East Devon District Council

Share your views on proposed changes to public space protection orders (PSPO) for Exmouth 

Have your say on proposed changes to Public Space Protection Orders for Exmouth

Share your views on proposed changes to public space protection orders (PSPO) for Exmouth

East Devon District Council (EDDC) has launched a public consultation to invite comments on proposed changes to the Exmouth PSPO, which restricts certain activities linked to anti-social behaviour:

  • Possessing an intoxicating substance including alcohol
  • Urination and defecation
  • ...
Nature left to flourish in numerous East Devon green spaces

Nature left to flourish in numerous East Devon green spaces

A number of small green spaces across East Devon will remain uncut and left to flourish, allowing nature to thrive.

Information sign boards will soon be put up in the selected areas where vegetation and grass will be left to grow wild.

Allocating these green spaces for nature will have a number of benefits, including:

  • Providing habitat for insects and wildlife
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Bonfire guidelines: Council urges all to consider more environmentally friendly alternatives

There has been an increase in the number of people having bonfires across East Devon, prompting a call for residents to remain respectful to their neighbours and consider more environmentally friendly ways of disposing their waste.

Bonfires are not the best disposal method for waste, so really should be a last resort. Not only can they be risk to the person overseeing it but also...

Dalwood Neighbourhood Plan

Dalwood Neighbourhood Plan: Share your views in eight-week consultation

Share your views on the future of Dalwood and have your say on a new Neighbourhood Plan that aims to create a vibrant, active and friendly community that is a special place to live, work and visit.

Dalwood Parish Council has now submitted their Neighbourhood Plan to East Devon District Council.

This plan aims to protect, preserve and enhance the qualities of the community...

East Devon District Council launches photo competition

Your photo could feature in Wild East Devon’s 2022 calendar

To celebrate “Bluebell Week” starting on the 26th April, East Devon District Council has launched a photo competition to find the best spring photographs of 2021.

It could be photos of landscapes, wild flowers or wildlife you have spotted this spring. Simply submit your entry by email to wild@eastdevon.gov.uk or tag your...

Restart Grants are now available for businesses as the economy starts to re-open in line with Government’s roadmap

The new Restart Grant is a sector-based grant which is different from the Local Restrictions Support Grants (LRSG) – it could pay between £2,667 to £18,000 to eligible businesses. Please check the details and find out if you are eligible at eastdevon.gov.uk/business-grants . Every claim is checked and verified and any fraudulent claims will be subject to legal action.

Businesses...

East Devon District Council Chair Cathy Gardner pays respect to His Royal Highness Prince Philip, The Duke of Edinburgh

"The sad death of His Royal Highness Prince Philip, The Duke of Edinburgh was announced today, after he passed away peacefully this morning. Our thoughts are with Her Majesty the Queen and all members of the Royal Family at this time. The Duke gave many years of service to this country and was a constant companion to the Monarch. He will be greatly missed.

"As a mark of respect all...

Tourists asked to stay away until April 12 by East Devon

East Devon District Council (EDDC) is busily preparing for the next stages in the Governments’ pandemic roadmap aimed at easing the country towards a less restrictive way of life in the coming months.

From Monday, 29 March people have been able to:

  • Meet outside in groups of up to six people and up to two households including in private gardens.
  • Use outdoor
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New council officers will help post-lockdown reopening of East Devon high streets

East Devon District Council (EDDC) has employed new officers to help High Street businesses reopen safely and follow Covid-19 guidelines.

Whilst Covid has closed down our thriving centres, we are now on a journey of transition, dedicated to reopening shops, restaurants and community venues in a safe and sustainable way.

EDDC’s new ‘Covid Compliance Officers’, Andy Squires...

Holocaust Memorial Day 2021 to be marked in virtual ceremony

An online ceremony that will remember the six million Jews murdered during the Holocaust will be shared by East Devon District Council (EDDC).

The council commemorates Holocaust Memorial Day every year on January 27 – the day that Auschwitz-Birkenau, the largest Nazi death camp, was liberated.

Unfortunately due to the current pandemic and restrictions in place EDDC’s Chair...

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