East Devon District Council

The East Devon District Council Countryside Team recently welcomed a group of young people to Clyst Meadows Local Nature Reserve for a day of hands-on volunteering.

The Exeter Chiefs Engage Provision uses the values of rugby to inspire, support and educate young people aged 11-16 years old who are disengaged from mainstream education and in need of additional support, to regain...

East Devon District Council (EDDC) Countryside team’s Wild East Devon events programme has achieved an outstanding 100% customer satisfaction rating, as revealed by a recent customer feedback survey. Every 2024 participant who booked onto an event was asked to share their experiences and thoughts on the events they attended throughout the year and help shape the programme for 2025.

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A second tiny forest has been planted in Exmouth following the success of a multi-award-winning sister site in the town.

Last year, more than 600 trees were planted in a space roughly the size of a tennis court at King George’s playing field.

East Devon now not only boasts one site but two, while also being one of the only districts in the country to trial this...

East Devon District Council is kicking off the new year by providing extra support to enable local community groups to deliver environmental projects across the East Devon area.

The council is partnering with Community Action Groups (CAG) Devon and funding a dedicated project coordinator to empower new and existing groups – many of which are led by teams of committed volunteers – to...

East Devon District Council's Countryside team recently celebrated the contributions of their volunteers at a festive Christmas gathering held at Offwell Woods. The event recognised the vital role volunteers play in maintaining and improving East Devon's nature reserves.

The celebration began with a walk through the woods, followed by mince pies in the on-site log cabin. The...

Two new, fully electric recycling lorries have been purchased by East Devon District Council (EDDC), allowing it to take major steps towards net zero carbon emissions by 2040.

EDDC is now one of the first district councils in the country to acquire fully electric recycling vehicles, helping to lead the nation forward into a green future.

The purchase was made following...

After receiving support from local stakeholders, councillors at East Devon District Council have approved amendments to the Public Spaces Protection Order (PSPO) concerning Allhallows playing fields in Honiton and Kilmington Playing Field in Axminster.

A PSPO is a tool under the Anti-Social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act 2014 which enables councils to deal with a particular...

Planning approval has been granted for Clyst Meadows Country Park, a new public greenspace at Broadclyst Station.

Spanning 10 hectares, this beautiful country park will serve as a natural retreat, offering residents and visitors a safe and scenic environment to connect with nature. The park will feature a variety of walking paths, providing accessible routes for people to explore the...

A bus stop and shelter featuring a ‘living roof’ has been installed by Devon County Council on Seaton’s Esplanade, offering a modern, eco-friendly upgrade for public transport users.

East Devon District Council (EDDC) has also laid out the next steps to improve the surrounding area further.

The shelter’s living roof, planted with low-maintenance greenery, attracts...

East Devon District Council will receive a government funding boost to address the impacts of wastewater on water quality in the River Axe.

A range of factors, including agriculture and new homes built in the area, contribute to the pollution of the River Axe, even after wastewater treatment. Levels of phosphates in the river, part of which is a Special Area of Conservation, is...