This Week’s edition of the Plymouth Chronicle highlights a mixture of community concerns, local achievements and cultural events shaping life across Plympton, Plymstock and the wider city.
One of the main stories centres on growing anger among residents over the closure of Colesdown Hill (P.3). People living in the neighbourhood say the 14-month closure of their main access road will cause major disruption for families, carers and elderly residents while work takes place on a new cycle and pedestrian route.
Healthcare provision is also under the spotlight. Plympton Earle councillor Terri Beer is calling for an action plan to improve palliative care across Plymouth (P.6), arguing that patients and families deserve better support and clearer pathways to specialist services.
There is also recognition for community achievement, with a group of Plympton women honoured at Parliament (P.14) for their work and dedication. Meanwhile, education news brings praise for the achievements of students and staff at Plympton Academy (P.18).
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Development continues to shape the eastern side of the city, with new plans emerging for a care home in Sherford as the fast-growing community continues to expand (P.13).
Parking is another issue affecting residents locally, with new machines being trialled in Plympton as part of wider changes to how parking is managed across the city (P.15).
This edition also highlights the cultural life of Plymouth, with updates on the city’s City of Culture ambitions (P12) and the forthcoming visit of the Knife Angel sculpture (P15), which raises awareness of knife crime and its impact on communities.
Meanwhile at The Box, a major exhibition featuring the famous Portrait of Mai by Sir Joshua Reynolds (P.24) explores Plymouth’s historic connections with the wider world.
Alongside these stories, readers will find community news, events and features all free to reader.
