All photographs copyright Nick Shepherd
Welcome to the official website of Strete in Devon, England, which is managed by Strete Parish Council. Strete is about a fifteen minute drive from Dartmouth. It is to be found on the high coastal ground at the eastern end of Slapton Sands. It's a good place to stay if you like exploring the local beaches and is also convenient for Kingsbridge, Totnes and Salcombe. Strete is situated on the South West Coastal Footpath and, with a variety of accommodation in the village, it is an ideal location to take a break in your journey. Take time to relax and enjoy the beautiful AONB surroundings.
ON SATURDAY 15 FEBRUARY AT 9.30AM
PLEASE MEET AT THE VILLAGE HALL BY THE CHURCH CAR PARK
PLEASE BRING GLOVES, BAGS WILL BE PROVIDED
PLEASE COME AND HELP.
WE ARE A FRIENDLY GROUP AND ALL ARE WELCOME INCLUDING ACCOMPANIED CHILDREN
REFRESHMENTS AFTERWARDS IN THE VILLAGE HALL
Please contact Louise Newman if you need further information 07971 424805
Paul Potgieter has agreed to be Strete Community Speedwatch Scheme Co-Ordinator. Paul has completed the Police training requirements of the role. We are now looking for three volunteers to join Paul in the Strete Community Speedwatch Scheme and help increase awareness of road safety in our beautiful village.
We have many youngsters living in Strete as well as a large retired population, all of whom should be safe from vehicles travelling through the village where much of the village does not have pavements.
Together with Paul we plan to arrange an hour in the Village Hall to explain everything and talk to potential volunteers. Paul will assist in training and preparing volunteers.
The initial idea is to focus on known hotspots and times where we know vehicles are potentially travelling too fast. This will change throughout the seasons and will need to take into account visitors who are often unaware of our roads and their challenges.
This article is intended to raise the profile of funding for Slapton Line protection.
Many of you may recall this view on the A379 Slapton Line after Storm Emma in 2018. The chaos and disruption that followed throughout the summer season was horrendous for residents and businesses going about their daily routine. The sea breaching the A379 Slapton Line and merging with Slapton Ley is a major concern to everyone living, working and visiting the area. A petition has been set up to call upon the government to provide adequate funding to protect the A379 Slapton Line. We cannot wait for another breach to occur, for more chaos to ensue while budgetary issues are deliberated. We must insist on proactive measures to protect the means of connection for residents and businesses throughout the area, South Hams and beyond. It provides access for 10s of thousands who visit the area annually as well as the thousands of day trippers, enthusiasts, hobbyists, schools and universities. We urge the government to show us that the lives of everyone who depend on this route and the critical importance of the A379 Slapton Line is recognized. It's not only a road, but it's also everyone's lives and livelihood.
Please, sign this petition to call upon the government to commit to protecting the A379 Slapton Line by providing adequate funding and resources as a matter of priority.
https://chng.it/qqWnzgVbZx Click on this link to sign the petition.
Thank you
Please be reminded that PayByPhone is coming to South Hams District Council owned car parks this Sunday, 12 January. Anyone using SHDC car parks will need to use the PaybyPhone parking app if they want to pay for parking through their phone. They will no longer be able to use their current provider RingGo from this Sunday for cashless parking. Residents and visitors can continue to pay by cash at one of their machines if they prefer. The PayByPhone app can be download at:
For those already using the PayByPhone app, you may want to re-install it to make sure you are using the latest version. More advice on using the PayByPhone app can be found on this website. Please help spread the word by sharing this information with your family, friends and neighbours.