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...
Residents will be empowered with valuable digital skills through free monthly workshops in Exmouth and Axminster.
These workshops aim to meet the diverse needs of residents of all ages, with a wide range of topics helping attendees make the most of technology, such as online messaging, safety, and using their phone in an emergency.
Beer, Exmouth, Seaton, and Sidmouth Town beach have met the high standard required to be awarded the Blue Flag and Seaside Award, with Budleigh Salterton also receiving a Seaside Award.
Exmouth has now achieved Blue Flag status for six years in a row, while this is the fifth year for Sidmouth, the third for Seaton, and the second for Beer.
The Salterton Drama Club are proud to host a special performance from the South Devon Players of William Shakespeare's classic play, 'A Midsummer Night's Dream'.
Tickets £12 (£10 concessions) from https://www.saltertondrama.co.uk/whats-on/
Show is on June 22nd 2024, and runs 7.30pm - 10.30pm inclusive of interval at The Salterton Playhouse, Playhouse Lane, Budleigh Salterton EX9 6BS
This production; by a professionally touring Devon theatre company experienced in performing Shakespeare, has a setting combining fantasy with steampunk, is suitable for all ages....
Police officers in Rural East Devon Sector have executed a number of drugs warrants recently as part of Operation Scorpion.
This activity is part of the wider operation which is a collaboration between the police forces of the South West region - Avon and Somerset, Dorset, Devon & Cornwall, Gloucestershire and Wiltshire - alongside the British Transport Police, and the South West...
A scheme to recycle nappies in East Devon in an environmentally friendly way is being investigated by East Devon District Council (EDDC).
Councillors and officers went on a successful fact-finding mission in Wales recently to visit Nappi Cycle – one of the only companies in the world which processes and recycles used nappies and other AHPs (absorbent hygiene products).
