A revised budget is expected to be agreed by Devon county councillors today - with safeguards for school crossing patrols, welfare services and some threatened bus routes.
The council still has to make savings of 46 million pounds over the next financial year.
And a rise of just under two per cent in council tax is being proposed to prevent even deeper cuts.
Deaths of man and woman in two counties being linked
Woman found dead in Torquay; man in Hampshire
Dawlish's black swan lose nests in floods
At least 10 eggs washed away
Trains cancelled as flood damage continues
Divers to inspect infrastructure
Torbay tourism facing pressures
Bay MP says tourist trade needs stability and help
What is the future of vulnerable but vital Slapton Line?
Millions of pounds have already been spent protecting the road
