Works to improve car parks on East Devon's Pebblebed Heaths are due to begin on Monday 7 February.

Four Firs Car Park on Woodbury Common and Joney's Cross Car Park on Hawkerland will be closed for up to six weeks for the works to take place, and roadside parking at Stowford near Colaton Raleigh and Frying Pans near Bicton Common will also be improved.

It comes after a public consultation to improve visitor access and protect wildlife was held in 2019.

Councillor Martin Wrigley, Chair of the South East Devon Habitat Regulation Executive Committee and Teignbridge Executive Member for Communities, Housing and IT, said: "The improvements to the existing car parks are much-needed due to increased use from people enjoying the Heaths.

"The redesigned layout and improved surface means visitors will be able to drive and park more safely and the heaths will be better protected for the future."

Improvements highlighted in the consultation include better layouts, surfaces, visibility, emergency access, and installing information boards.

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