1. New website to help support Ukrainian refugees launched

    19 May 2026

    Devon’s local authorities are supporting local residents who want to provide sanctuary to the Ukrainian refugees who have been forced to flee their homes.

  2. Look who’s back! RNLI lifeguards set to return to Exmouth for 2022 season

    19 May 2026

    RNLI lifeguards are preparing to return to Exmouth beach in time for the Easter holidays. Working closely with East Devon District Council, the charity has improved its lifeguard service for 2022 with several new additions.

  3. New Action on Poverty Fund launched by East Devon District Council

    19 May 2026

    Projects and activities that help reduce poverty in East Devon can now apply for a grant fund that has been opened by East Devon District Council (EDDC).

  4. Councils and communities are welcoming Ukrainian refugees to Devon

    19 May 2026

    A small number of Ukrainian individuals and families have arrived in Devon, or are expected to arrive in the next few days, as their Visas are granted. And local communities and the authorities are ready to welcome them.

  5. Help stop Graffiti vandals costing East Devon residents thousands in cleaning bills

    19 May 2026

    A spate of graffiti by vandals across East Devon has cost hundreds of pounds in taxpayers’ money to clean.

  6. Community Buildings Fund reopens for new applications

    19 May 2026

    East Devon District Council (EDDC) is making grants of up to £5,000 available for community buildings and community shops in rural areas of the district.

  7. Seaton Wetlands provide new home for endangered wildlife and protected plants

    19 May 2026

    Seaton Wetlands, the jewel in the crown of East Devon District Council’s nature reserves, is playing a crucial role in the survival of protected species.

  8. Special Sidmouth community to be held for sheltered accommodation residents

    19 May 2026

    A special Sidmouth community and social value day, with hot food, drinks and big spruce up, is being held for residents living in sheltered and neighbouring accommodation.

  9. An independent report will be commissioned in to the appointment of John Humphreys as an alderman

    19 May 2026

    East Devon District Councillors have voted to commission an independent report to investigate the circumstances of how former Councillor John Humphreys came to be nominated and bestowed the award of an aldermanship in December 2019.

  10. East Devon roadshow will be held to help tackle fouling and out of control dogs

    19 May 2026

    A ‘Responsible Dog Owners’ roadshow is being held to tackle complaints about fouling, dog-on-dog attacks and out-of-control dogs in East Devon.