East Devon District Council has reaffirmed its commitment to protecting the natural environment after councillors pledged to recognise and protect the rights of rivers across the district.
At a council meeting on Wednesday 25 February , councillors debated a Motion on Notice: Recognising and Protecting the Rights of Rivers in East Devon , reflecting the strength of feeling locally...
East Devon District Council is reviewing how its leisure centres are run so it can protect them for the long term and make sure residents continue to receive good quality services.
The tender process opened late last year and attracted interest from a number of potential operators. The council has now assessed the initial submissions against the agreed criteria and will move to the...
Whimple communities will soon benefit from two improved play areas thanks to close collaboration between East Devon District Council and Whimple Parish Council.
Upgrade works at Slewton Crescent, a site owned and managed by East Devon District Council, have been completed and the play area is now open for everyone to enjoy. Some of the new items include:
East Devon District Council is pleased to announce the launch of its Tree Champion scheme, a new initiative designed to mobilise community volunteers in identifying land suitable for tree planting across the district .
Volunteers are encouraged to explore their local areas and highlight opportunities ranging from unused fields and prospective orchard sites to hedgerows in need of...
East Devon District Council (EDDC) is pleased to announce that the £6.075m Feniton Flood Alleviation Scheme has been fully completed and is now operational, offering long-term protection to local homes, infrastructure and the community from flooding.
This is a landmark moment, following many years of planning, design, construction and collaboration with partners, landowners and...
East Devon District Council has published the results of a comprehensive housing stock condition survey, providing a clear picture of the current condition of its homes and guiding plans for future maintenance and investment.
The survey, carried out by independent consultants Currie & Brown on behalf of the council, covered over 4,500 properties and facilities across the district...
A new strategy to protect three of South East Devon’s most important nature reserves—Exe Estuary, East Devon Pebblebed Heaths, and Dawlish Warren—has been approved by all three local councils.
East Devon District Council, Teignbridge District Council, and Exeter City Council have formally signed up to the new South East Devon Wildlife – Joint Habitats Sites Mitigation Strategy 2025–...
East Devon District Council (EDDC) has launched a comprehensive Tree, Hedge, and Woodland Strategy (THAWS), setting bold targets to expand tree cover, enhance biodiversity, and strengthen the district’s natural landscape. This strategy reaffirms EDDC’s commitment to tackling the Nature Emergency declared in 2023, ensuring a greener, healthier environment for future generations.
In response to concerns raised by beach users about breaches of Public Spaces Protection Orders (PSPOs) on Exmouth beach last year, East Devon District Council’s Environmental Protection Team recently launched a focused initiative in the area.
Between May and September each year, restrictions are in place on East Devon beaches to reduce anti-social behaviour and ensure everyone...
Take part in fascinating events as part of the East Devon District Council Countryside team’s Wild East Devon’s events programme . From ‘Bat and Nightjar Walks’ and ‘Moth and Muffin Mornings’, there’s something for all nature and countryside enthusiasts.
The year-round Wild East Devon events programme provides residents and visitors with the chance to experience wildlife up-close....
