Exmouth Town Council is writing to Steve Reed, the secretary of state for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.

This follows on from the recent pollution incident in Exmouth,Exmouth Town Council says it finds the 'failings of the sewer system unacceptable' and shares the views that have been expressed by many of the Town’s residents.

Exmouth Town Council continues to work with all interested parties to resolve not only the current situation, but also to ensure an appropriate sewage network is installed to cope with current and future needs.

A meeting took place at Ocean on Tuesday to discuss the public taking potential legal action over South West Water's sewage bursts and outflow discharge into the sea. Resulting in lost swimming hours.

Exmouth Town Council said: "We are going to writte to The Rt Hon. Steve Reed, Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs inviting him to Exmouth in order that he might gain an understanding of the impact on the Town, its residents and businesses, associated with these events and to explain the Government’s plan for dealing with water companies failing to comply with the Environment Act."

For a copy of the letter sent to the Secretary of State visit the Town Council website or contact deputyclerk@exmouth.gov.uk or call 01395 276167