News in Seaton

Seaton county councillor Martin Shaw writes exclusively for Seaton Nub News

Seaton's experience during the lockdown prepares us for the challenges ahead.

BEER Parish Council has released a statement on how it intends to ease the village out of lockdown.

The parish council has acknowledged that some residents may have concerns about the village opening up to visitors as the government's coronavirus lockdown restrictions are eased, but it said that tourists must be made to feel welcome as the local economy relies on them.

COASTGUARDS have issued a warning on the dangers of tombstoning, after a group of youngsters were seen jumping off Axmouth harbour wall at the weekend.

Tombstoning refers to jumping in a straight or upright position into the sea or water from a height.

DEVON'S carbon emissions have reduced by almost a quarter during the lockdown, new data suggests.

The data has been collected on behalf of the Devon Climate Emergency Response Group (DCERG), a group of public, private and voluntary sector bodies working to make Devon carbon neutral by 2050 at the latest.

LOCAL organisations have benefited from £6,000 donated by Colyton Carnival Committee.

Last year's carnival raised £7,401, just £400 down on the previous year. The popular carnival market was once again the most successful event, raising £5,130, and while smaller events staged by local organisations on the committee raised a total of £3,815.

IN the last seven weeks the volunteer Seaton Coronavirus Community Group has assisted residents more than 3,200 times with acts of kindness.

These have ranged from assisting with shopping, postal and prescription requirements, dealing with email, telephone and text enquiries, delivering informative and helpful leaflets and booklets keeping the community informed, miscellaneous assistance such as cooking and DIY, calling vulnerable members of the community for a friendly chat - a fantastic effort by all involved.

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.

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.

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.