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1. New East Devon councillor elected to the Exmouth Brixington ward

   03 May 2024

   Following a by-election held in the Exmouth Brixington ward, Councillor Aurora Bailey has been elected to East Devon District Council (EDDC).

2. Construction of the final stage of Feniton’s Flood Alleviation Scheme expected to begin mid-summer 2024

   02 May 2024

   Due to ongoing risks with Feniton’s flood prevention scheme, East Devon District Council (EDDC), working with its partners, have decided to push construction back to mid-summer 2024.

3. Exmouth's Inaugural Gate to Plate Festival Celebrated as a Triumph

   30 April 2024

   Exmouth’s first ever Gate to Plate event, celebrating the finest local food and craft producers, was pronounced a resounding success today (Tuesday 30 April) with up to 8,000 visitors attending.

4. The first expansion of Cranbrook gets a green light

   26 April 2024

   East Devon District Council (EDDC) has granted planning permission for the first expansion of Cranbrook. It is the largest planning permission issued by EDDC since permission for the new town was issued, more than 13 years ago.

5. Devon’s nature-focussed organisations welcome expert dog advice

   25 April 2024

   With the increasing number of dog owners, land managers and nature-focussed leaders are turning their attention to making better places for people, farm animals and nature when managing outdoor spaces.

6. Update on Exmouth seawall repair and demolition of seafront building

   19 April 2024

   The works to replace the damaged seawall and building on Exmouth seafront are progressing well. This is despite the severe damage, caused a few weeks ago by storms, to the National Coastwatch Institution (NCI) building, slipway and further sections of the seawall.

7. Local Visitor Economy Partnership for Devon - response

   17 April 2024

   Visit England recently announced that Devon and Partners have achieved a new Local Visitor Economy Partnership (LVEP) accreditation for the county.