Dawlish News
Mentioned on the other thread about this pub - it has been referred to as an 'uninsurable event'. Some might call it 'an act of God'. Both of which seems a load of BS as the pub was just neglected over a long period of time and the issue was well known. And yeah, bizarre how a pub is seen as a 'community asset', whereas public toilets are not.
Surely this was insured by either the owner or the brewery that owned it. Cant see how the council can help as they say thsy cannot even afford to keep public toilets open.
The pub wasn't wrecked in one solitary bad weather event. It fell into disrepair through long-term neglect resulting in a massive crack. "Before the wall collapsed a large crack, visible from the outside , had been investigated. A build-up of water may have penetrated the crevice and destabilised the cob construction."
A pub wrecked in bad weather could be put on the market and sold to the community - if they can stump up the cash to buy it and foot a massive repair bill. The Ship Inn at Cockwood near Dawlish Warren has been closed since a catastrophic structural collapse in October 2023.
Will gary taylor fight to get this done.?
Usual photo op
South West Water has started work on a significant storm water tank project in Dawlish, promising millions of litres of storm water storage to improve local water quality. THE MAYOR of Dawlish was on hand as South West Water marked the start of work on a huge storm water tank underneath the Lawn.
Well done Bob. Hope you go all the way to the top.
Three Devon councils have joined forces in a new cross-district initiative to protect the region’s most cherished wildlife habitats from the pressures of development and recreational use.
Bob Graham, representing Dawlish, has been honoured with the 'Best Crier' title at round two of the prestigious Armada Cup. DAWLISH Town Crier Bob Graham is officially one of the best. He romped home with the Best Crier during round two of this year’s prestigious Armada Cup competition.