It's predicted that cutting Devon's public health budget will put further pressure on the local NHS.
The county council was originally given 26 million pounds this year to tackle problems such as smoking and alcohol and drug abuse, which are seriously damaging to the health.
But the Government's now cut that by more than 1 and a half million pounds.
Dramatic bedroom window rescue of flood-hit resident
Andy Matthews and his dog were evacuated from East Devon home
Storm damage to West Hoe Pier could cost extra £200,000
West Hoe Pier was hit "at most vulnerable" stage
Storm Chandra causes disruption across Devon
School closures and travel chaos across county
Devon demands government cash for storm repairs
Calls for more flood defence
Two arrested after body found in Plymouth waters
Teenagers questioned on suspicion of murder
Theatre raises over £50K for youth programmes
Festive appeal total doubles
