People in East Devon who are concerned about cancer can now get expert information and support while they shop.
For the first time, Tesco and Cancer Research UK are working together to prompt customers who have spotted something about their body that doesn’t look or feel right, or that isn’t going away, to talk with one of their local supermarket’s in-store pharmacists about what to...
A year-long programme of mental health support for East Devon school children and their parents has been praised after the Covid recovery initiative achieved several positive outcomes, including greater awareness of mental health in school communities and increased confidence among pupils.
Wishing to shift its attention from the immediate impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic and focus on...
East Devon residents are invited to have their say about two options for a new community in the district.
Two concept masterplans are available to the general public via an online consultation from today (16 September) until 7 October: https://eastdevonnewsettlement.commonplace.is
Working on its new Local Plan, East Devon District Council (EDDC) has identified that a second...
A public open day will be held on 16 September at Westpoint Centre for residents to find out how a new community in the nearby area could look.
As part of work on its new Local Plan, East Devon District Council (EDDC) has identified that a second new community in East Devon will be required to fulfil housing need.
This new community will be designed to create a self-...
Nine play areas will receive upgraded play equipment and safety surfaces as part of a £1million investment from East Devon District Council (EDDC).
The equipment at these locations has reached the end of its life and requires replacing. Exmouth’s play areas at Baker Close, Carter Avenue, Byron Way, and Littleham Village Hall, are amongst those which will be refurbished. Whitebridges...
A new Economic Development Strategy has been approved by East Devon District Council’s Cabinet at a meeting held yesterday (Wednesday 10th July).
The Strategy was created to address the most important challenges facing East Devon’s economy highlighted in the findings of a Local Economic Review in 2023. The work builds on economic evidence, including newly published Census data,...
Staff and volunteers at Thelma Hulbert Gallery (THG) have been accredited for their climate literacy knowledge.
As a society, what steps do we need to take to achieve net-zero?
Climate Champions from the THG staff and volunteers have been contemplating this question. They have now completed their Carbon Literacy Training and are certified to the Carbon Literacy standard....
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...
