Teignmouth Post and Gazette No 4914 Friday, 23 April 1976

TOWN COUNCIL SNUB

The Council decided for the second time that they would not, on principle, make any contribution to the amenity work in the Triangle, the share of £1,650 in the £3,300 scheme for fancy walls and flower beds. Mr. Ron Doel and Mr. Arthur Bladon asked that the area be tidied up and made safe. People had fallen down and hurt themselves, negotiating the temporary works, and unless something was done before the visitors came, people would be injured.

WATER AUTHORITY “SAVE IT”

SouthWest Water has deferred plans to pump water from the Teign into the triple reservoir complex - Kennick - Tottiford - Trenchford - which serves Teignbridge and South Devon. The scheme would cost £100,000. The idea has not been abandoned, however, and pumping equipment and pipe lines could be brought into use very quickly.

CANDIDATES WHO DARE

Dear Sir: "Verily, a sound of wailing and gnashing of teeth, that there should be candidates contesting an election with the “Old Guard” who, somewhat complacently, rest on their laurels. Fancy, a public admission that private and confidential information was divulged, to a member of another authority. Tut, tut! Frankly, I feel that those who were members of the old Teignmouth Urban District Council have a lot to answer for'. J. V. L. JOYCE, Fort Inverteign.

NEW JOB FOR COUNCILLOR?

Mr. Arthur Bladon may be appointed to the South West Economic Planning Council. His name is being put forward to the Minister for the Environment for consideration when the Minister makes the appointments next month.

TV LICENCE DODGERS

An intensive campaign to reduce the number of TV licence evaders in the district will take place during the period April 26 to May 7. Detector vans, supported by staff from the local Television Records Office, will cover the area. If an unlicensed set is uncovered, evidence could lead to possible prosecution and a fine of up to £50.

ADOPT A GRANNIE

Age Concern Devon is now running an extension of a scheme which has been a big success in other parts of the country, at “Adopt A Grannie Bureau”. The aim is for young families to adopt an elderly person, and so bring together the old and young who have lost touch with their families, or have none. Gran can baby-sit so a young couple can go out together, and thereby relieve tension.

An older person can offer advice and a shoulder to cry on. Also, it is a source of joy to an older person to have young to love and be loved and spoiled. The service is free. All that is requested is a self-addressed envelope with all correspondence with the county organiser.