Useful Information – Sustainable South Brent

Mobile ShareShed’s ‘Library of Things’

SSB — Sat, 20 Jun 2020 14:40:15 +0000

Mobile ShareShed ‘Library of Things’ – every Friday from 10am to 12noon, at South Brent Old School Community Centre, from Friday 3 July you can find the ShareShed, the world’s first mobile library of things. ShareShed will be offering useful items at a nominal fee for you to borrow – all in a super extra safe way! You can already join as a member and reserve the things you want via https://sharesheduk.lend-engine.com. For more information, visit www.shareshed.org.uk and Facebook.

Sustainable South Brent’s Remote Annual General Meeting on Tuesday 21 July 2020

SSB — Wed, 17 Jun 2020 17:18:24 +0000

Sustainable South Brent’s Annual General Meeting will be at 7.30pm on Tuesday 21 July 2020. As a result of the coronavirus pandemic the Annual General Meeting (originally scheduled for from 21 April) will now be held remotely by Zoom. Sustainable South Brent has been at the heart of the village’s sustainability activities since 2006 and is now playing an important role in the agenda to combat climate change. Do join us and hear about what we are doing and see how you could be involved in one of our 8 project groups. We are on the lookout for more trustees to join our existing core group and new trustee directors will be elected at this meeting. We would welcome nominees – if you would like to stand or nominate someone please email info@ssb.org.uk or mailto:companysecretary@ssb.org.uk. If you would like to join the Zoom AGM use this link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87893708104?pwd=Ylh3Ri9LVE83OXZqb1JQMEptaUdqZz09 (please join by 7.30pm). Or if you have the Zoom app, use: Meeting ID: 878 9370 and Password: . Click here to access the agenda and other relevant documents. See www.ssb.org.uk/

Dartmoor Local Plan Consultation

SSB — Tue, 17 Sep 2019 10:17:11 +0000

The final draft of the Dartmoor Local Plan has now been published – click here to download

There will be a Dartmoor Local Plan Consultation Drop-in Event on Tuesday 1 October 2019: from 4-7pm at the Old School Community Centre, South Brent. The Local Plan is an important document which sets out what type of development is and isn’t acceptable in the National Park. It is what DNPA will use to decide planning applications and sets out where future development may take place. You will be able to chat with DNPA staff about the plan and how it might affect you and the local community. The final draft of the plan is published for public consultation from 16 September – 1 November 2019 and is available to view and comment on at www.dartmoor.gov.uk/living-and-working/planning/planning-policy/local-plan-review, as well as at Parish Councils and visitor centres across Dartmoor. FFI see: www.dartmoor.gov.uk/localplanreview, email forwardplanning@dartmoor.gov.uk, or tel 01626 832093.

(Similar drop-in events are taking place in Buckfastleigh Town Hall on 19 September, Horrabridge Village Hall on 24 September and Endecott House, Chagford on 26 September – all from 4-7pm).

Local Transport

tissandier — Thu, 28 Sep 2017 09:13:50 +0000

Buses: We maintain a close interest in bus local services. In the past we have resolved problems. Complaints are now rare. SSB liaises with South Hams District Council and the bus company to maintain the stock of timetables in the Toll House – please telephone 72867 if you notice they have run out.

Bicycle Racks: Now in place at Sanderspool Cross,village centre, and in the Old School carpark. We have been involved in securing these – they need to be seen to be used.

Project Bike Bank: This aims to help promote sustainable transport in and around South Brent by providing the community with a free lease of a bike, along with a support package to help them on the road. go to Project Bike Bank for details and updates.

The SSB ‘Guide to Local Transport’ poster: is displayed around the village, making it easier for residents to reduce their car mileage.

Your guide to local transport

BUSES

STAGECOACH GOLD (half hourly service both directions) links Plymouth, Ivybridge, South Brent,
Totnes and Torbay.
38 (formerly X38) links Ivybridge (longer starts from Plymouth), South Brent, Buckfastleigh, Ashburton and Exeter,
Timetables at stops and on leaflets in Toll House, or go to www.traveline.info

For bus passes, phone 01392 383688.

CAR SHARE SCHEME

For commuting or regular trips to football, theatre etc, go to www.carsharedevon.com or phone
08700 111199. This DCC scheme will link South Brent drivers, to reduce car use and cut costs.

TAXIS

Bittaford Cars (Colin) – 01752 897033

TRAVEL FOR THOSE WITH MOBILITY PROBLEMS

There are volunteer car schemes for help with journeys to hospital etc. Drivers always needed,
expenses paid.

South Brent & District Caring on 01364 700289. This scheme is donation based.
Ivybridge and District Community Transport (IDCT) on 01752 690444 – charge 70p/mile, from
home and back.

RING AND RIDE (IDCT)

Ring 01752 69044 to book a return day trip to Totnes, Newton Abbott or Ivybridge.