District Council Core Strategy

Teignbridge District Council Core Strategy Consultation

Local people can have their say on the draft plan from Monday 9 January 2012, with this stage of the consultation running until Friday 2 March 2012. During that time residents and other interested parties can view the plan and have their say online at www.teignbridge.gov.uk/planteignbridge.  The page includes maps, short summary booklets for each major area, a copy of the full plan, other information to explain the proposals, and an all-important link to the online consultation.

There will an opportunity to view plans and give your comments on Saturday 11th February between 10am and 4pm at the Community Hall, Rydon Road.

Sampson's Farm, Hotel & Restaurant, Preston, Kingsteignton (01626 354913) are supporting the sale of Kingsteignton Badges by offering a 10% discount to customers wearing one.

After a delay of some five months, we now have a full team of councillors.  Cllr John Foxwell was co-opted to the Town Council on 5 October. We welcome Cllr Foxwell to the team.

Cllr John FOXWELL

Caroline LOWE

A new member of staff has joined the Town Clerk's office.  Caroline Lowe has been appointed as part time office assistant at the Council's Rydon Road base.

WEAR YOUR BADGE WITH PRIDE

is the slogan used to launch the new Kingsteignton lapel badge being sold to raise funds for Kingsteignton's celebration of the Queen's Diamond Jubilee next year.

The badges are available from the Council Office or any Town Councillor priced at £2.50p or £4 for two.

Babs ERRINGTON            Cllr Rebecca HUNT

At an Extraordinary Council Meeting on Wednesday 17 August Cllr Rebecca HUNT was co-opted onto the council.  Unfortunately, at the same meeting Cllr Babs ERRINGTON tendered her resignation on grounds of ill health.  We welcome Cllr HUNT and thank Babs for her contribution to the council and wish her well for the future.

One of the two vacancies on the Town Council has now been filled by co-option.  New Town Councillor Ken JONES re-joins the council after having served a few years ago.  Cllr JONES is welcomed back.

Cllr Ken JONES

Mayor's Scout, Scott FEAR 

Kingsteignton's first ever 'Mayor's Scout' is ten year old Scott FEAR from 1st Newton Abbot (Kingsteignton) Sea Scouts.  Scott was introduced to the Town Council and presented with his sash at the July Council Meeting.

At the July Council Meeting, the Mayor presented PCSO Vanessa PIKE with a Certificate Of Good Citenzenship.

The citation read,'Presented to PCSO Vanessa PIKE in recognition of her contribution to crime reduction and support for young people of the Town.'

On Saturday 25 June, The Mayor & Mayoress officially opened the Kingsteignton History Society's first exhibition - staged to celebrate the 1300th anniversary of the founding of a recorded settlement at Kingsteignton.

At the June Council Meeting, the Mayor announced the formation of a Kingsteignton Queen's Diamond Jubilee Committee to organise and fund the celebration of HM The Queen's Diamond Jubilee in June 2012

After years of planning and fundraising, the BMX ramp was finally opened in Clifford Park on Friday 3rd June.

At the Town Council AGM on Wednesday 18th May, Cllr Keith Howard was elected Mayor and Cllr Rose Howes Deputy Mayor.