A new walking and cycle trail on the former railway line between Feniton and Sidmouth would create “considerable benefits” for the local area, a councillor claims.
Independent county and district councillor Jess Bailey says the ‘Otter Trail’ project, which would run via Ottery St Mary and Tipton St John broadly following the old line, would create a “safe off-road area for very young...
Three different businesses in close proximity to each other not only scooped a coveted Gold at the recent Devon Tourism Awards but have all been named finalists in the South West Tourism Excellence Awards.
Located in Ottery St Mary and Gittisham, Coldharbour Field Kitchen , Mazzard Farm Holiday Cottages and THE PIG at Combe have been recognised for their outstanding contribution to the...
A new free-to join tourism network has launched to help businesses share expertise, fight climate change and offer the best product or service to customers.
East Devon District Council awarded the contract for the new East Devon Tourism Network (EDTN) to East Devon Excellence, following a competitive tendering process.
The new network is a key part of the East Devon Tourism...
Christmas trees collected from across East Devon have been turned into chippings and used for special projects, like at a forest school at Cranbrook.
East Devon District Council (EDDC) has continued its work with residents this month by recycling all the old Christmas trees left at various residents’ drop-off zones after the festive season.
A move to double Council Tax for the owners of second homes and charge double rates for empty homes after one year instead of two was agreed by East Devon District Council’s (EDDC) Cabinet.
The final decision on the changes will be made at EDDC’s next full council meeting on 22 February, with an aim of introducing the charges from 1 April 2024.
Devon CPRE, the Devon branch of the countryside charity, is celebrating after councillors in East Devon voted to refuse permission for a large solar farm on agricultural land at Marsh Green, near Exeter, following a two-hour debate just before Christmas.
The 6:4 decision (with one abstention) came as a welcome surprise to opponents of the scheme, including residents in and around Marsh...
What new-homes are needed in East Devon? Residents are being urged to share their views on proposals in the new East Devon Local Plan which seek to meet the needs of local people.
East Devon District Council’s (EDDC) new draft Local Plan sets out a range of policies to deliver the right homes in the right places. These include proposals to:
To support local businesses which are crucial to our communities, East Devon District Council (EDDC) is calling on residents to shop local this Christmas.
From 1 December on EDDC’s social media pages, you will see an #EastDevonly Advent calendar as the countdown to Christmas begins. Behind each day, a local East Devon business will be featured, showcasing a range of interesting...
East Devon's winter car parking deal is back. Running until the end of March 2023, you can park all day at any East Devon District Council (EDDC) for just £2.
With this unbeatable winter offer, you are able to park in multiple locations throughout the whole day as all East Devon car parks across the district are eligible. To find a car park near you, click here. Both cash and card...
The impressive new clubhouse for Budleigh Salterton Cricket Club, designed by Devon-based firm, New Space Architecture, has sailed through planning permission and began construction in September 2022. The replacement clubhouse will be situated in a new location at Janey’s field, Budleigh Salterton following its previous home at Ottermouth which has been subject to seasonal flooding for years...
