Even under the guise of “Heritage Week” why has EDDC put out this council press release for a privately owned and run venue?
Does EDDC own the building? It appears not. Why did they choose it to put on some ” outdoor activities” for children there when they have coastal towns and wetlands available?
Councillor Ian Chubb says:
“Our heritage and planning staff worked closely with Rockbeare Manor to deliver a refurbishment of the highest quality, advising on local apple varieties for the new orchard, for example. Our Growth Point and Countryside teams have partnered with the new owner to run this event, because the historic manor and landscaped parkland is such an important asset to the growing East Devon community.”
Were the heritage and planning staff paid for this consultancy advice? If it was free is it available to owners of other private properties in East Devon? If it was paid for – can other people access these busy EDDC employees for a fee?
EDDC now has a good number of current and former members of the hospitality industry as serving councillors, at least three of whom are currently on the EDDC Licensing Committee.
They must be careful who they sup with.
East Devon Watch 