It is with much sadness that Cllr. Kate Gill sadly passed away on 27^th March after a short illness. Kate was a loyal, long-serving councillor for Strete Parish Council for many years, including serving as chair from 2016 to 2021. Kate was an avid supporter of the Kings Arms. She provided the use of her camp site and barn for various village activities including Village Day. Kate had a lot of historical knowledge of the area including events that took place during WW2 that she was always happy to pass on to anyone interested. The village beacon is situated at the camp site and its lighting has often received an official request from the Lieutenant of Devon for it to be lit on many special national occasions. The beacon was made and erected by Kate’s late husband.
Funeral arrangements have been confirmed. This will take place on 28^th April at 2:30pm at Torquay Crematorium.
The wake will take place at the Kings Arms in Strete. All are welcome.

This vital link remains broken since the January storms despite undisputable evidence of its importance to people in Torcross and everyone who uses the A379 Slapton Line road for their daily activities and business. Caroline Voaden MP is trying hard to persuade government to provide funding for repairs and protection of homes but she needs more support and leadership from Devon County Council and South Hams District Council. The majority of local people have lobbied their Parish Councils to make their views to urgently repair the road known to the elected members. Regrettably, Parish Council representatives are not being listened to. Slapton Line Partnership is focusing on adaptation of the area. The SSSI Slapton Ley and all its benefits could be lost forever. Is that what people want? The majority of people in the area have expressed their views by supporting Caroline's petition.