As reported by the Herald: A 3.7 per cent increase is being proposed in the District Council’s draft budget: An increase of more than three… Read More »Council tax going up in East Devon

Something was spotted in the water last weekend, reports the Herald: Seal returns to Sidmouth’s coast This time, the seal was spotted near Jacob’s Ladder… Read More »Seal off Sidmouth coast … once again

There are fears for the sustainability of Sidmouth College: Council supports ‘desperately needed’ Sidmouth College extension   Here’s a report from the Herald about its… Read More »“The future is bright for Sidmouth College.”

Following on from the weekend’s news: Sidmouth has a fatberg SWW has set up shop, as reported by Radio Exe:   New “Stop the Block”… Read More »South West Water pop-up shop in Sidmouth > “Stop the Block”

Sidmouth has got its own regular monthly Repair Café: @sidmouthrepaircafe   Devon Live reports on new regulations coming which will make it easier to repair… Read More »New ‘right to repair’ laws

A great project is now underway in town, as reported in the Herald:   Lighthouse Sidmouth business hub to shine a light on entrepreneurial community… Read More »Lighthouse Sidmouth business hub to shine a light on entrepreneurial community

A real success was made of last weekend’s beach clean – as reported by the Herald, together with lots of photos:   Plastic Warriors take… Read More »Plastic Warriors take to Sidmouth beach for clean up

From the Herald:   South West residents paying second-highest charge for bulky waste collections With councils facing increasing pressure on their budgets, the majority of… Read More »South West residents paying second-highest charge for bulky waste collections

Sidmouth’s going to get a better skatepark – and the designers of the proposed improvements will be around next Wednesday to meet its users:  … Read More »Drop in session to have your say about revamping Sidmouth skatepark

This is today’s ‘most viewed’ on the Guardian website: Sixty-four-metre ‘fatberg’ discovered in English seaside resort And every news organisation it seems is featuring the… Read More »Sidmouth has a fatberg

Take your Christmas tree along to Sidmouth Manor Road car park: Wednesday 9th January 8.30am to 12pm: Free service provided by the District Council: http://eastdevon.gov.uk/media/2707841/collection-hanger-2018_lowres_221018.pdf Christmas… Read More »Recycle your Christmas rubbish – and where to take your tree

The District Council spends more than £120,000 per year on containers for recycling and waste – and wants to recoup some of this:   Council to… Read More »Charging for recycling and waste containers

A very useful event happening next Saturday in Sidmouth:   Crime and Safety Roadshow in Sidmouth Meet police officers and get advice on keeping safe… Read More »Crime and Safety Roadshow in Sidmouth

The campaign to stop development north of Sidford is preparing itself.   From the Herald:   Campaign group vows to be ready if Sidford Business… Read More »Campaign group vows to be ready if Sidford Business Park appeal is lodged

This weekend is a good time to get out: 10:30 Saturday 5th January on the beach… The Herald has been very supportive of the Sidmouth… Read More »Come and join the New Year’s first beach clean in Sidmouth