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....
With warmer days upon us, and to ensure residents and visitors can enjoy our beautiful coastline safely, East Devon District Council is reminding everyone of the seasonal dog exclusions in place on beaches between 1 May and 30 September.
The following beach areas are subject to dog restrictions during this period:
An Exmouth-based charity has seen an increase in visitors and referrals as East Devon District Council helped to expand the organisation’s services and improve its facilities.
The council, aiming to shift focus from the immediate impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic and prioritise restoring community resilience, decided to use funding from the government’s Contain Outbreak Management...
A 12-week recycling scheme to dispose of nappy and absorbent hygiene product (AHP) in an environmentally friendly way was trialled with overwhelming success.
East Devon District Council (EDDC) officers are now putting together a business case, in hopes of rolling out a district-wide scheme – looking at the financial viability and environmental sustainability.
East Devon District Council has announced plans to bring waste and recycling services under council control starting in 2026.
The current contract with Suez comes to an end in June 2026, so EDDC had the choice to either invite waste companies, including Suez, to bid for a new contract, or to plan to run the service directly. To ensure long-term cost-effectiveness and adaptability,...
East Devon District Council is inviting local stakeholders and members of the public to take part in a consultation, launching Monday 3 March 2025, on the future of its existing Public Spaces Protection Orders (PSPOs).
A PSPO is a tool under the Anti-Social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act 2014 which enables councils to deal with a particular nuisance or problem affecting a...
The East Devon District Council Countryside Team recently welcomed a group of young people to Clyst Meadows Local Nature Reserve for a day of hands-on volunteering.
The Exeter Chiefs Engage Provision uses the values of rugby to inspire, support and educate young people aged 11-16 years old who are disengaged from mainstream education and in need of additional support, to regain...
