News in Seaton

Seaton parkrun passed its fourth anniversary this weekend but, sadly, with no celebrations or event due to the current lockdown restrictions.

Parkruns are free, weekly, community events held all around the world but they were stopped in March due to the global pandemic. The timed 5k events have started to return with parkrun now taking place again in Japan, New Zealand, parts of Australia and, closest to home, in Guernsey. 

A dead dolphin has been found washed up on Branscombe beach.

The animal, believed to have been a common adult dolphin, was found earlier today (Tuesday) washed ashore near The Sea Shanty.

Colyton Parish Council has called for improved communication with its local policing team.

The parish council used to receive monthly reports from the police about crimes which had taken place in the area, but these have not been submitted for some time.

East Devon District Council has put measures in place to abide by the national coronavirus lockdown restrictions introduced last week.

Most services will continue as normal and 20 public toilets, which are being cleaned daily to strict COVID-19 guidelines, remain open during the lockdown period, from 8am to 7pm each day.

Skateparks and multi-use games areas across East Devon have now closed for the during of the second national lockdown.

While these facilities were initially set to remain open, general guidelines from the government and more detailed guidance from Sport England has resulted in a decision to close them until December 3.

Beer Parish Council is in negotiation with East Devon to take over a number of village assets currently run by the district council.

By assuming responsibility for a number of assets, the parish council will be able to secure income through commercial leases and fees which will create employment and a thriving sustainable community.

Nearly 2,000 new coronavirus cases were confirmed last week across Devon and Cornwall.

The total confirmed number of cases since the beginning of the pandemic has shot up to 12,001 across the two counties, according to figures released on Friday.

Seaton & District Hospital League of Friends would like to thank all their loyal volunteers and supporters, as we navigate our way through this most difficult time. 

This is a challenging time for charities with less income coming in, however, please be assured we will continue to fund the Seaton Hospiscare@Home Service - end of life palliative care for patients registered with a Beer, Colyton or Seaton GP who wish to remain at home at the end of life.

Councils across Devon have welcomed the fourth tranche of COVID funding they have been awarded by the government, but have warned it won't cover all their predicted losses and say they still have no idea what level of funding they will get next year.

An extra £10million from the government has been given to councils in Devon, with the intention that it will help cover coronavirus-related costs and ensure councils have the resources they need to keep providing vital services over the winter.

Plans for a new tramway halt that will link up two of Seaton's main tourist attractions have been given the go-ahead.

East Devon District Council's planning committee on Wednesday unanimously approved the scheme that will see a fourth stop added to the Seaton Tramway at Seaton Wetlands.