Welcome to May's Community Engagement Newsletter
Share your feedback during our active consultations
Thank you for subscribing to this newsletter, which is designed to keep you informed about active and upcoming consultations.
We are committed to putting your voice at the heart of our decision making. You’ll find details about our current consultations, how to take part, give your feedback and contribute your ideas on a range of projects on the East Devon Engagement Hub.
 Current live consultations
Previous consultation updates
East Devon National Landscape Management Plan Consultation Draft 2025-2030 Strategic Environment Assessment and Habitats Regulations Assessment
Second stage of the consultation process. We invite you to share your views on the Environmental Report produced for the Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA) of the East Devon National Landscape Management Plan Consultation Draft 2025–2030 under Directive 2001/42/EC.
We also welcome feedback on the screening assessment, known in England as the Habitats Regulations Assessment (HRA), of the draft plan’s policies.
This consultation closes on the 13 June 2025 at 5pm.
Rural Broadband Survey
We're running a survey to understand experiences that businesses, organisations representing residents and Town and Parishes have had with broadband across East Devon. Many have raised concerns about slow, unreliable connections and missed upgrade promises. We want to hear how broadband impacts your daily life, work, and wellbeing. Your views will help shape future action on rural connectivity.
The survey closes on the 6 June 2025 at 5pm.
South East Devon Wildlife Visitor Survey
Have you recently visited the Pebblebed Heaths National Nature Reserve, Exe Estuary, Dawlish Warren, Dawlish Countryside Park, or Ridgetop Park? South East Devon Wildlife, which helps to protect these spaces, wants to hear about your experience!
Whether you’re a regular dog walker, cyclist, or first-time visitor, your input will help us protect and enhance these cherished landscapes for future generations.
Complete the survey and share how you use and enjoy these spaces. Your feedback will inform decisions to improve access, protect wildlife, and elevate visitor experiences.
The survey is a year round project.
Previous consultation updates
Public consultation for play area upgrades
Update on New Play Area and Outdoor Equipment Installations Across East Devon
We’re pleased to confirm that installation works are now scheduled to begin on five of the ten sites included in this year’s improvement programme. Our preferred supplier, Proludic, will carry out the works, and the programme has been carefully planned to minimise disruption during the summer holidays.
The current schedule is as follows:
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Land of Canaan, Ottery St Mary – Works due to begin on Tuesday 27th May 2025 (5 weeks)
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Baker Close, Sidmouth – Starting Monday 9th June 2025 (5 weeks)
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Carter Avenue, Exmouth – Starting Monday 2nd June 2025 (5 weeks)
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Brixington Playing Field, Exmouth – Starting Monday 30th June 2025 (2 weeks)
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Willow Walk, Honiton – Starting Monday 2nd June 2025 (3 weeks)
All five projects are expected to be completed by 18th July 2025, though some sites may finish ahead of schedule.
The remaining five sites in the programme are planned to begin after the summer holidays. We will provide further updates on those works in due course, once detailed schedules are confirmed.
You can stay updated with this project by visiting the community engagement webpage. Click the link below
Public consultation for play area upgrades - East Devon
Thank you again for your valuable input in shaping these improvements to local community spaces.
East Devon National Landscape Management Plan 2025-2030 Public Consultation
Update on East Devon National Landscape Management Plan Consultation
Thank you to everyone who took part in the first stage of the consultation on the draft 5-year Management Plan for the East Devon National Landscape (formerly the Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty).
We have now completed our analysis of the 104 responses received and have provided a direct reply to each consultee who submitted a free text comment.
You can view the full set of responses and replies on our website link below.
East Devon National Landscape Management Plan 2025 2030 public consultation consultee comment responses
Exmouth Beach Management Plan Update
The public consultation summary initial findings report has now been completed and is available to view on our website via the link below. The report sets out the consultation results, outlining how each of the three proposed options was received by respondents.
The project team is now reviewing all feedback to help develop the final version of the plan. This summary marks the first stage of reporting back.
A second more detailed report will be published in summer/autumn. It will outline the recommendations, any amendments made following engagement, and the proposed next steps for the Exmouth Beach Management Plan.
Exmouth Beach Management Plan Update - East Devon
Overnight motorhome parking in EDDC car parks – Exmouth
The consultation summary report is now available to view on our website via the link below. The report outlines the results of the consultation, including an overview of the responses received, the overall sentiment of comments, and how people felt about the proposed ideas.
Overnight motorhome parking in EDDC car parks – Exmouth - East Devon
EDDC Tree, Hedge & Woodland Strategy Public Consultation
We received 507 comments from the first consultation and 35 comments in total from the second on the draft Tree, Hedge & Woodland Strategy. In collaboration with treeconomics we have provided responses to the comments on the strategy. To view these visit our website by clicking the link below.
EDDC Tree, Hedge & Woodland Strategy Public Consultation - East Devon
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