Following the COVID-19 pandemic, and the rising cost of living, improving health and wellbeing remains a priority for East Devon District Council (EDDC).
Reducing health inequalities, particularly amongst those most in need, is central to EDDC’s Public Health Strategy for 2024 – 2027 . The cost-of-living crisis, mental health, homelessness, loneliness, and isolation are highlighted...
Residents will be empowered with valuable digital skills through free monthly workshops in Exmouth and Axminster.
These workshops aim to meet the diverse needs of residents of all ages, with a wide range of topics helping attendees make the most of technology, such as online messaging, safety, and using their phone in an emergency.
Beer, Exmouth, Seaton, and Sidmouth Town beach have met the high standard required to be awarded the Blue Flag and Seaside Award, with Budleigh Salterton also receiving a Seaside Award.
Exmouth has now achieved Blue Flag status for six years in a row, while this is the fifth year for Sidmouth, the third for Seaton, and the second for Beer.
The Salterton Drama Club are proud to host a special performance from the South Devon Players of William Shakespeare's classic play, 'A Midsummer Night's Dream'.
Tickets £12 (£10 concessions) from https://www.saltertondrama.co.uk/whats-on/
Show is on June 22nd 2024, and runs 7.30pm - 10.30pm inclusive of interval at The Salterton Playhouse, Playhouse Lane, Budleigh Salterton EX9 6BS
This production; by a professionally touring Devon theatre company experienced in performing Shakespeare, has a setting combining fantasy with steampunk, is suitable for all ages....
Police officers in Rural East Devon Sector have executed a number of drugs warrants recently as part of Operation Scorpion.
This activity is part of the wider operation which is a collaboration between the police forces of the South West region - Avon and Somerset, Dorset, Devon & Cornwall, Gloucestershire and Wiltshire - alongside the British Transport Police, and the South West...
A scheme to recycle nappies in East Devon in an environmentally friendly way is being investigated by East Devon District Council (EDDC).
Councillors and officers went on a successful fact-finding mission in Wales recently to visit Nappi Cycle – one of the only companies in the world which processes and recycles used nappies and other AHPs (absorbent hygiene products).
Community orchards, open for all to enjoy, are set to flourish after residents turned out in the sun, rain, and freezing cold to take part in special fruit tree and care training sessions.
East Devon District Council (EDDC) hosted the events in February at orchards in Axminster (St. George’s Avenue), Exmouth (Bidmead Close), Budleigh Salterton (Moormead), and Broadclyst (Wiltshier...
Simon Jupp, MP for East Devon, has welcomed the announcement made by Flooding Minister Robbie Moore MP of over £1.4m to help reduce flood risks around the River Sid and River Otter.
Following the major flooding experienced by local towns and villages last May, the East Devon MP has been working with the government to secure extra investment into flood management schemes in East Devon...
Dance partners Jean Pollington, from Ottery St Mary, and Mike Green, from Exeter, have raised £5,117.62 for local charity Children’s Hospice South West through their amazing charity dance that takes place each year in November at Clyst St Mary Village Hall, as well as weekly car boot sales!
In total Jean and Mike have raised an astounding £24,273.55 for the children’s charity that...
