East Devon Residents' Update – Saturday 30 August 2025

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East Devon landscape, with the sea to the left, and countryside to the right

Remember to complete the Local Government Reorganisation survey 

East Devon residents are being encouraged to have their say on the future of local government as part of nationwide Local Government Reorganisation (LGR).

Remember, you can help shape the final recommendation before it is submitted to the government. Don't miss your chance to share your views – complete the survey today.


Standards Committee

Applications open to join the Standards Committee 

Do you care about integrity, fairness, and how councils work? We’re looking for community-minded people to join our Standards Committee in key roles:

Independent Person (x2) – Advise on councillor conduct and support fair decision-making.

Independent Member (x2) – Bring impartial insight to quarterly meetings in Honiton.

Town/Parish Council Rep – Represent your peers and shape local governance.

All roles offer a £400 annual allowance, plus expenses. Applicants should be politically neutral, and committed to high standards in public life. If this sounds like you, please visit our website to read more and apply.



Green waste collection van

Sign up for green waste collections

Our green waste collections are proving to be ever popular, with over 22,000 users across East Devon subscribed to the service, and more joining every day.

Make your gardening easier and save trips to the recycling centre by having your green waste collected at the kerbside.

You can sign up online by calling 01395 571515.  

All the green waste we collect from households is composted in East Devon and used as a natural soil conditioner by East Devon farms – part of our local green economy.


Hand holding phone with 'get the app' text on the screen

Have you downloaded our free East Devon app yet?

Join more than 60,000 residents using our smartphone app and get simple personalised recycling and waste collection reminders, the latest collection updates and tell us about a missed collection. You can download the app through the Apple App Store or Google Play Store.


Events in East Devon


Sat 23 Aug: France v Italy. Sun 31 Aug: New Zealand v Japan, France v Brazil. Sat 6 Sep: Canada v Scotland, Wales v Fiji

Women’s Rugby World Cup

Avoid the congestion on match day and bus it to Sandy Park on 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.


Photo of people with laptops at a digital skills workshop. Credit: Cosmic

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


Exhibition opens next weekend: CAMP – Where Are We Now?

Digital exposure of fruit staged against a translucent bin liner by Elizabeth Orcott

© Elizabeth Orcott, Mat(t)er Refusae et Malagranati, 2025

A new exhibition of work created by Devon and Cornwall-based artists belonging to Contemporary Art Membership Platform (CAMP) will feature inspiring contemporary art responding to the environment themes.

The exhibition opening will take place on Saturday 6 September 2025 from 3pm to 5pm, and will be on display until Saturday 25 October 2025.

Thelma Hulbert Gallery, Dowell St, Honiton EX14 1LX thelmahulbert.com


Discover more events in the local area by heading to the East Devon Excellence website



Phear Park play area

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.


Chairs and tables outside Exmouth cafes

Share your views on the draft Pavement Licensing Policy

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


Aerial view of Cranbrook (c) Still Imaging

Comment on the governance arrangements for Cranbrook and surrounding development areas

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


If you, or someone you know, is unable to complete an online survey, request a paper version, by emailing engagement@eastdevon.gov.uk. Please submit this request at least four days before the consultation closes, so that we receive the responses before the deadline.



Council meetings dates

Over the next week the following East Devon District Council meetings are taking place:

You can watch public meetings live on the council’s YouTube channel.


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