Thousands to march against Sidmouth housing redevelopment plans

'Save our Sidmouth" campaign group have put up placards around the town. Credit: ITV West Country

The 'Save our Sidmouth' campaign has sent out a rallying call to residents and anyone concerned about over-development in East Devon to join them on a march this Saturday.

They plan to head to the headquarters of the council at the Knowle. This is set in parkland which has also been earmarked for redevelopment.

The main council building could become a care home and housing would take over the grounds, some of which has been classed as 'affordable'.

This is a statement from the leader of East Devon District Council to the Save our Sidmouth campaign:

You can watch the full report by Richard Lawrence here: