News in Seaton

Devon County Council has approved a 4.99 per cent council tax increase as part of budget proposals that will see more funding for vulnerable children, adult social care and health, and repairing potholes.

More than £37million of additional funding will be pumped into vital services for the 2021/22 financial year, with an £21.7million earmarked for adult care and health, and £11.4million for children's services.

The Prime Minister's 'roadmap' out of lockdown has been met with a cautious welcome by Devon leaders.

Boris Johnson yesterday (Monday) announced a series of steps on how the country will come out of its third national lockdown.

More than 500 people have signed a petition against the National Trust's permanent closure of medieval manor house Shute Barton to the public.

The petition was set up over the weekend, and the milestone of 500 signatures was reached by Monday afternoon. It has also been shared more than 250 times on social media.

An application for 'prior approval' to add an additional storey to an existing block of flats in Harbour Road, Seaton, has been refused by East Devon District Council.

The application sought 'prior approval' to add an additional storey to Kings Court, to create five new apartments with balconies.

Seaton Nub News' Job section has received a brand new coat of paint thanks to the Nub News tech department.

The Jobs section is now easier than ever to browse and apply for the latest opportunities in the area.

The impact of Brexit on Devon's fishing industry won't be fully seen until coronavirus pandemic restrictions are lifted, county councillors have been told.

Devon County Council's full council last Thursday heard that there were potential economic impacts and also opportunities for Devon as a result of the Brexit trade deal and changes to the fishing quota and catch regimes.

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In last week's column I reminisced about my days as a cub reporter in East Devon, working for the Express & Echo, the Exeter daily paper which is now a weekly.

More than a third of the adult population of Devon have now had their first COVID-19 vaccine, latest NHS England figures show.

The statistics, which provide the position as of February 14, show that there had been 355,271 vaccines delivered in Devon, with 342,397 of them being the first dose. More than 70,000 vaccinations were carried out in the last week.

The National Trust is permanently closing one of England's most historic manor houses to the public - Shute Barton, near Colyton, without consulting the local community.

The news leaked out this week when the Trust wrote to sack the volunteers.

Beer Parish Council has been negotiating with East Devon District Council throughout the last five years for the transfer of key community assets.  

The assets, land and buildings being considered are: The Jubilee, the toilet block, the Memorial play park, Charlie's Yard, Beach Court car park, the lower section and enclosed area of Beer Head car park and Starre Bank.