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Two East Devon flytipping incidents will likely cost more than £1k to clean up

Two separate flytipping incidents have racked up a cleaning bill likely costing more than £1,000 of tax payers money.

The first incident was reported to East Devon District Council (EDDC) on Sunday, 20 March, and involved a large propane tanked that had been dumped in a layby just outside Rockbeare, near Cranbrook.

EDDC is now working to arrange for the removal of the...

Ottery play area reopens after £50k revamp, with 12 metre zip wire

An Ottery play area, designed by more than 200 local children, is finally finished.

A ground level trampoline and a 12 metre zip wire are among the new attractions at the Winter’s Lane play area, owned by East Devon District Council (EDDC).

The area has also been kitted out with a 2.4 metre tall rope climbing pyramid, a slide and climbing area, picnic bench, a toddler swing...

Exciting new perennial planting schemes revealed for East Devon open spaces

Exciting plans to transform East Devon’s open spaces into seas of colour, that bloom all year around, have begun.

Last year East Devon District Council (EDDC) made a move towards becoming more environmentally friendly, planting more perennials which return bigger and better each year in parks and green spaces.

EDDC has again careful laid out exciting plans for its green...

East Devon's new draft Local Plan revealed, with potential locations for hundreds of new homes

A draft new Local Plan reveals potential locations for where new homes could be built, including an option for a new town, as well as East Devon’s ambitious plans to become carbon neutral by 2040

This is the first time in the council’s history that it has revealed a ‘work in progress’ draft for a Local Plan , normally waiting until work is further progressed before showing it to the...

£100k awarded to innovative nature project in East Devon

Defra and the Environment Agency have awarded £100k to East Devon District Council to drive private investment and tackle climate change.

As part of the Council’s ambitious plans for the Clyst Valley Regional Park, a new ‘Crystal Clear Clyst Bond’ will help to address the climate emergency and investigate schemes to improve the environment in the Park.

The £100k fund, plus...

Edible beds full of fruit, salad, and herbs have been planted in Exmouth, Sidmouth and Seaton

Edible beds, boasting an array of salad, fruits and herbs, have been planted around East Devon.

The initiative has been led by East Devon District Council (EDDC), along with the help of a number of other organisations.

One of the new beds has now been planted in Seafield Gardens, in Seaton, with help from Seaton Environmental Action Group (SEA).

While another was...

More than £62m in grants paid to help East Devon businesses

More than £62m in grants paid to help East Devon businesses

Thousands of East Devon businesses have benefitted from the Local Restrictions Support Grant (LRSG) and Additional Restrictions Grant (ARG) schemes.

Dave Moore, Managing Director, Brooklands Events, said: "I was completely overwhelmed and it felt like a cloud was being lifted by the EDDC decision to award us a grant. I had been resigned to think that we might be overlooked again, but...

East Devon District Council Services – Coronavirus restrictions update

Measures to abide by the national coronavirus lockdown are being put in place by East Devon District Council following the Prime Minister’s announcement on Monday.

Although most council services will continue as normal, there are restrictions that residents need to be aware of.

Nineteen public toilets across the district, which are being cleaned daily to strict Covid-19...

Update on East Devon skateparks and multi-use games areas

East Devon District Council has received a number of enquiries from people who would like to see our skateparks and multi-use games areas re-open.

While we understand the eagerness by some to use these much-loved facilities, government guidance has advised that playgrounds and similar facilities must remain closed for the time being until we are told otherwise.

These...

EDDC renews its Public Spaces Protection Orders for dogs, seagulls and certain anti-social behaviour

East Devon District Council’s three 2017 Public Spaces Protection Orders (PSPOs) have now been renewed for another three years and come into force on 1 May 2020. They were due to expire on 2 May 2020.

The first two refer mainly to the control of dogs and also include a ban on feeding seagulls on the beaches and seafronts in order to discourage them from becoming a nuisance to...

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