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All change at the Bideford Pannier Market with New Trader opportunities and Event space for hire

Wouldn’t it be lovely to be able to enjoy the Steamship Freshspring, berthed alongside Bideford Quay in beautiful North Devon, whatever the weather?

Built in 1946, she is the last surviving example of the Fresh Class of water carriers that supplied our Royal Navy.

Steamship Freshspring is today berthed at Bideford Quay and a static exhibit enjoyed by locals and tourists alike.

Its time for the Annual Recycle Devon Awards, orgainsed by the Recycle Devon team.  You can nominate your unsung recycling hero whose efforts have helped the county remain one of the greenest in the UK.

In partnership with ChargePoint UK, Torridge District Council has installed some of the first publically accessible electric car charging points in car parks in Northern Devon. With the Government announcing that petrol and diesel cars will be phased out after 2040 and investment and ownership of electrical vehicles continuing to rise Councillors have decided to act now to provide facilities for both tourists and residents at strategic locations across the district (Bideford, Torrington, Holsworthy, and Appledore).

The Future High Streets Fund was a competitive funding process designed to create transformational change for a town centre facing severe difficulties. The concept was to create long-lasting change, both through physical changes to the town centre, addressing the shift in the town centre’s core areas and also exploring the role of technology. All of this whilst admitting that the role of retail has changed and emphasising the need for a great user experience to draw people in through events and great customer service.