Doubts arose at last week’s Public Meeting with Sidmouth District Councillors (organised by the Sid Vale Association, 9 Dec 2014). Councillor Christine Drew certainly seemed unaware of the extent of historic parkland that would be lost to public ownership, as a result of EDDC’s present plan.Is she the only one?

For anyone unsure, the precise area being marketed is shown on these two pictures on estate agent Savill’s website.