The new Restart Grant is a sector-based grant which is different from the Local Restrictions Support Grants (LRSG) – it could pay between £2,667 to £18,000 to eligible businesses. Please check the details and find out if you are eligible at eastdevon.gov.uk/business-grants . Every claim is checked and verified and any fraudulent claims will be subject to legal action.
"The sad death of His Royal Highness Prince Philip, The Duke of Edinburgh was announced today, after he passed away peacefully this morning. Our thoughts are with Her Majesty the Queen and all members of the Royal Family at this time. The Duke gave many years of service to this country and was a constant companion to the Monarch. He will be greatly missed.
East Devon District Council (EDDC) is busily preparing for the next stages in the Governments’ pandemic roadmap aimed at easing the country towards a less restrictive way of life in the coming months.
From Monday, 29 March people have been able to:
Meet outside in groups of up to six people and up to two households including in private gardens.
East Devon District Council (EDDC) has employed new officers to help High Street businesses reopen safely and follow Covid-19 guidelines.
Whilst Covid has closed down our thriving centres, we are now on a journey of transition, dedicated to reopening shops, restaurants and community venues in a safe and sustainable way.
EDDC’s new ‘Covid Compliance Officers’, Andy Squires...
An online ceremony that will remember the six million Jews murdered during the Holocaust will be shared by East Devon District Council (EDDC).
The council commemorates Holocaust Memorial Day every year on January 27 – the day that Auschwitz-Birkenau, the largest Nazi death camp, was liberated.
Unfortunately due to the current pandemic and restrictions in place EDDC’s Chair...
The shortlist has been announced for the National Campaign for the Arts' (NCA) Hearts For The Arts Awards 2021 . The awards celebrate the unsung heroes of Local Authorities who are championing the arts against all odds.
East Devon District Council has been nominated for Best Arts Project for the Creative Cabin - a brightly coloured, instantly recognizable, mobile unit taking nature...
The play area in Brixington Park in Exmouth has a new lease of life, thanks to East Devon District Council, which has put in £100,000 of modern and exciting equipment.
The new design has a lifeboat theme and contains all the equipment asked for by children and young people at Brixington Primary School and at several community groups that meet at Brixington Community Church. It...
Over the course of the COVID-19 crisis, East Devon District Council has worked quickly to ensure its residents, communities and businesses have been well informed, supported and protected. We will continue to support our district through the pandemic and we have produced an infobite which captures our response during these challenging times.
Two small fires within five days at the Greenhaven sheltered properties in Budleigh Salterton are being investigated as arson by police.
The 24 flats are owned by East Devon District Council who are working alongside the Police and Devon & Somerset Fire and Rescue who were called out to both incidents.
The first fire was in the early hours of Friday 24 July when a...
East Devon District Council will be re-opening 12 play areas from Monday (13thJuly) following the relaxation of restrictions around the coronavirus lockdown.
The district council manages 71 play areas and eight outdoor gyms which were all closed in March due to the coronavirus pandemic. In the coming weeks, the council will assess the remaining 59 play areas and outdoor gym equipment...
