Annual cliff inspections scheduled at Beer, Budleigh Salterton, Seaton, and Sidmouth
Work to remove loose material from East Devon cliffs, and to complete any additional safety work that is needed, is scheduled to take place over the next couple of weeks. Some footpaths will be temporarily closed or narrowed while work is underway. Please take care around cliff edges at all times, following signs and diversion routes.
East Cliffs, Budleigh Salterton - Monday 23 - Tuesday 24 February 2026
Paths will be partially closed with reduced footpath width between Rockfish and Fifty Degrees North.
West Walk, Seaton - Tuesday 24 - Friday 27 February 2026
The West Walk footpath will be fully closed between The Hideaway Café and the public toilets.
East Cliffs, Beer - Thursday 26 - Friday 27 February 2026 and Monday 2 - Tuesday 3 March 2026
Paths will be partially closed including sections above the beach huts at East Cliffs.
Connaught Gardens Cliffs, Sidmouth – Tuesday 3 - Wednesday 4 March 2026
The footpath will be fully closed between Jacob’s Ladder and the Millennium Walkway.
Dinan Way scheme progressing, but slowed by wet weather
Devon County Council's work on the Dinan Way extension in Exmouth is being hampered by the ongoing heavy rain, but progress is continuing to be made. Overnight closures will be in place until Tuesday 24 February 2026 on the A376 between the Summer Lane junction and Pitts Farm junction to carry out highway drainage improvements.
The scheme is being funded by UK Government, Devon County Council, East Devon District Council, and Exmouth Town Council.
Have you shared your thoughts on the future of local government in Devon?
Your councils are changing. The UK Government wants to simplify how local government works across the county. Visit the Devon Local Government Reorganisation website to view the five proposals that have been submitted for Devon and share your feedback.
Devon County Council libraries consultation closing this weekend
Have your say on the future of libraries before the deadline of Sunday 22 February 2026.
Take part in East Devon District Council's live consultations and surveys
If you, or someone you know, is unable to complete an online consultation or 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 the response is received before the deadline.
Job fair: join East Devon's StreetScene Team
Are you looking for a hands‑on role that makes a real difference to local communities?
Drop in to Camperdown Depot in Exmouth on Friday 13 March 2026, between 10am–4pm, to have an informal chat and find out more about a range of operational roles available across the district.
East Devon is recruiting for multiple positions based at Manstone and Camperdown Depots, including Grounds and Cleansing Operatives, a Sweeper Driver Operative, and a Building Cleaner (Housing) role. With opportunities available across the district, there’s a variety of roles to suit different skills and experience levels.
Recruitment Unlimited and Gap Personnel will be on hand throughout the day to talk through the roles, application process, and next steps.
Last chance to see Shifting Waterscapes exhibition
Click on the play button to take a peek at the 'Springs and Seepages' installation on YouTube Shorts
Don't miss the final week of this stunning celebration of Devon's magical wetland habitats, which was featured on ITV West Country. This free to visit art exhibition (donations welcome), is open Tuesday to Saturday, 10am - 5pm, until Saturday 28 February 2026.
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
Department rolls up sleeves for nature recovery
Councillor Richard Jefferies, East Devon District Council's Portfolio Holder for Environment – Nature & Climate with colleagues from across the Countryside Environment & Ecology service
Despite wet and challenging conditions, 25 team members took part in a packed programme of habitat management activities. This included hedge-laying, coppicing, and controlled burning - contributing to the ongoing management and enhancement of this important local nature reserve.
Keep in touch with the Countryside Team on Facebook and Instagram.
Have you produced creative writing inspired by East Devon landscapes?
Word Kitchen are looking for writing inspired by the East Devon landscape for their Power of Place Anthology, supported by the Creative East Devon Fund.
Email a piece of creative writing - it can be flash fiction, memoir, haiku, a story, a piece of autobiographical writing - anything up to 800 words or 80 lines of poetry, to Pippa at wordkitchencomms@gmail.com by Saturday 28 February 2026Â for consideration.
Do you recycle perfume and aftershave bottles?
Meet Fitz, the perfume bottle who wants to be recycled and given a new lease of life
Let’s recycle all empty perfume and aftershave bottles so they can be transformed into brand new glass bottles. Please put all your glass bottles into your recycling box for collection at the kerbside.
If you're unsure if something is recyclable, visit the A - Z search tool:
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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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