News in Seaton

Seaton Jurassic - one of the town's prime tourist attractions - will remain closed after lockdown as Devon Wildlife Trust has pulled out of operating the centre.

After five years of managing Seaton Jurassic, the trust says it had taken the "tough decision" not to continue in its role as the visitor attraction's operator.

The organisation providing Devon's NHS 111 and out-of-hours GP services has been told to make urgent improvements after a watchdog found patients were at risk, and rated it 'inadequate' overall.

The Care Quality Commission (CQC) found several areas of concern during an inspection of Devon Doctors in July 2020.

Colyton Parish and East Devon District Councils have both refuted claims that they breached privacy laws, after the names of those who had requested a by-election were distributed.

The parish council currently has three vacancies, with Ray Watts having recently tendered his immediate resignation.

The UK's first electric commuter flight is to take off from Exeter Airport, after it was chosen as a testing site for the shift towards greener aviation.

A programme has been launched to explore whether hybrid-electric aircraft can be used within the existing aviation system, in what's being described as 'a huge step towards transforming the future of air travel'.

A new veterinary practice will be opening in Colyton this summer.

Jurassic Vets, based in Sidmouth, will be opening a new branch at the Colyton Town Mill site, currently being developed by Axminster Property.

Seaton residents are being asked for ideas on how to use a now redundant telephone box in the town.

The traditional red telephone box at Seaton Hole is now considered redundant along with most in the country, and was transferred to the ownership of Seaton Town Council for a nominal £1 last year.

Seaton annual town meeting will be held virtually on Thursday, April 15, providing residents with the opportunity to raise local issues.

The meeting will be held via video conferencing app Zoom and details of how to take part will be available on the town council website www.seaton.gov.uk

NOTT-BOWER, Colin - Passed away very peacefully at Elmwood, Colyford, on March 10 2021, aged 92 years. Much loved husband of the late Molly.

PLOWMAN, BETTY - Died peacefully at The Royal Devon & Exeter Hospital on March 2 2021, aged 90 years. She will be sadly missed by all who knew her.

The Devon County Council elections are due to take place on Thursday, May 6 and are an important opportunity for residents to have their say about the issues that matter to them and their local communities.

There are a number of ways to vote in the May elections including, voting by post, voting by proxy (by asking someone trusted to vote on your behalf), or voting in person at a polling station.

By Martin Shaw - Independent East Devon Alliance County Councillor for Seaton & Colyton

As the pandemic is being brought under the control, thoughts are turning to what happens next.