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The Chuley Road will be closed for 500m from the bridge under the A38 to the junction with Vealenia Terrace.

This Closure will be enforced 08:00 – 17:30 from 07^th – 11^th March 2022.

The Slip Road on to the A38 at the Peartree Interchange

This Closure will be enforced 09:00 – 12:00 on 09^th March 2022.

DCC are planning works along Chuley Road and the A38 slip road at the Peartree Interchange, where 20 Ash and Sycamore trees pose a risk to the highway. Unfortunately, we cannot complete this work under traffic signals, as the road is narrow, the trees are large, and in and among the power lines.

Volunteers are being sought to visit police cells to provide public reassurance about the treatment of detainees in police custody.

Independent Custody Visitors (ICVs) are members of local community who visit police custody to check detainees’ rights, entitlements and conditions of detention.

Police and Crime Commissioners have a statutory duty to provide custody visiting. Devon and Cornwall’s Commissioner, Alison Hernandez, wants to hear from anyone with an interest in the criminal justice system and human rights to join the scheme.

“ICVs are an essential and valuable resource, providing the police with the assurance that their custody centres are safe and legal,” she said.

“We want to ensure that we have a diverse and enthusiastic set of volunteers across Devon and Cornwall to visit custody centres in Exeter, Torquay, Plymouth, Barnstaple, Newquay and Camborne.

“Prospective ICVs do not need to have any experience, as all training will be provided. This is a great opportunity for anyone interested in a career in the criminal justice system.”
During the early part of the Covid-19 pandemic, like many services, ICV visits were temporarily suspended due to concern about the spread of the virus. Alternative means of checking the treatment of detainees were conducted but due to the essential nature of the visits and a mitigation of risk the decision to resume custody visits was taken. Between April 2020 and March 31 2021 a total of 77 detainees were physically and 21 virtually seen as well as a total of 72 detention logs checked.

ICV visits are unannounced and can take place at any time of the day or night. Volunteers check detainees’ needs are being met whilst in custody. This could be ensuring they have access to free legal advice, food and water medication and sanitary protection. As well as speaking to detainees, they assess conditions of detention and speak to custody officers. All expenses are covered.

ICVs arrange their visits based on a roster and so can be planned around their own busy personal and working lives. Visits are made as a pair, are unannounced and can take one to two hours. Visitors generally visit their two nearest stations.

For more information or a recruitment pack visit the Office and Police and Crime Commissioner website here Become an independent custody visitor | Devon and Cornwall PCC · Devon & Cornwall Police & Crime Commissioner (devonandcornwall-pcc.gov.uk)

Thinking of applying and need support? The Positive Action Team aim to build a workforce that reflects the rich diversity and complexities of our communities. For further details and information on webinars register here (https://recruitment-dcp-dp.org/positive-action/) using Event Code ICV22.

If you have been a victim of crime please report it to police, in an emergency call 999 or in a non emergency call 101, webchat or email the police via devon-cornwall.police.uk. Alternatively, to stay 100% anonymous, contact the independent charity Crimestoppers online at Crimestoppers-uk.org or call Freephone 0800 555 111.

Victims of Crime can get free expert advice 24 hours a day from Victim Support on 08 08 16 89 111 or via victimsupport.org.uk.

DEVON COUNTY COUNCIL hereby gives NOTICE that:
From: MONDAY 8th NOVEMBER 2021
To: FRIDAY, 12th NOVEMBER 2021 both dates inclusive.
No persons shall proceed on the following public right of way except for access to land or premises on or adjacent to that length of way.
Public right of way affected:
Staverton Public Footpath No. 26, along its entire length – see redStaverton FP26 Closure Plan
dashes on adjacent plan.
The alternative route is via Main Road, Staverton (Road C88) and Road P113, and vice versa – see blue circles on adjacent plan.
The closure is necessary to undertake drainage improvements and repairs to the Footpath’s surface.
The restriction shall remain in force for the above period or until the works have been completed, whichever is the sooner.
Further information may be obtained by contacting Paul McFadden on 0345 155 1004.