An elderly Exmouth woman, struggling to pay her bills, has saved hundreds of pounds thanks to a few small changes in her home.
With just a little help in the form of door draft excluders, LED lightbulbs and reflective radiator panels, the 88-year-old saved more than an estimated £250 in just four months.
£48-worth of measures were provided for free as part of a specialised...
This announcement follows many years of dedicated hard work by Luppitt Parish Council and local community volunteers.
The Luppitt Neighbourhood Plan was supported by nearly 90 per cent of voters in November’s referendum, following independent examination and extensive engagement. East Devon District Council (EDDC) has formally adopted (‘made’) this plan, meaning that it will now...
A move to create a more ‘welcoming, inclusive and respectful’ space for transgender and non-binary people has been backed by East Devon District Council (EDDC) councillors.
The following motion, focusing on the authority’s services and work as an employer, was overwhelming supported by councillors at the full council meeting held on Wednesday 22 February:
Two women were left shaken after unsettling taxi journeys in two separate incidents in East Devon, prompting council warnings.
East Devon District Council’s (EDDC) licensing department has received two reports in the past month from people using taxis taken from a rank on the Strand, in Exmouth.
The first passenger reported an incident, in December, where she said she was...
There are more hoarders and self-neglect cases across East Devon than most people realise.
A Seaton resident, who became overwhelmed with their own home, living without heating, dangerous electrics and with an unusable kitchen and bathroom, has got the help they needed thanks to East Devon District Council (EDDC).
EDDC is called in to help deal with more than a dozen hoarder...
East Devon District Council’s (EDDC) former leader Paul Diviani passed away last week prompting tributes, describing him as ‘a joy and an inspiration to work with’.
EDDC's Chair and Chief Executive have paid their respects following the sad news about Paul’s death on Thursday evening (5 January 2023).
Paul was an EDDC councillor for 20 years, from 1999 to 2019 and the leader...
Do you know of a special project to improve a village hall, community building or shop in East Devon?
So far, more than £10,000 has been given to various schemes which look to improve their community, like with new or improved toilet facilities, kitchens, floor repairs or energy efficiency measures, thanks to East Devon District Council’s (EDDC) Community Buildings Fund.
