Welcome to this months Community Engagement Newsletter
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Thank you for subscribing to this newsletter, which is designed to keep you informed about active and previous consultations/surveys.
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. You can also view updates from previous consultations, including the stage each one is currently at.
 Current live consultations/surveys
Previous consultation updates
Budleigh Salterton Town Council Section 106 funding survey
Budleigh Salterton Town Council is inviting local sports clubs, community groups, and all residents to have their say on proposals and also submit their own proposals for how available Section 106 developer contributions could be used to benefit the town. Section 106 funds are related to developments that have already been completed. The funds must be used to support projects that can be categorised as play, recreation or sport.
The survey closes at 4pm on 30 October 2025
Community Governance Review: Cranbrook and Surrounding Development Areas consultation
East Devon District Council has made the decision to conduct a community governance review. This is in recognition that the town of Cranbrook is continuing to expand. The principles behind this growth were established through the Cranbrook Plan which was adopted in 2022 and forms part of the development plan for the area.
Have your say on the draft proposals. The consultation closes on the 24 October 2025 at 5pm.
Pavement licensing policy consultation
East Devon District Council is consulting on a draft Pavement Licensing Policy for businesses to place furniture on highways for food/drink service, following permanent transfer of licensing authority from Devon County Council to district councils via the Levelling Up & Regeneration Act 2023.
The policy, developed by Devon Licensing Officers Group for consistency across Devon and Cornwall, will ensure fair and consistent administration of licenses that were previously temporary under the Business & Planning Act 2020.
The proposal aims to streamline the process that began during the Covid pandemic, with temporary licenses having expired September 30th, 2024.
Consultation closes 30 September 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/survey updates
Public spaces protection order full review report update
We now have an update on the consultation that took place earlier this year regarding the Public Space Protection Orders (PSPOs).
We can confirm that the 2026 PSPO Report will be presented to Overview Committee on Monday 30 September at 6.00pm in the Council Chamber at Blackdown House, Border Road, Honiton EX14 1EJ.
Your views have directly informed the recommendations being put forward, and this meeting will be an important stage in the decision-making process.
You can find out more information on how to speak at the meeting by clicking the link below.
Have your say at meetings - All other public meetings - East Devon
The report will be able to be viewed in the agenda a week before the meeting.
https://democracy.eastdevon.gov.uk/ieListDocuments.aspx?CId=135&MId=2470
Further updates will be provided following the committee’s consideration.
Work begins on second set of five play parks
We’re pleased to confirm that installation works have started on the second set of five sites included in this year’s improvement programme. Our preferred supplier, Proludic, is carrying out the works, and the programme has been carefully planned to minimise disruption.
The second set of five sites (see below) in the programme of work has now commenced and are due to be completed by the end of October. We will provide further updates when the works have been completed.
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Slewton Crescent, Whimple
The current completion status is as follows:
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Land of Canaan, Ottery St Mary Work completed - Park open to the public
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Baker Close, Sidmouth – Work completed - Park open to the public
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Carter Avenue, Exmouth Work completed - Park open to the public
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Brixington Playing Field, Exmouth Work completed - Park open to the public
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Willow Walk, Honiton Work completed - Park open to the public
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.
Marlcombe chosen as name for East Devon’s new town
Over the summer, East Devon District Council (EDDC) asked residents, community groups and businesses to have their say on four potential names for the new town, planned near Westpoint. More than 1700 people took part in the consultation, with Marlcombe emerging as the clear favourite, winning 54.5% of first-choice votes.
The name was formally approved by EDDC’s Cabinet on 3 September 2025.
Why Marlcombe?
The name Marlcombe appeared on 17th-century tithe maps describing part of this exact site. Restoring it brings back an authentic local place name, giving the town a strong identity rooted in its history while looking to the future.
Other shortlisted names were Newton Clyst, Willowcrest, and Clysthope, each reflecting different aspects of the area’s story.
Local people choose Marlcombe as name for East Devon’s new town - East Devon District Council News
Overnight motorhome parking in EDDC car parks – Exmouth
Update on Motorhome Parking in Exmouth
Thank you to everyone who took part in consultation and helped shape the future of overnight motorhome parking in Exmouth. Your feedback, alongside the work of the Exmouth Motorhome Task & Finish Forum, has directly informed the improvements now agreed by East Devon District Council’s Cabinet.
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Maer Road Car Park: A new freshwater tap and waste disposal points will be installed to support responsible tourism and reduce inappropriate wastewater disposal.
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Queen’s Drive Echelon: New bay markings will help maintain safe distances between vehicles.
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Charges & Enforcement: Overnight charges will rise from £11 to £20 per night, with £5 from each stay funding motorhome and tourism enforcement activity.
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Stay Limits: A RingGo-only payments trial will limit stays to two nights, with a 72-hour gap before vehicles can return. Daytime parking remains unchanged.
These improvements will be funded through existing capital funding, with ongoing management covered by the revised overnight charge.
Overnight motorhome parking in EDDC car parks – Exmouth - East Devon
Responses from East Devon National Landscape and East Devon District Council to consultation feedback on Habitats Regulations Assessment (HRA) and Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA)
We received 16 comments on the East Devon National Landscape Management Plan 2025-2030 public consultation Habitat Regulations Assessment (HRA) and 42 comments on the Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA).
A summary document has been prepared for the HRA and SEA consultations. It sets out the responses from East Devon National Landscape and East Devon District Council to the feedback provided during the consultation, alongside the key findings and recommendations that have been drawn from this feedback. You can view the full responses, findings and recommendations by clicking the link below.
Habitat-regulations-assessment-screening-report-on-the-ednl-management-plan-2025-2030-consultation-summary-document.pdf
Environmental-report-strategic-environmental-assessment-of-the-ednl-management-plan-2025-2030-consultation-summary-report.pdf
All responses are anonymous and the responses are dated with when the first comment was made by the consultee/resident with a summary provided of the consultees comment.
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