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Welcome
Welcome to the official website of Strete in Devon, England, which is managed by Strete Parish Council. Strete is about a fifteen minute drive from Dartmouth. It is to be found on the high coastal ground at the eastern end of Slapton Sands. It's a good place to stay if you like exploring the local beaches and is also convenient for Kingsbridge, Totnes and Salcombe. Strete is situated on the South West Coastal Footpath and, with a variety of accommodation in the village, it is an ideal location to take a break in your journey. Take time to relax and enjoy the beautiful AONB surroundings.
Latest News
Election - South Devon Constituency
Safety of Electric-Powered Micro-mobility and Lithium Batteries Act 2023
There is a campaign to improve the safety of lithium batteries (used in e-bike and e-scooters) and their disposal.
Lithium battery fires are on the increase – there have been over 1000 in the past few years, nearly 200 injuries and a dozen fatalities. Homes have been destroyed. The cost to the UK runs into £billions. The attached proposed Bill is intended to ensure greater safety in the use and disposal of lithium batteries with the aim to get it into law as soon as possible. It has its First Reading on 5th June. Lithium Battery Draft Bill
Special Education Needs & Disabilities (SEND)
DEVON has secured a £95million government bailout to help tackle its ballooning special educational needs deficit.
The Government has accepted Devon County Council’s application to its Safety Valve scheme, which provides funding to areas where spending on special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) continually outstrips its budget. Devon is expected to have a £163million cumulative deficit in its SEND service within the next week, and this will now be substantially reduced by the funding.
Follow this link for more information.
News Round Up from South Hams District Council
Click on this link to the newsletter in full.
The following are some of the items included.
- Get a Seasonal Job With Us
- Free slow cookers, electric blankets and throws available
- Household Support Fund
- Supporting vulnerable households this winter
- Single bus fares for £2 until end of March
- Coronation street party applications now open
- Find the support you need on our online directory
- Waste recycling centres in the South Hams
- Visit a Warm Space to fight off the cold this winter
£2 Bus Journey
From Sunday 1st January 2023, the cost of a single bus journey will be capped at £2* on most Stagecoach routes in England. The Bus Fare Cap scheme is a Government initiative which will run from 1st January until 31st March 2023. During this time, most single fares on eligible Stagecoach routes will cost £2 or less.
For more information click on this link. Tickets can be bought on board or on the Stagecoach Bus App.
