SIDMOUTH came to Twinning, with the charter between Sidmouth Town Council and that of Le Locle being signed in September 1984. The link was originally formed by the Town Council on behalf of the citizens, but contact is now maintained by the Twinning Circle, a Registered Charity run by volunteers, with support from the Town Council at joint functions, the elected Chair of Town Council automatically takes on the role of Twinning Circle President.