Community leaders have welcome news that the government has set up a new £50 million pound fund to support local high streets which have been decimated by coronavirus.
East Devon District Council will receive £130,000 which has welcomed by Seaton district councillor Marcus Hartnell.
Seaton fire brigade has been called up to help tackle a forest fire in Wareham, Dorset, which was sparked seven days ago.
The fire at Wareham Forest, affecting 100 hectares of heathland, was sparked on Monday, May 18th and is now believed to have been accidental, after multiple disposable barbecues, campfires and glass bottles were found in the area.
By Francesca Evans
25th May 2020 | Local News
CORONAVIRUS support schemes in Beer, Axmouth and Colyford are among those to benefit from a joint grant scheme run by East Devon District Council and Devon County Council.
Twelve projects in total have been funded by the COVID-19 Prompt Action Fund, a small grants scheme which quickly provides funding of up to £499.
By Francesca Evans
25th May 2020 | Local News
SEATON Tramway is hosting a week-long virtual events to raise funds while the attraction is closed.
The tram line between Seaton and Colyton is currently closed to the public due to the coronavirus pandemic. It will be launching a Tramathon Fundraising Appeal next month to help secure the future of the popular attraction and its industrial heritage.
By Francesca Evans
23rd May 2020 | Local News
East Devon District Council will elect a new leader on Thursday, after Councillor Ben Ingham and his entire Cabinet stood down last week.
The mass resignation came after defections by eight members of the ruling Independent Group – seven to the Independent Progressive Group and one to the Democratic Alliance, a group formed of the East Devon Alliance, Liberal Democrats, the Green Party, and now three Independents.
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