1. Unsung East Devon heroes thanked, after plethora of special regional and national ‘in Bloom’ awards

    19 May 2026

    The unsung heroes who help keep East Devon’s towns looking beautiful have received special thanks, after Exmouth and Sidmouth won a plethora of special regional and national ‘in Bloom’ awards.

  2. New East Devon councillor has been elected in Newton Poppleford and Harpford following by-election held on Thursday 10 November

    19 May 2026

    Councillor Chris Burhop has been elected to East Devon District Council after a by-election held on Thursday.

  3. Kilmington Neighbourhood Plan formally ‘made’, helping to shape area for next decade

    19 May 2026

    Plans which will help shape developments in Kilmington for the next decade have been formally ‘made’.

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

    19 May 2026

    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.

  5. Green light for development at Power Park near Exeter Airport

    19 May 2026

    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.

  6. ‘Mindless’ bullying in Exmouth prompts calls for parents to speak with children

    19 May 2026

    Exmouth parents have been called upon to speak to their children about ‘mindless’ bullying, following three back-to-back incidents in the town.

  7. Shop local, shop ‘EastDevonly’ this Christmas

    19 May 2026

    To support local businesses which are crucial to our communities, East Devon District Council (EDDC) is calling on residents to shop local this Christmas.

  8. Three extra parish councillors will represent Broadhembury next year

    19 May 2026

    The number of parish councillors who represent Broadhembury will rise from nine to 12.

  9. What do you think of proposals for a second new town in East Devon?

    19 May 2026

    Share your views on proposals for a second new town, being put forward as part of East Devon’s new draft Local Plan.

  10. Statement on asylum seekers housed by the Home Office at Exmouth hotel

    19 May 2026

    East Devon District Council has been made aware of the decision by the Home Office to accommodate asylum seekers in Exmouth and is working with partner organisations to facilitate any support that may be required.