IT'S been two weeks since Muse rocked Teignmouth seafront, but the euphoria and buzz lingers on in the town.

The feelgood factor from the two gigs shows no sign of abating, and it is still the main talking point on the street, and in the pubs, shops and schools.

Local councillors are also on a Muse high, and unanimously heaped praise on the whole concept.

One admitted she was now 'a rock chick', and another said the trio had provided inspiration for future generations of youngsters.

They also want to erect a granite plaque in their honour, and hold civic receptions for the band, and another for all those involved in the organisation of A Seaside Rendezvous.

They agreed that Teignmouth will never be the same again, and that Muse are the modern day equivalents of other famous local residents, including the poet Keats, Admiral Pellew, the inspiration for the Hornblower novels and TV series, seascape artist Thomas Luny, and harpist Parish Elvers.

There was even rare praise for the press coverage, including the Teignmouth Post's special edition, which sold out within hours last week, and is now reprinted as a glossy souvenir.

Cllr Ian Parkes led the flow of superlatives at Tuesday's town council meeting, by describing it as 'the perfect weekend'.

It was 'superbly organised', everything ran to perfection, despite the predictions of the 'doom and gloom merchants', and the traders rose to the occasion.

'It was a really positive influence on Teignmouth, and everybody wants to know "what are we doing next year?"

The seafront staff were 'absolutely fantastic', and Cllr Parkes heaped praise on Muse themselves, hinting they might support the setting up of a rock foundation in the town.

He recalled that when Cllr David Cox proposed official recognition for Muse some time ago, it was 'poo-pooed' by the council.

'Perhaps we should now revisit that – they are absolutely massive and sold millions of CDs.'

Veteran councillor Fred Tooley was 'absolutely amazed', and had 'never seen anything like it in Teignmouth'.

He was on duty at the British Legion club both nights and watched the well behaved crowds arriving and leaving.

'It is something I shall never forget,' he admitted.

All ages were among the crowd, Cllr David Cox pointed out, including three generations of some families.

'The town must officially recognise the achievements of Muse. They are today's versions of our great people from the past.

'The BBC programmes were brilliant – Teignmouth looked like Monte Carlo. It was a wonderful showcase for us.'

He suggested some sort of plaque outside the former Ivy House Hotel, where they played in the early days, and town clerk Dave Tickell said the mayor, Cllr Vince Fusco, who could not be present at the meeting, wanted to pay for a granite plaque on the Den, where the group first met.

Cllr Parkes quipped: 'Perhaps the mayor would agree to call the new skatepark on the seafront, Muse Park.'

Seafront resident Cllr Sylvia Russell, who had a grandstand view of the whole proceedings, said they had tried to arrange a civic reception for the group prior to the gigs, and although they wanted to come to Bitton House, had too many pre-show commitments, but something would definitely be arranged in the future.

Cllr David Weekes said some of the traders had been 'losers' over the two days, but most recognised they would benefit in the long term from fans who liked what they saw of Teignmouth, and will probably return with family and friends.

One shop was dead during the day, but opened up between 11pm and 2.30am, and did really well.

'Some businesses need to be wider in their vision of what to do.'

And Cllr June Green declared: 'I've decided, I'm now a rock chick!'

The council agreed to formally record their appreciation to Muse for the kudos they brought to the resort.