A New Year's Eve Party aiming to 'make Exmouth great again' has been cancelled for the second year in a row due to objections from local authorities.

The event, which was due to take place on New Year's Eve in The Strand, was the brainchild of Exmouth landlords George Nightingale and Oliver Bainbridge.

A marquee was to be erected in the town centre with room for 1,200 revellers.

Last year the party was cancelled due to objections from local businesses but this year George and Oliver say local authorities were the ones to object to the party.

George and Oliver took to Facebook to explain this year's cancellation: "It is with deep regret that we have to yet again cancel the new year party we are so desperately trying to setup for Exmouth.

"Last year we cancelled due to objections from local businesses, however, through the other events in the year, we have demonstrated that something happening in the town is better than nothing happening in the town.

This year, it is the turn of the authorities who are objecting to the event. We have already put in almost £1000 to get this off the ground and are bitterly disappointed by this outcome.

"A full refund will be given to everyone who has bought a ticket and we sincerely apologise for the change of plans. We are not deterred and know that there is support for this - just a few more hoops to jump through."

Nub News is in contact with George Nightingale and will be investigating the objections from local authorities.