She said: "I think it is fair to say it is not an outcome that many in Sidmouth and across Devon would perhaps have preferred. She warned many of the key decisions would be made elsewhere, limiting what the town council could directly change. Cllr Nelson added that while many practical details were still unknown, the council had already held "helpful meetings" with East Devon District Council. Cllr Mike Goodman said the council had already been preparing for the changes and stressed the importance of continuing to work closely with East Devon District Council. "The important thing is the engagement of East Devon District Council and those asset transfers.