CouncilOne bin sticker got nearly half of households recycling their food waste
A Mid Devon trial involving Crediton found that a simple reminder on the black bin persuaded 49% of targeted households to start putting out food waste for recycling.
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DevelopmentCompulsory land powers could be used to unlock Crediton’s 750-home Parks Farm development
Devon County Council is preparing to consider compulsory acquisition of land and rights at Parks Farm, as plans for one of the biggest expansions of Crediton in decades continue to gather pace.
DevelopmentMid Devon starts writing the planning rulebook that could shape Crediton to 2046
Plan Mid Devon formally gets under way this month. It could determine such things as where new homes go, what gets protected and what infrastructure development is expected to provide.
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A377 through Crediton closed after early-morning collision
Charlotte Street is closed in both directions this morning following a collision, cutting the main A377 route through Crediton between Mill Street and East Street.
Crediton businesses could face new water restrictions as drought deepens
South West Water has applied for further drought powers covering Crediton as the region heads into autumn with reservoirs still exceptionally low.
Crediton recorded crime falls to lowest level since last November
The latest figures from Devon and Cornwall Police show recorded crime in Crediton falling for a third consecutive month, with August producing the lowest total since November 2025.
Holy Cross goes to the dogs (and cats) next Saturday
Crediton Parish Church will welcome pets to the Holy Cross next Saturday for a short service and blessing.
Town Council’s Manor Office refurbishment finally goes to tender – 17 months after rent payments began
Crediton Town Council is seeking a contractor for £60,000 of refurbishment work at Manor Office - the North Street building it began renting in May 2025 and which is still not fully open to the public.
Tarka Line cut at Eggesford as urgent track repairs disrupt Crediton journeys
A track defect between Eggesford and Barnstaple has split the Tarka Line today, with trains from Crediton terminating at Eggesford and disruption expected for the rest of Friday.
Crediton Library set for out-of-hours access as Open Plus rolls into town
Registered adults will be able to borrow books, use computers and work in the library beyond staffed hours once the new system goes live.
Crediton’s air-quality zone could be scrapped after 22 years
Crediton has been an Air Quality Management Area since 2004. Mid Devon now says pollution has fallen sufficiently for the designation to be revoked.
A377 survey work is finished – here’s what comes next for the Boniface Trail
Three weeks of survey work between Crediton and Newton St Cyres has ended. The project now moves towards a detailed design - but there is still a big difference between designing the trail and actually building it.
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