1. Residents asked to bear with the council following staff shortages

    19 May 2026

    Residents have been asked to remain patient following frontline staffing shortages and high demands, meaning there may be delays that impact when they get their recycling collected and litter bins emptied.

  2. Launch of Veitch ‘plant hunters’ Devon guide

    19 May 2026

    Today at Devon County Show, East Devon District Council launched a new, free publication called “The ‘plant hunters’ guide to the Devon Veitch Legacy”. A handbook for finding native, international, ancient and exotic trees in Devon, particularly in East Devon. The publication is funded by the National Lottery Heritage Fund.

  3. Green Your Clean with Recycle Devon this summer

    19 May 2026

    Recycle Devon is encouraging Devon residents to ‘Green Your Clean’ this summer by sharing greener ways to clean our homes to reduce the amount of waste produced by shop bought cleaning supplies.

  4. Hiding in Plain Sight

    19 May 2026

    Intriguing new exhibition marks the first collaboration between Thelma Hulbert Gallery (THG) and The London Group.

  5. Two new East Devon councillors have been elected in Feniton and Honiton following by-elections held on Thursday 8 July

    19 May 2026

    Councillors Alasdair Bruce and Jake Bonetta have been elected to East Devon District Council after by-elections held on Thursday.

  6. New Sensory Garden Opens to Promote Wellbeing in Exmouth

    19 May 2026

    A remarkable ‘sensory garden’ that will not only help physically and mentally vulnerable people but also for Exmouth residents and visitors, has been opened.

  7. £100k awarded to innovative nature project in East Devon

    19 May 2026

    Defra and the Environment Agency have awarded £100k to East Devon District Council to drive private investment and tackle climate change.

  8. The iconic Manor Pavilion reopens with sparkling Summer Play season

    19 May 2026

    The Manor Pavilion Theatre, Sidmouth launches its Summer Play Season of 6 irresistible plays across 12 weeks

  9. Covid support for East Devon businesses tops £83m

    19 May 2026

    East Devon District Council provided essential support to local businesses with grants totalling more than £83.3m for 14,839 approved cases since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic. In all, Council officers managed 12 different schemes, handled over 15,000 applications and many more enquiries.

  10. Neighbourhood plans adopted for Farringdon, Otterton, Newton Poppleford and Harpford

    19 May 2026

    Plans that will help shape developments in Farringdon, Otterton, Newton Poppleford and Harpford for the next two decades have been officially ‘made’ (adopted).

  11. EDDC hopes to build social housing on the former football pitch at Millwey Rise, in Axminster

    19 May 2026

    Plans to build much-needed social and affordable housing on a former football pitch in Axminster in the long term.

  12. THG's Creative Cabin recognised in national awards

    19 May 2026

    THG's Creative Cabin has been awarded Highly Commended in the Pandemic Pivot category of the 2021 Museums + Heritage Awards.

  13. EDDC remind visitors of the importance of water safety this summer

    19 May 2026

    At the start of summer school holidays and the recent heatwave there has been a sobering reminder of the dangers of drowning with more than 20 people losing their lives across the UK.

  14. East Devon propose £40m investment fund for Cranbrook as town centre moves a step closer

    19 May 2026

    A special meeting of East Devon District Council’s Cabinet focused solely on Cranbrook has considered a package of investments to support the ongoing development of the district’s newest town. This included recommending that a £40m investment fund is set up to provide much-needed facilities.  Before the proposals can be taken forward, they will need to be reviewed and supported by full Council at its next meeting.

  15. Notice of Vacancy – Exe Valley ward

    19 May 2026

    A notice of vacancy has been published for the Exe Valley ward at East Devon District Council following the resignation of Councillor Fabian King.

  16. £80 anti-social behaviour fines can now be handed out across wider Exmouth

    19 May 2026

    Fines for anti-social behaviour, like possessing alcohol and distressing behaviour, can now be handed out across a wider area in Exmouth.