Holyford Woods Local Nature Reserve is now being managed by East Devon District Council’s Countryside Team in partnership with Axe Vale & District Conservation Society (AVDCS), following the dissolution of the long-standing Holyford Woodland Trust.
Holyford Woodland Trust (HWT) was formed in 2001 when South West Water put the wooded valley up for sale and the cost of purchase to...
Residents and visitors will soon see improvements to two play spaces, with work expected to start at Higher Brook Meadow in Sidford in mid-August and Phear Park in Exmouth in mid-September.
East Devon District Council is moving forward with the upgrades following feedback, with the final designs focused on creating more accessible, enjoyable and welcoming spaces for children and...
East Devon District Council (EDDC) has agreed the next steps for Connaught Cliff and the Millennium Walkway in Sidmouth, regarding repair work in the Jacobs Ladder area.
EDDC Cabinet has agreed to carry out further investigations into long-term options for Connaught Cliff, with a working group also being set up between EDDC and Sidmouth Town Council. The council will also investigate...
Celebrating Exmouth Town Council’s Town Hall purchase, East Devon District Council (EDDC) Chair, Councillor Eleanor Rylance, ceremonially handed over the keys to Exmouth Mayor, Councillor Graham Deasy, on Monday 30 March 2026.
Going forwards, Exmouth Town Council will run the building, providing East Devon’s largest town with a community hub for residents, businesses, and local...
East Devon District Council’s Countryside team are celebrating a vibrant start to Spring, launching a packed programme of events and stepping up preparations for the busy bird‑breeding season.
Despite a challenging winter of heavy rains, flooding, and storm‑damaged trees, the team’s enthusiasm for getting “Spring Ready” has never wavered. They are delighted to unveil a diverse events...
Residents and stakeholders have one week left to take part in East Devon District Council’s consultations on two important planning and heritage documents, both of which will help shape the future of the district. The consultations close on Monday 26 January 2026 at 12 noon.
Local Plan Final Consultation
The final consultation on East Devon’s new Local Plan invites feedback...
East Devon District Council’s Countryside Team has introduced an exciting new accessibility feature at Seaton Wetlands Nature Reserve , further reinforcing its commitment to inclusive outdoor spaces.
The newly installed picnic table has been thoughtfully designed to ensure ease of access for all visitors. The round table includes two dedicated access points, allowing wheelchair users...
East Devon District Council has released a major new Water Cycle Study, alongside the updated Local Plan, to help guide sustainable development across the district.
The study aims to ensure that future development across East Devon can take place sustainably, without compromising drinking water supplies, wastewater management, or the health of local rivers, estuaries and coastal...
A new grant scheme, designed with help from the voluntary sector, to effectively meet local communities’ needs, will fund small community projects across East Devon, and community buildings in rural areas.
The fund was given the go-ahead at East Devon District Council’s (EDDC) Cabinet meeting on Wednesday 29 October 2025, and the opening date for the first window of applications will...
Essential coastal protection work at Seaton Hole has now begun, following delays caused by adverse weather and sea conditions. The project—part of a £1.4 million improvement scheme—is a joint effort between East Devon District Council (EDDC) and South West Flood & Coastal.
Originally scheduled to start in late August, work was postponed to September due to poor weather, which...
