We are NOT against a "mega marsh" in principle

Can I correct what is becoming a devisive misconception. We are NOT against a mega-marsh in principle. What we are against is East Devon holding a gun to our heads and blackmailing us by saying we can't have a mega marsh unless we are prepared to forego community, tourism, leisure and youth facilities in the town.

And NO we can't put these facilities in the Visitor's Centre - it isn't TARDIS.

What we are saying is examine other sources of funding for the marshes project - Wetlands Trusts, RSPB, etc. There is no reason why we should not have all these things with proper financial management.

A mega marsh alone will NOT regenerate the town if there is nowhere for the tourists to stay and nothing else for them to do here except shop in a supermarket. As the agenda background papers say - Seaton will become a "day trip" town and people will stay "in other parts of the area".

Beware of divide and rule ..... .