News in Honiton

A Honiton councillor has been found in breach of the Code of Conduct, specifically related to treating people with respect and bullying.

Following a six-hour Standards Hearing conducted by a sub committee at East Devon District Council (EDDC) on March 12, three separate complaints made against Cllr John Taylor were upheld and sanctions imposed.

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'.

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. A follow-up inspection in December found not enough improvements had been made, and the service has now been placed in special measures.

A member of Honiton fire crew has spoken out about why he loves being an on-call firefighter, what it entails and why he recommends that others follow the same path.

Having dedicated 10 years to the local fire service, Craig Sluman believes that following in his uncle's footsteps to become a firefighter was written in the stars.

HARMES - ERIC. Passed away peacefully at the R D & E Hospital Wonford on 6th March 2021 aged 94 years.

ANDERSON - DONALD. Passed away peacefully on 5th March 2021 aged 85 years.

An elderly Honiton resident has been put into temporary housing after a fire broke out at her property in Hornbeam Close this morning (March 15).

Firefighters from Honiton, Sidmouth and Ottery St Mary were tasked to the domestic blaze, which started in the kitchen, at around 11.20am.

Rapid charging points for electric vehicles could soon be installed in two of Honiton's car parks – Lace Walk short stay, and Blackdown House.

East Devon Council has been offered the chance to host 30 charging points in car parks across the district – provided it can move quickly to get them installed.

Honiton Town Council is encouraging residents to apply for a chance to be voted onto the council at next month's meeting.

A co-option process, whereby only councillors have the opportunity to vote in new members, is due to be held on April 19 over Zoom.

Honiton residents have something to look forward to this summer, after organisers announce that planning is under way for Charter Day 2021.

Following the Government's announcement of a roadmap for the relaxation of restrictions, the team planning this annual event is more optimistic of being able to put together a successful event in the town on Saturday, 31 July.

Families with school-age children are being urged to do all they can to help prevent the spread of coronavirus.

The call comes as schools and colleges invite all students back this week, with pupils to be regularly tested using rapid, lateral flow tests.