DEVON County Councillor Mrs Margaret Squires has given Sandford Parish Council an update following the Consultation over parking issues in Sandford Square.

She explained: “The consultation for yellow lines finished at the beginning of October – thank you to all who took part.

"All the responses were analysed and a report and recommendation came back to HATOC (Highways and Traffic Orders Committee), it has been voted through for the three locations in the square.

"The parking space for the Sandford Stores was also agreed with a revised time from 8.30am to 5.30pm as requested. We should be seeing the works taking place before the end of the financial year."

Mrs Squires said there is also other good news with regard to highways in the parish.

She explained: "The patching/resurface work through Newbuildings will hopefully be happening soon. I have been asking for this for many years, and as you will know it was originally in last year’s plan. I will be pleased when it is completed!”.

At its meeting on Thursday, November 2, Sandford Parish Council will discuss suggestions to place yellow lines at the entrance to Meadowside.

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