Browsing: Exmouth

More time has been made to discuss if public loos in East Devon could be controlled and funded by towns and villages. East Devon District Council has extended the closing date for public loos it can’t afford to spend a penny on, and wants to get town and parish councils to take them over, writes local democracy reporter Will Goddard. It will also push for lavatories to become a statutory requirement for councils, which could help it get funding from the government. In 2021, the council divided its public toilets into three categories: A, B and C. Category A loos,…

Heavy rain lasting more than 24 hours has resulted in multiple flood warnings and alerts being issued for areas across East Devon. The Environment Agency (EA) said it expects river levels in many areas to remain high overnight, and into Tuesday (December 5). Residents living near flooded areas are urged to be aware that water could be fast-flowing and deep. The Environment Agency said: “Over the last 24 hours we have seen heavy rainfall in the East Devon area. “This has meant that rivers in the area have risen and will remain high.” Flood warnings are in place for the…

A round-up of news from across East Devon – including stories from Exmouth, Sidmouth, Budleigh Salterton, Seaton, Beer and Exeter. Exmouth Stray cows were recently spotted on the beach at Orcombe Point, Exmouth, and returned to their field with the help of police. Exmouth response officers were called to the beach following reports of cows on the rocks. The police team said the dairy animals were safely returned to their nearby grazing field. Beer Beer Coastguard Rescue Team is recruiting new members and holding an open day on Sunday, December 3, for those keen to find out more. The station…

Talks of how to save a crumbling stretch of sea wall at Exmouth will be outlined later this month when the district council meets. A barrier of vertical steel sheet piles costing more than a million pounds could be the solution to save a section of Exmouth’s sea wall, writes local democracy reporter Will Goddard.   Cracks in the wall, which is believed to be around 100 years old, appeared in August in front of the Sideshore development. A storm at the end of October significantly dropped beach levels and caused the wall to “crack and slump,” putting it “at serious risk of…

Speed bumps are proposed for three roads off Exmouth town centre in a bid to cut congestion, boost pedestrian safety and improve access links. Devon County Council (DCC) is proposing to add a ‘raised table’ at the Manchester Street junction with Imperial Road, another across the access road to the Strand Inn pub, and also to the ‘top of the road’ at the leisure centre short-stay car park, near Royal Avenue. And scrapping the pedestrian underpass beneath Marine Way – filling in the tunnel walkway  – has been included as part of a raft of proposals to go before the…

Removing Ottery St Mary’s only taxi rank is among proposals set out for East Devon by county council road planners. Taxi drivers are to be given a say on proposals that could impact ranks across East Devon, writes local democracy reporter Bradley Gerrard Proposals have been put forward to relocate, remove or alter 17 ranks in towns including Exmouth, Seaton, Honiton and Ottery St Mary. They are overseen by district councils, but these changes have been suggested by Devon County Council as part of its responsibility for roads. East Devon’s licensing and enforcement committee heard about various proposed changes, which…

Read a round-up of news from across East Devon – including stories from Exmouth, Sidmouth, Honiton, East Budleigh, Seaton and Woodbury. East Devon The district council has announced a three-year extension with its waste and recycling contractor, SUEZ. East Devon District Council said the extended contract would mean SUEZ ‘will work with the district to continue to put residents at the forefront of innovative recycling and waste services, with plans to introduce several electric recycling collection vehicles, continued initiatives to make it easier to recycle more, and provide residents with an excellent service’. The extension, until 2026, will mark a 20-year…

The planned revamp of Exmouth town and seafront will rely on round-the-table talks between town, district, and county councils for success, it is believed. Exmouth’s regeneration vision can succeed more easily if it is not developed in isolation, proponents have claimed, writes local democracy reporter Bradley Gerrard. East Devon Councillors want to create a steering group including all levels of local government to streamline the proposals. Last week, members of East Devon District Council’s (EDDC) ‘placemaking in Exmouth town and seafront’ group suggested that the plans, which are at an early stage, may hit fewer challenges if town, district and…

Dog rescues from fire and flood, events, and crime news are among the roundup from across East Devon – including stories from Exmouth, Ottery St Mary, Exeter, Axminster, Seaton, Honiton, Beer and Sidmouth. East Devon Council car parks in East Devon now have a winter discount of £2 to leave vehicles all day. East Devon District Council (EDDC) launched its winter parking deal on November 1, until the end of March 2004, in a bid to encourage people to shop local and boost trade during the quieter winter months. All EDDC car parks are included, apart from Sideshore, in Exmouth,…

Police are appealing for information after an 11-year-old walking to school was ‘hit by a vehicle’ in Exmouth. An SUV-type car is said to have left the scene in Withycombe Village Road after its male driver stopped and got out to speak to the child. The collision happened between 8am and 8.15am on Halloween, Tuesday, October 31. Officers want to trace the light-blue vehicle and are appealing for witnesses and information. Police have not said whether the child sustained any injuries. The male driver got out of the vehicle and spoke to the child, but then drove off without leaving…

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