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One of the smallest towns in East Devon but with the biggest heart! Situated between 3 National Landscape Areas. The home of community spirit!

Axminster, U.K.
Joined March 2012
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The LGA’s Spending Review briefing is now available, setting out the impact on councils and local services. We will continue to make clear to Government that councils have a central role in delivering growth, housing and public sector reform. Read more: orlo.uk/ZnVIn
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The only normal benches we have in Liverpool are dedicated to someone who’s passed away, this bench in Axminster was placed there by the council just for people to enjoy and have a relaxing sit down on! We need to be doing this sort of thing everywhere!!! - What do you think?
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Replying to @RCederfjard
Axminster blossom. Devon, England
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Axminster Guildhall Named “Best Community Event Venue in Devon” at the 2024/25 South West Prestige Awards! We are over the moon to share that Axminster Guildhall has officially been awarded Best Community Event Venue in Devon in the 2024/2025 South West Prestige Awards!
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📢 Devon District Councils respond to the English Devolution White Paper: “Our diverse county deserves proper consultation before any reform. Together, we’ll decide what’s best for our area.” Read the full statement here: eastdevon.gov.uk/devolution-… #Devon #Devolution
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📣 Only 1 week left to apply for free voter ID if you don't have an accepted form of photo ID. The deadline to apply is Wednesday 26 June by 5pm if you live in England, Scotland and Wales, and by midnight if you live in Northern Ireland. Find out more: electoralcommission.org.uk/v…
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A reminder that Labour haven't been in power for 14 years (during which time the Tories have, er, put up taxes).
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Good to read @NALC_chair in todays @guardiannews on @NALC local councils - “unsung heroes of local government stepping up to play a more active role…..increasingly taking on more responsibilities from financially challenged larger local authorities.” theguardian.com/society/2024…
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The Town Council is delighted to support the Axminster Chamber of Commerce as it works tirelessly to promote the best interests of the town's business community & showcase all #Axminster has to offer our residents and visitors alike.
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So, as you can imagine, we were even more delighted to see a new website launched by "a bunch of locals who love #Axminster" to extol all that is great about our town. Many thanks to all involved. #lovewhereyoulive whatsinaxminster.co.uk/
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💉 Walk-in COVID-19 vaccinations are available on Sunday 12 November at Tesco Superstore in #Axminster from 10am - 4pm. 📍 Find your nearest walk-in clinic here 👉 nhs.uk/nhs-services/covid-19… Check your eligibility: nhs.uk/conditions/covid-19/c…
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Letter of the week (from the Guardian)
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🗣️ NALC has created a new webpage dedicated to planning. It will help local (parish and town) councils in their local engagement with the planning system. nalc.gov.uk/news/entry/2587-…
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A step closer to bringing a Banking Hub to Axminster…. Great news for Axminster. 🙏 @RichardFoordLD for your relentless campaigning for this facility in #Axminster as our constituency MP. Thanks to @ax_tc and Axm Chamber too Lovely picture of the Heart of Axminster banner too.
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Congratulations, Cllr. Evans. Wishing you every success in your new role.
Welcoming Philip Evans to the council as our newest member. Cllr Evans was co-opted onto the council by other members and re-joins the organisation after previously serving on the council for a term in the 1980s, including a year as Mayor in 1984.
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Great to see so many at @nalc fringe event tonight at #LGAConf23 today! And a brilliant line up of speakers too. Thanks for coming!
👥 Why parish councils matter? We'll ask that to @LGAcomms political groups in our fringe session at #LGAConf23 on 5 July 2023 (17:15 — 18:15) in Bayview Suite 1, @bicbournemouth. 🗣️ @CllrSeccombe @OvertonMarianne @Pete_Marland and @joeharrispark 🎤 @meganekenyon (@lgcplus)
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