Recycling and Waste collections – one day later

Please note that all collections of recycling, refuse and green waste will be one day later next week due to the Bank holiday on Monday 25 August 2025. Find out more on the Recycling and Waste webpages or download the East Devon app for notifications of your collection day.

Have you received a letter about the electoral register?

The council's Electoral Services Team is contacting all households to make sure that the electoral register is up to date. When you receive your letter, follow the instructions so that they know you’re registered and ready to vote.

Do you live in Cranbrook or Broadclyst and wish you could cross the railway safely?

Broadclyst and Cranbrook are vibrant local communities divided by the South West Main Line railway without a safe, car-free connection. The National Trust's Killerton team want to change that.

They are undertaking a feasibility project to show how creating a safe, accessible railway crossing between Cranbrook and Broadclyst could benefit both communities.

One third of households in England have green space within 1km of their homes. The Killerton team want to create a safer, greener, and better-connected future for everyone by:

• Opening up access to more green space for Cranbrook residents
• Expanding connections to rail and other local services for Broadclyst residents
• Improving active travel routes for all

The project is currently in the very early stages. It will take time before they can propose building anything, but they would love to hear your thoughts. Have your say by completing their survey.

Photo credit: National Trust

Women’s Rugby World Cup

Avoid the congestion on match day and bus it to Sandy Park on Saturday 23, Sunday 31 August and Saturday 6, Saturday 13, and Sunday 14 September 2025. Shuttle buses are running for match days from Exeter St Davids, stopping in the city centre, and Heavitree, en route to Sandy Park.

Interested in volunteering?

SAVE food hub are looking for people in East Devon to help collect food from shops, deliver to food banks, organise community collections, and help at community larders.

We will be sharing more volunteering opportunities and events from Community Action Groups Devon in upcoming editions of the Residents' Update.

Exciting contemporary playwright shows work in Sidmouth

Boost your confidence with using technology

Digital technology is playing an increasing role in our lives, and for many people it is an essential way to socialise, work, shop, manage finances, and access services and entertainment. If you feel you need a helping hand using technology and the internet, join a free workshop in Exmouth or Sidmouth.

Photo credit: Cosmic

What should be included in the Phear Park play area upgrade project?

Put forward suggestions for the upgrades to this play area in Exmouth, before 5pm on Wednesday 24 September 2025.

Last chance to choose a name for East Devon's new community

Rank the four possible options in order of preference, before the deadline of 5pm on Tuesday 26 August 2025.

Have your say on the future of local government in Devon

Help shape the final recommendation before the deadline of Sunday 31 August 2025.

Share your views on the draft Pavement Licensing Policy

Let the council know your thoughts before the deadline of 5pm on Tuesday 30 September 2025.

Comment on the governance arrangements for Cranbrook and surrounding development areas

Take part by the deadline of 5pm on Friday 24 October 2025.

Access free NHS therapy through TALKWORKS

If you are feeling stressed, anxious, are experiencing ongoing low mood, or are having difficulty sleeping, the NHS can help. TALKWORKS is a free and confidential NHS Talking Therapies service, here to help adults over the age of 18 across Devon (outside Plymouth), improve their mental and physical wellbeing. TALKWORKS therapists and counsellors can work with you, by providing a variety of tools and techniques, to help get you back on track, so that you can feel like yourself once again.

Treatment and support includes:

• One-to-one sessions with a therapist (face-to-face, over the phone or by video call)
• Access to employment support for any employment related difficulties
• Interactive group courses and wellbeing workshops
• Online self-help accessible anytime of the day or night

You do not need a referral from a GP to access TALKWORKS’ services, you can refer yourself online or over the phone. Waiting times for appointments are short, with therapy sessions available Monday to Friday (early morning and evening appointments are available to book). For more information on the different treatment options and therapy services, please visit the TALKWORKS website or call 0300 555 3344.