
The hedgerows of West Manley Lane are afforded protection under the Hedgerow Regulations 1997... this importance relates to the botanical diversity of woody species and the association of protected and / or rare species of animals
Devon Wildlife Consultants Report 2009

Tiverton Grand Canal and its environs with its walking and cycling leisure opportunities is of great importance giving pleasure to locals and tourists as well as providing biodiversity and economic benefits for the local community
Devon Wildlife Consultants Report 2009
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Masterplan for Area B of the TEUE July 2017
By WMLCG - posted Jul 14th 2017 at 4:00PM
Masterplan for Area B of the TEUE
In 2014 the TUEU Masterplan was adopted. However, as there had been insufficient detail for that area referred to as Area B, it is only now that the final part of the jigsaw has been considered for public...
Cities need 'hedges as well as trees' for environment
By WMLCG - posted May 17th 2017 at 9:30AM
Cities need 'hedges as well as trees' for environment
...Spring 2017 Update
By WMLCG - posted May 2nd 2017 at 10:15PM
The arrival of early summer visitors, both human and animal, coincides with interesting political times!
Chiffchaff and Blackcap were recorded in February along the Lane, followed by Swallows on 5th April, Willow Warbler 15...
TEUE Update February 2017
By WMLCG - posted Feb 18th 2017 at 4:45PM
TEUE Update February 2017
The revised Local Plan recently exhibited in various centres of Mid Devon outlined several “Priority Habitats” within the overall map. One of these was along West Manley Lane (985125) and after...
Wartime at Chapel Anthony Bungalow
By WMLCG - posted Feb 17th 2017 at 2:30PM
Be sure to read the delightful account, click Past and Present, click Memory Lane
EUE Planning Developments 26 October 2016
By WMLCG - posted Oct 26th 2016 at 9:15AM
EUE planning developments
A further important holdup has occurred in the Eastern Urban Extension, and this threatens to derail...
Green Spaces worth £2.2bn to public health in England
By WMLCG - posted Sep 20th 2016 at 11:30AM
Green spaces worth £2.2bn to public health in England
...WEST MANLEY LANE FAUNA RECORDS FOR FIRST SIX MONTHS 2016
By WMLCG - posted Aug 9th 2016 at 8:15PM
In bald statistics, there have been records for 54 birds, (33 confirmed, probable or possible breeding), 11 mammals, 9 butterflies, 4 dragon/damselflies 2 reptiles and 5 bumblebee species...
Mid Devon Gazette 09 August 2016
By WMLCG - posted Aug 9th 2016 at 5:00PM
Council denies plan to jump the gun on housing. Cllr Bainbridge said, "You cannot subject residents to what will happen without proper infrastructure in place"
Blundells Road development news February 2016
By WMLCG - posted Feb 22nd 2016 at 2:30PM
Read the latest on the re development on Blundells Road prior to house building for Area A EUE.