Potholes: https://www.devon.gov.uk/roadsandtransport/report-a-problem/

If a member of the public or Parish see a pothole that meet the intervention levels of being over 300mm in diameter and having a vertical face (sharp edge) of 40mm or over, the quickest and easiest way to deal with them is to report them online through the DCC website using the link above.

Flooding & Drainage: https://new.devon.gov.uk/roadsandtransport/maintaining-roads/flooding-and-drainage/

The link above has the facility to report issues but the web-page also has a lot of information on who is responsible for what and what to do if a river is flooding.

You can also now view when a drain was last inspected and how often the drain is cleaned, available here: https://apps1.wdm.co.uk/Live/Devon/PBLC/PIP/map.aspx?cg=kaarb

Trees, Hedges & overgrown vegetation: https://www.devon.gov.uk/roadsandtransport/maintaining-roads/trees-and-vegetation-2/overgrown-vegetation/

Many hedges and trees grow on the edge of the highway and mark its boundary with private property. In these cases, the adjacent landowner or occupier is responsible for maintaining them. This also applies to trees that overhang the highway or fall on to it, when overgrown vegetation is reported DCC will send out a letter to the landowner requesting that they cut the overgrown vegetation.

Grass cutting/Weeds: https://www.devon.gov.uk/roadsandtransport/maintaining-roads/trees-and-vegetation-2/grass-cutting/

DCC carry out grass-cutting on highway verges in areas that are key to maintaining visibility only, such as at junctions, laybys, and the inside of bends. The aim of grass-cutting is to keep the highway safe and to maintain visibility for all road users

Mud: https://www.devon.gov.uk/roadsandtransport/report-a-problem/

https://www.devon.gov.uk/roadsandtransport/factsheet/roads-and-farmers/

Living in a rural area most roads will at some time or another have an amount deposited on it, however, occupiers of land have a duty not to obstruct the public highway or do anything that could inconvenience or endanger the public while they use the highway If Devon County Council considers the mud to be potentially hazardous the person responsible will be contacted and asked that the mud be removed.

Speeding/safety https://www.devon.gov.uk/roadsandtransport/safe-travel/road-safety/safer-roads/

Collision data: Collision & Casualty Data – Roads and transport (devon.gov.uk)

Emergency Assistance Volunteers

Exbourne and Jacobstowe are looking for volunteers to to come forward and help to coordinate assistance to the vulnerable in emergencies such as flooding, snow and ice.  If you think you can help, please contact the Clerk on 07749 029928