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Blackdown House, East Devon District Council s Honiton headquarters - Credit: Archant A view from East Devon Council leader Paul Arnott East Devon District Council leader, Councilor Paul Arnott. Picture: Paul Arnott - Credit: Archant I am indebted to former Conservative District Councillor Ann Liverton of Sidmouth for the structure of this week’s column. Last week in the Sidmouth Herald she stated that all she wished to hear from me was matters of interest to the people of East Devon. Perhaps mistakenly, I felt I had been doing that. My understanding of an outstanding columnist was of someone who tried to write as best they could of relevant matters without merely rehashing press releases. ....
Prime Minister Boris Johnson speaking at a press conference in 10 Downing Street, London, following the tightening of England s Covid-19 tiers. - Credit: PA The whole of Devon, including East Devon, has now been designated as a Tier 3 coronavirus area, residents are being urged to continue to play their part to protect themselves, their family, friends and neighbours From midnight on Thursday, December 31, the district moved into tougher Tier 3 restrictions also known as ‘alert level very high’ following a rise in Covid-19 cases in recent weeks. In Tier 3, people must not meet anybody outside their household or support bubble in any indoor or outdoor setting, whether at home, or in their garden. The rule of six applies in open public spaces such as parks and beaches. ....
A 2018 aerial image of Exeter Airpark - Credit: East Devon District Council Work has started on road improvements for enhanced access at Exeter Airport to help boost economic recovery in the region. The enhancements to Long Lane will unlock development of the new 19-acre AirPark site in the Exeter and East Devon Enterprise Zone which is expected to create around 1,000 jobs. Valued at £3.7 million, the scheme will also facilitate a bus loop and cycleway, substantially improving access to the new Future Skills Centre and the maintenance hangars which have recently been taken over by Exeter Aerospace. The scheme will also improve the access to Exeter Airport, a major gateway to the region, and help to facilitate the construction of key infrastructure for the forthcoming France-Aldernay-Britain (FAB) interconnector project. ....
A candle tribute to the victims at Auschwitz - Credit: Archant A view from East Devon District Council leader Paul Arnott East Devon District Council leader, Councilor Paul Arnott. Picture: Paul Arnott - Credit: Archant One of the most authentically frightening experiences I have ever had came one hot afternoon in the Market Square of the usually calm town of Colyton, about fifty yards from my front door, and it featured our much-esteemed local butcher Anton Bolton. Now, if that is not a good first line for a short story … This, however, is true. Here in Colyton we are very keen on the brand “The Most Rebellious Town in Devon”. This resurfaced a few years ago with the “Colyton Laundry Rebellion” but that is another story. A simple search on the internet tells that one if you are curious. ....