1. East Devon District Council agrees £20m investment for jobs and growth in Enterprise Zone

    19 May 2026

    East Devon District Council has agreed in principle, borrowing of up to £20 million to invest in the Exeter and East Devon Enterprise Zone. The investment will help to boost economic recovery from the Covid-19 pandemic, support new employment and provide opportunities for clean and inclusive growth.

  2. Last chance to sign up to innovative solar panel group buying scheme

    19 May 2026

    Residents can sign up to the scheme by Monday 5 October

  3. East Devon Rural Community Buildings Fund is now open for applications.

    19 May 2026

    East Devon District Council is urging rural local communities who are planning capital building projects or refurbishments to apply for financial help from its successful Community Buildings Fund.

  4. Progress update on storm event protection discussed at Sidmouth and East Beach Management Plan meeting

    19 May 2026

    For the first time since March, East Devon District Council hosted a Sidmouth Beach Management Plan (BMP) steering group of local organisations, interested parties and councillors to discuss the progress being made to protect the town and East Beach from flooding.

  5. Help for people instructed by NHS Test and Trace to self-isolate

    19 May 2026

    New support package for people facing hardship due to self-isolation.

  6. Councillors consider University of Plymouth research on coastal change in East Devon

    19 May 2026

    Information will be used to inform new East Devon Local Plan

  7. Green Flag Awards achieved for District Council gardens and nature reserves.

    19 May 2026

    East Devon District Council are pleased to announce that Connaught Gardens, Sidmouth, Manor Gardens, Exmouth and Seaton Wetlands nature reserve have this year been joined by Seafield Gardens in Seaton in being awarded a coveted Green Flag Award.

  8. Two more East Devon community buildings will benefit from £10,000 of funding from East Devon District Council’s Community Buildings Fund.

    19 May 2026

    Funding is still available for community buildings and community shops to apply for.

  9. Council supports call to government to financially help WASPI women facing hardship due to COVID

    19 May 2026

    Women who have already lost thousands due to state pension age changes suffering poverty and financial deprivation.

  10. The Future for Cranbrook Town Centre

    19 May 2026

    Developer negotiations to continue alongside preparations for a Supplementary Planning Document for the town centre's future

  11. East Devon District Council to address poverty across the district

    19 May 2026

    The first meeting of East Devon District Council's all-party Poverty Working Panel met on 12th October, which was established to contribute towards the formation of the Council's first East Devon Poverty Strategy.