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Toilet talks on a roll: East Devon loo review deadline is extended until March 2025

By Local Democracy Reporter on 6th December 2023 Axminster, Beer, Budleigh Salterton, Colyton, East Devon, Exmouth, Honiton, News, Ottery St Mary, Seaton, Sidmouth

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,…

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Flood warnings and alerts are issued for East Devon after 24-hours of rainfall

By East Devon Reporter on 4th December 2023 Axminster, Branscombe, East Devon, Exmouth, Farming, News, Ottery St Mary, Seaton, Sidmouth

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…

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News in brief from across East Devon – including stories and photos from Exmouth, Seaton, Sidmouth, Budleigh Salterton, Beer and Exeter

By Becca Gliddon on 2nd December 2023 Beer, Budleigh Salterton, Business, Colyton, East Devon, Exeter, Exmouth, Farming, News, Seaton, Sidmouth

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…

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Proposed new trail for walkers and cyclists in East Devon could link Sidbury and Sidford

By Becca Gliddon on 26th November 2023 East Devon, News, Sidbury, Sidford, Sidmouth

A new trail for walkers and cyclists proposed for East Devon could link Sidbury and Sidford if planners get the green light. The county council wants to create a new ‘multi-use’ trail, linking Sidford to Hillside, Sidbury, in East Devon and is inviting the public to comment on the proposals. The consultation runs until January 5, 2024, highlighting the draft blueprint and inviting public feedback through a survey before going before planners to seek permission. An overview of the proposals can be seen through an online, virtual, consultation event, on Monday, December 4, from 5.30pm until 6.30pm. It is expected…

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Pay-and-display parking for Sidmouth and Honiton? County council announces a public consultation for eight Devon towns

By Becca Gliddon on 24th November 2023 East Devon, Honiton, News, Sidmouth

Pay-and-display parking could be on the cards for the East Devon towns of Sidmouth and Honiton, the county council has revealed. Once the Traffic Orders are advertised at the November, and into December, the public will have just 21 to make their views known. Devon County Council (DCC) said comments received through the public consultation will be considered before any final decision is made, DCC said installing pay-and-display parking in Sidmouth and Honiton would bring the towns in line, locally, with Exmouth and Exeter. It said the proposals included free parking for the first hour and would result in converting…

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Report delays celebrity chef’s Sidmouth seafront Rockfish restaurant plans

By Local Democracy Reporter on 21st November 2023 Business, East Devon, News, Sidmouth

Celebrity chef Mitch Tonks has delayed putting his Sidmouth Rockfish restaurant proposals in front of planners, writes local democracy reporter Bradley Gerrard. The Rockfish restaurant chain owner has been asked by the Environment Agency to provide more detailed flood risk assessments before his plan for the town’s Drill Hall goes to East Devon District Council’s (EDDC) planning committee. The proposed build, at the former headquarters of the Sidmouth Territorial Army branch, was set to be debated by Councillors on Tuesday (November 21), but will now be considered at a future date. The Environment Agency has asked Mr Tonks for a…

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Round-up of news from across East Devon – including stories from Exmouth, Sidmouth, Honiton, East Budleigh, Seaton and Woodbury

By Becca Gliddon on 17th November 2023 Budleigh Salterton, East Devon, Exmouth, Honiton, News, Seaton, Sidmouth, What's On, What's on in East Devon, What's on in Honiton, What's on in Sidmouth

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…

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Sidmouth announces its line-up of festive fun as the town gears up for its annual Christmas light switch-on

By East Devon Reporter on 15th November 2023 Business, East Devon, News, Sidmouth, Uncategorised, What's on in East Devon, What's on in Sidmouth

Sidmouth promises to be full of festive cheer this weekend when one of the town’s oldest residents kick-starts celebrations at the grand Christmas light switch-on. Sidmouth resident Olive Flynn, aged 97, has been named as the festive VIP invited to flick the switch and launch the town’s festive season. The town’s Christmas light switch-on has been announced for Saturday, November 18, with the festive fun starting at around 3.30pm. Councillor Chris Lockyear, Chair of the town council, said: “It is entirely fitting that all parts of our community are recognised to lead our light switch-on. “Last year we had the…

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Health bosses are urged to meet with campaigners battling to save a wing of Seaton Hospital

By Local Democracy Reporter on 14th November 2023 East Devon, News, Seaton, Sidmouth

Campaigners seeking to save a wing of Seaton Hospital have been given a boost by a Devon health organisation, writes local democracy reporter Bradley Gerrard. Scores of protesters from the East Devon town took their plight to prevent the wing being sold or demolished to the health and adult care scrutiny committee of the county council. Its chair, Councillor Sara Randall Johnson (Cons, Broadclyst), said she would write to the NHS requesting it meets the community in person to discuss options to save the wing, while urging health bosses to provide a written report of the outcome to her committee…

Rescue, awards, events - a round-up of news from across East Devon. Photos: with permission.

Read about rescues, events and crime news in our round-up from across East Devon – including stories from Exmouth, Ottery St Mary, Exeter, Axminster, Seaton, Honiton, Beer and Sidmouth

By Becca Gliddon on 11th November 2023 Axminster, Beer, East Devon, Exeter, Exmouth, Honiton, News, Ottery St Mary, Seaton, Sidmouth

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,…

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