A proposal to allocate £0.5 million to a district-wide post Covid recovery programme, put forward by Liberal Democrat councillors, was approved by South Hams District Council at last week's meeting [11th Feb].
The Liberal Democrats have been calling for £500,000 - currently sitting in reserves - to be used to help local businesses and the community recover from the effects of the Covid-19 pandemic.
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The release of the government's white paper setting out legislative proposals that will result in profound changes to the provision of health care is only a small step in the right direction since it has failed to lay out a substantial plan for social care, despite consistent calls for reform.
Devon Liberal Democrats are calling for legislation on the funding of social care as a matter of urgency, as well as increasing the role of public health in preventing illness.
Today is Pancake Day, also known as Shrove Tuesday. Traditionally, on this day, ingredients would be used up that wouldn't be consumed over the period of Lent.
Here's a quick and easy pancake recipe, taken from Delia Smith's Complete Illustrated Cookery Course.
Ingredients
110g plain flour
a pinch of salt
2 large eggs
200ml milk mixed with 75ml water
2 tablespoons melted butter
extra butter for cooking the pancakes
