This afternoon, I made a site visit to assess the damage to the collapsed pathway by the River Otter near Otter Mill. Due to a fallen tree, Coleridge Bridge is now closed too.
I have asked the Environment Agency to attend the site and take urgent action to stabilise the area as a priority. I am meeting with them soon to review their progress.
I also met with local residents and Devon County Council to discuss the situation and the need for permanent protections to ensure public safety.
Thank you to Ottery St Mary Town Council for their hard work on this matter. I'll work with the town council to push for proper long-term action