News in Seaton

Seaton artist Banski has opened an exhibition of his work today (Friday) at the Savooni Art Space in Beer Road.

Banski is the pseudonym adopted by a local Seaton artist and should not be confused with Bristol-based street artist Banksy.

Starting on Monday, Seaton Wetlands will be running a running Halloween Trail for the next two weeks.

The October half term event will take the form of a self-guided special spooky trail.

The leader of East Devon District Council, Paul Arnott, has offered a scathing criticism of former MP Hugo Swire, following the publication of his wife's explosive memoir.

Lady Sasha Swire's 'Diary of an MP's Wife: Inside and Outside Power' has been described in the national press as "jaw-dropping" and "indiscreet" as she lays bare the secrets of her high-powered Conservative friends, including former Prime Minister David Cameron.

East Devon District Council will consider a report on Plymouth University research, estimating future rates of coastal erosion in the region over the next 100 years.

The research, which focuses on the eastern area of the district, is different from previous work on coastal erosion as it is for planning purposes only.

East Devon residents on lower incomes who cannot work from home and have lost income as a result of being told to self-isolate by NHS Test and Trace will be able to access a payment of £500 each time they are required to self-isolate.

Recognising that self-isolation is one of the most powerful tools for controlling the transmission of COVID-19, this new Test and Trace Support payment will ensure that those on low incomes are able to self-isolate without worrying about their finances.

A woman who is walking the entire British and Irish coastline for charity will pass through Seaton and Beer this week.

Karen Penny is currently on the 490th day of her continuous 20,000km walking challenge around the British and Irish coast and its islands - a feat never achieved by a woman before.

Seaton Town Council has agreed in principle to fund the replacement of a gym at Seafield Gardens.

For technical reasons, the gym cannot be situated in the original location. The only suitable alternative site in Seafield Gardens is the area adjacent to the junction of Seafield Road and Castle Hill.

Seaton Tramway is one of 445 heritage organisations across the country set to receive a lifesaving financial boost from the government thanks to the £1.57billion Culture Recovery Fund to help them through the coronavirus pandemic.

The award of £435,100 will directly support wages, major overheads such as track and tram maintenance and the creation of new offers and opportunities with world class partners and exhibitions.

Seaton artist and town councillor Kerri-Ann Briggs has put forward a proposal to create a sensory garden in the town.

Sensory gardens are carefully designed areas which are devoted to engaging the senses, and are particularly beneficial for those with disabilities or additional needs. These may involve interactive elements such as inviting visitors to engage with various sensory panels or trigger the sounds themselves. 

The derelict Old Town Mill in the centre of Colyton is being given a new lease of life with eight business units currently under development.

Axminster Property is managing the project on behalf of a pension fund client and the project will see the historic building in Rosemary Lane converted into eight units available from early 2021.