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Bank Holiday Waste Collections

Thursday, 27 April 2023

As we have bank holidays falling on two following Mondays, 1st May and 8th May, please note the dates for your recycling, waste and green waste collections over this period. Read more >>

Overnight road closure - School Lane

Friday, 17 March 2023

School Lane will be closed 6.30pm to 6.30am from 3rd to 7th April Read more >>

East Devon District Council agrees budget for 2023

Monday, 27 February 2023

At its full council meeting, on Wednesday 22, February, EDDC councillors agreed a 3.19 per cent Council Tax increase for Band D properties, which is an extra £5 a year. Read more >>

Free Tree Giveaway - 11th February 2023

Friday, 06 January 2023

Trees will be given away at the Pavilion on Saturday 11th February from 10.00am Read more >>

Eligible residents urged to have free flu vaccine

Thursday, 29 September 2022

Everyone who is eligible for a free flu vaccine and COVID-19 booster is being urged to take up the offer as soon as they are invited to do so. It's because cases of coronavirus are already beginning to rise across the UK, and in Devon, and natural immunity against flu is relatively low, because d Read more >>

Financial Support available for Farmers and Landow

Thursday, 29 September 2022

Grants available from £2,000 to £50,000 Read more >>

Temporary Road Closure - Venn Ottery Road

Monday, 26 September 2022

Venn Ottery Road to be closed near the junction with A3052 from 10th to 17th October Read more >>

Lower Otter Restoration Project

Monday, 26 September 2022

Next phase of Lower Otter Restoration Project begins at the south of the site this month, with a series of access improvements to take place over the autumn. Read more >>

Claim your £150 Council Tax (Energy) Rebate

Monday, 04 July 2022

More than £6.2million has been paid out to East Devon residents through the council tax (energy) rebate scheme. Read more >>

Free Holiday Activities with meals this Summer

Monday, 20 June 2022

Children from across Devon aged 5 to 16, who are eligible for benefit-related free school meals, are invited to take up an action-packed Summer holiday this year, as part of our government-funded Holiday Activities and Food programme. Read more >>

FREE Energy Efficiency Improvements

Monday, 13 June 2022

Free energy efficiency improvements for lower-income householders across Devon and Torbay Lower-income householders across Devon and Torbay are invited to apply for free energy efficiency improvements to their homes worth thousands of pounds thanks to new government funding. Read more >>

EDDC Recycling Collection Day Changes

Monday, 30 May 2022

Due to the Jubilee the day of your recycling collection may change Read more >>

New EDDC Parking Permits

Monday, 25 April 2022

EDDC have launched a new monthly virtual parking permit for local residents and business owners from today (25th April) Read more >>

Support for Ukraine

Monday, 04 April 2022

Updated information from EDDC regarding the sponsor process and support programme in Devon. Read more >>

Covid-19 Vaccination booking system open to all 5-

Monday, 04 April 2022

All children aged five years old and over are eligible to have the COVID-19 vaccination from Tuesday 5 April. The vaccinations are not being given to this age group in school, instead appointments can be made at local clinics via the National Booking Service or by calling 119 from Saturday 2 April Read more >>

Support Beverley Raw's petition

Tuesday, 29 March 2022

Sign up to help put pressure on the County Council to introduce additional road safety measures in Newton Poppleford Read more >>

Household Support Fund

Monday, 21 March 2022

Residents who are struggling to make ends meet this winter are being urged to apply for a grant to help meet the cost of living, before the deadline for the Household Support Fund closes on March 31. Read more >>

Accident on Four Elms Hill - 15th March

Wednesday, 16 March 2022

Police request for witnesses and dash cam footage Read more >>

Reduced price compost bins from Recycle Devon

Friday, 11 March 2022

If you are a keen gardener wanting to improve the health of your garden or want to reduce the amount of waste you put out for collection each week you could turn your waste into a valuable resource for your garden! Read more >>

Temporary Traffic Restriction

Wednesday, 09 March 2022

From Monday 6th - Thursday 9th June Hillside, Burrow, Newton Poppleford Read more >>

Newton Poppleford Recycling

Tuesday, 08 March 2022

EDDC have advised us that the following recycling rounds could not be completed today due to staff shortages: Lark Rise, Meadow Drive, Hazel Close, Chestnut Way Read more >>

Grants for Energy Saving Home Improvements

Monday, 14 February 2022

Launched by the Government the Green Homes Grant is a scheme to assist homeowners to make energy saving improvements to their home Read more >>

Legal Advice for Dog Owners

Thursday, 10 February 2022

Legal advice on responsible dog ownership from EDDC's Environmental Health Officer Read more >>

Closure of Car Parks on Pebblebed Heaths

Wednesday, 02 February 2022

Work to improve visitor access on the East Devon Pebblebed Heaths will start on Monday 7th February 2022. Read more >>

Residents Update from EDDC

Monday, 31 January 2022

Be aware of changes to the Highway Code Don’t miss out on up to £2,000 towards childcare costs Under 16s encouraged to sign up to vote in Welcome to Your Vote week Read more >>

Free Advice on your Energy Bills this Winter

Friday, 21 January 2022

With rising energy bills and intense pressures on household finances this winter, independent charity Devon Communities Together is providing 1-2-1 support to individuals who are struggling with fuel bills and heating their homes, thanks to funding from Western Power Distribution. Read more >>

Parish Christmas Tree

Saturday, 01 January 2022

Parish Christmas Tree Read more >>

Election of Councillor

Tuesday, 22 June 2021

Councillor Joy Morgan was elected to the Parish Council without contest Read more >>

Neighbourhood Plan Update

Tuesday, 11 May 2021

See the parish Council Page / Neighbourhood Plan sub-page for referendum result & statement. Read more >>

Co-option of new Councillor

Tuesday, 30 March 2021

Susan Tribble co-opted to the Parish Council Read more >>

Archive Photos

Friday, 22 February 2019

Found at the Knowle, Sidmouth Read more >>