East Devon News

A barrier made of steel sheet piles costing more than a million pounds is to be installed in front of part of Exmouth’s sea wall in a bid to save it.  Cracks appeared in the wall in front of the new seaside development in August, and a storm at the end of October weakened it further and put it at risk of collapse. 

Homelessness is on the rise in East Devon, with the future also looking bleak for refugees and asylum seekers, with almost 150 Ukrainian households either homeless or at risk of homelessness when their ‘hosting’ arrangements come to an end.

Devon County Council is asking local people to look at its proposals to introduce Pay & Display parking in key areas in Crediton, Honiton and Sidmouth.

East Devon District Council want to hear what you think about their plans for the future of homelessness and rough sleeping in East Devon.

A report on proposals for a second new community to the east of Exeter will be considered by East Devon District Council’s (EDDC) Strategic Planning Committee on Tuesday, 5 December.

Work on one of the most significant conservation projects in South West England is nearing completion. The Lower Otter Restoration Project at Budleigh Salterton, is creating 55 hectares of mud flat and saltmarsh by allowing the tide to flow freely in and out of a new inter-tidal area.

The High Court has refused Colyton Parish Council’s case to contest the governance review that created Colyford Parish Council.

Devon County Council are reminding residents in Exmouth that they can continue to park on roads within the town as usual, unless cones and signs are on display stating that parking has been suspended.

Car park fee hikes have brought in an extra £1 million for East Devon District Council (EDDC) from April to October each year, according to a cabinet report. 

A barrier of vertical steel sheet piles costing more than a million pounds could be the solution to save a section of Exmouth’s sea wall.

Speed and aggressive driving continues to be raised as a concern amongst local residents in East Devon. Such driving behaviour is often a core contributing factor to tragic incidents across our road network.

Devon County Council are asking local people to tell them what they think of their plans for a new multi-use trail linking Sidford to Hillside, Sidbury in East Devon.

Police are appealing for witnesses and dashcam footage after a driver was seriously injured in a collision on the A30 near Monkton in East Devon.

Tourism and hospitality businesses throughout East Devon celebrated at the Devon Tourism awards last week receiving 17 accolades including 5 golds. The awards are part of the Visit England Excellence, with regional winners going head to head to be crowned best in England.

Plans to build up to 70 homes on farmland on the southern edge of Woodbury in East Devon have been approved.

An update has been provided on the planning application that was due to be received on the Drill Hall in Sidmouth.

Taxi drivers are to be given a say on proposals that could impact ranks across East Devon.

Complaints about bullying or harassment against councillors in East Devon could be dealt with more quickly in future

The ground-breaking plan covers Devon and Torbay and will attract new funding.

Devon County Council are inviting Exmouth’s residents and businesses to give their views on proposals to improve walking and cycling facilities and links in and around the town’s railway station by completing a short survey.

Campaigners seeking to save a wing of Seaton Hospital have been given a boost by a Devon health organisation.

SWASFT is trialing a new device for patients with an abnormally fast heart rhythm.

A number of concrete blocks will be placed around the seawall to help protected from more predicted poor weather this week.