 Funded solar panels installed at Beer Sailing Club
Grants will be available for East Devon businesses and community organisations to help buy solar panels, LED lighting, heat pumps, etc. This will help successful applicants to both cut costs and cut carbon.
Last time, the CAF scheme awarded £586,471 in grants for 28 projects, with grants awarded to 16 community organisations and 12 businesses.
When the scheme reopens, all applicants will need to provide a carbon survey and reduction plan to apply. A limited number of these are available for free through our Carbon Action Programme. Sign up to the CAP today to get grant-ready before the launch in late September.
Relaunching in September 2025, Prosper offers fully funded support to business and entrepreneurs in East Devon, Mid Devon, and Exeter.
Support is delivered by Business Information Point (BIP) and Cosmic, both of whom have a wealth of knowledge and local expertise to provide bespoke support to eligible businesses.
 Four business units have been secured by the council to let in Exmouth, to help meet strong demand for workspace in the local area. Key details:
- Four x 850 sq. ft (79 sq. m) Business Units for rent
- Situated to the rear of the McCarthy Stone development on Salterton Road
- Convenient location with communal parking
- Planning use class E(g)
Full marketing information can be found here.
For further information, or to arrange a viewing, please call us on 01395 519969 (Monday to Wednesday), or email property@eastdevon.gov.uk
Business owners who want to sell their company to staff through an employee ownership trust can now apply for a council grant.
The Employee Ownership Transition Fund (EOTF) can help cover part of the legal, administrative or training costs of the transition.
Funding will be distributed on a first-come-first-serve basis, awarded in arrears, and must be reserved via an Expression of Interest before starting the transition.
 Are you looking to enhance your business performance using AI and automation?
Join Prosper at Cullompton Community Centre on Thursday 18 September for a hands-on workshop introducing you to the latest in digital marketing, AI-driven business tools, and practical AI applications that you case use straight away – no tech expertise required!
The workshop will include presentations from Lisa Lessware (Digital Business Advisor at the Growth Hub) and Scott Quilter (Chief Technology Officer at Techosaurus), and a networking lunch.
 Get ready to tuck into one of the region’s most exciting culinary celebrations as the Taste East Devon Festival returns for its fifth year from Saturday 13 September to Sunday 21 September 2025.
From vineyard tours and foraging feasts to artisan tastings and family-friendly days out, this nine-day festival promises to showcase the very best of East Devon’s food, drink, and hospitality.
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