… putting in those controversial planning applications. Unpopular ones traditionally go in next week so developers have two less weeks of consultation to be concerned about (not worried, they never worry in East Devon) as people are distracted.

Maybe a controversial one for Budleigh Salterton where rumours abound of a big 4 supermarket wanting a foothold …? Or perhaps one of our old friends wanting to increase their landbanked sites with planning?

EDDC kicks it off with the full council meeting where the shepherds tell their flock of sheep to vote through another fantastical idea for an HQ move.

No wise men there.