East Devon District Council

East Devon District Council warm hubs success

More than 300 people have made the most out of the ten ‘warm hubs’ opened across East Devon, in response to the cost-of-living crisis.

East Devon District Council’s (EDDC) housing service has seen an overwhelmingly positive response to the project during its first two weeks.

The hubs can be found in Axminster, Broadclyst, Exmouth, Honiton, Ottery St Mary, Seaton, Sidmouth...

Grants for rural community projects in East Devon open until January!

Do you know of a special project to improve a village hall, community building or shop in East Devon?

So far, more than £10,000 has been given to various schemes which look to improve their community, like with new or improved toilet facilities, kitchens, floor repairs or energy efficiency measures, thanks to East Devon District Council’s (EDDC) Community Buildings Fund.

The...

Share your views: Could more be done to make new developments more environmentally friendly in East Devon?

Could East Devon do more to tackle the climate change emergency in its new draft local Plan?

Check out the list of measures being proposed, which look to ensure new developments reduce East Devon’s carbon footprint as much as possible.

Among the many issues residents need to share their views on, as part of a nine-week consultation on the draft Local Plan, will be the amount...

Green light for development at Power Park near Exeter Airport

On 25th October, East Devon District Council’s Planning Committee gave their seal of approval on a planning document known as a Local Development Order (LDO) for a site at Long Lane, opposite the Future Skills Centre near Exeter Airport.

The LDO will enable a sustainable new business park to be created to meet changing demands within the business and industrial sectors. It will...

Colyford’s living legacy in honour of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth

A commemorative plaque has been unveiled by Howard West, Acting Clerk to the Burgesses, for an oak tree planted as part of Queen Elizabeth’s Green Canopy project (QGC) which celebrated Queen Elizabeth’s Platinum Jubilee earlier this year.

Local resident Annie Thompson joined forces with East Devon District Council (EDDC) to identify a suitable location to plant a tree in Colyford....

Have your say on future developments in the East Devon Local Plan consultation

Have your say on how many homes need to be built and where in East Devon, sharing your views on a new draft Local Plan.

A ten-week consultation seeking residents' views on specific sites for development was launched on Monday, 7 November by East Devon District Council (EDDC).

The document sets out how EDDC intends to meet housing targets, to meet the needs of local residents...

Consultation launched on giving East Devon's lowest income families 100 per cent council tax discount

Share your views on proposed plans to give East Devon’s lowest income families a 100 per cent discount on their council tax, helping to protect them against the cost-of-living crisis.

Under the draft scheme, for working age households, those in Band 1 will receive 100 per cent reduction, Band 2 – 80 per cent, Band 3 – 55 per cent and Band 4 – 25 per cent.

A six-week...

Park all day in East Devon council car parks for £2 this winter

East Devon's winter car parking deal is back. Running until the end of March 2023, you can park all day at any East Devon District Council (EDDC) for just £2.

With this unbeatable winter offer, you are able to park in multiple locations throughout the whole day as all East Devon car parks across the district are eligible. To find a car park near you, click here. Both cash and card...

Exmouth Town Hall reception to reopen

East Devon District Council (EDDC) will be reopening the reception in Exmouth in early December.

Following a decision by the council to reopen the town hall reception when staffing resources allowed. The council have now successfully recruited additional staff to enable the office to reopen. From Monday, 5 December the reception at Exmouth Town Hall will be open Monday to Thursday...

Masterplan for Clyst Valley Regional Park up for national award

Ambitious plans to turn Clyst Valley Regional Park into a wildlife haven, supporting East Devon’s aim to be carbon neutral by 2040, have been nominated for a national accolade.

East Devon District Council (EDDC) is thrilled to announce the park’s 25-year masterplan has been shortlisted in finals for the ‘Excellence in Plan Making’, as part of the Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI)...

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