East Devon News
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Sidmouth's coastal defences are set for additional funding by East Devon District Council
Sidmouth’s coastal defences have been given a boost after almost £2 million was made available to protect the town from eroding cliffs and high tides.
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Council tax claimants in East Devon are set for additional government support.
Rent on council properties in East Devon will rise seven per cent, while its share of the council tax is increasing by £5 a year. However, anyone in arrears can now receive up to £25 from East Devon District Council.
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Two taxi incidents in Exmouth prompt council warning
Two women were left shaken after unsettling taxi journeys in two separate incidents in East Devon, prompting council warnings.
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New Ham Play Park in Sidmouth is Ready!!
Sidmouth Town Council is delighted to update children and families that the renewed Ham play park is now open and children can start to enjoy the eagerly awaited new equipment.
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44 homes and some 6,000 square metres of office space are set to be built near Exeter Science Park
An area just off the A30 close to Exeter Science Park will soon have 44 new homes and 6,000 square metres of office space after East Devon District Council gave approval at a planning committee on Tuesday [31 January].
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Exmouth Town Council Precept for 2023/24 agreed
Modest increase in budget for Exmouth Town Council.
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Sidmouth Town Council Sets Budget for 2023
Sidmouth Town Council continues to provide in difficult time
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Rare bird sighting at Colyford Common
Late last year, a very rare bird to the UK turned up at Colyford Common, part of Seaton Wetlands. For only the second time in recorded history, the isabelline wheatear has been seen in Devon. The first time it was ever seen on mainland Britain was on Lundy Island in October 2019 for a single day.
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Old Christmas trees chipped to help East Devon community projects
The authority’s recycling and waste team worked with StreetScene collecting a total of 1,699 trees, before turning them into revitaliser for the East Devon countryside.
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Seaton hoarder, living without heat, gets life-changing help thanks to East Devon District Council
A specially trained EDDC officer was called in, by a social worker, to help the resident who didn’t know where to start in their own home and had not allowed anyone to enter in years, out of embarrassment.
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Meet T-Rex and join families planting trees for the planet
East Devon District Council has joined forces with Clyst Valley farmer, Henry Gent, to create a new woodland. On Saturday 11th February, everyone is invited to help plant a variety of trees and shrubs just east of Minerva Country Park & west of Cranbrook.
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Plans to regenerate key Exmouth sites one step closer
Exciting new plans to regenerate and improve key sites across Exmouth town centre and its seafront are one step closer to reality.
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Essential road maintenance between Branscombe Cross and Seaton Down Hill
Adverse weather conditions have delayed work scheduled to start next week on sections of the A3052 between Branscombe Cross & Seaton Down Hill, East Devon. Instead, the essential resurfacing and drainage work will run from Tuesday 24 Jan to Monday 6 Feb
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Exmouth family living with black mould get much needed help from East Devon District Council
In hopes to encourage others to not suffer in silence, the authority has revealed one heart-wrenching story of an Exmouth family whose home had been overcome with damp and black mould that had grown up the walls and ceilings in their bedrooms.
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£15.7million cash injection secured to improve Exmouth's transport links and key gateway
More than £15.7million will be used to improve transport links to Exmouth and give the town’s northern entrance a much-needed facelift, for those travelling by road, rail and cycle.
Tide Times
Today's Weather
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Exmouth
Sunny intervals
High: 12°C | Low: 4°C
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Sidmouth
Sunny intervals
High: 12°C | Low: 4°C
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Exeter
Sunny intervals
High: 13°C | Low: 4°C
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Dawlish
Sunny intervals
High: 12°C | Low: 4°C
What's On
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Exmouth Country Market
Cooperative market selling cakes, meals, savouries, preserves, eggs, plants, crafts, vegetables and fruit.
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Absolute Beginners Ballroom and Latin Sequence Dancing
An opportunity to learn a new dance skill from the basics. Great for your social life , your physical well-being and your mental health.
at Village Hall