 Plan adopted paving the way for major town centre and seafront improvements
 Councillor Nick Hookway (East Devon District Council’s (EDDC) Portfolio Holder Culture, Leisure, Sport, and Tourism), Councillor Dianne Conduit (Deputy Mayor, Exmouth Town Council), and Councillor Paul Arnott (EDDC Leader and Devon County Council Deputy Leader)
Extensive engagement with Exmouth residents, businesses, and local organisations, have shaped a long‑term vision for the town centre, seafront, and key gateways. With the plan now adopted, work will move into its delivery phase.
East Devon pushes forward with Marlcombe new community
 Key recommendations designed to support the prompt, coordinated, and effective delivery of Marlcombe, were endorsed by East Devon District Council's Cabinet on Wednesday 1 April 2026.
Key handover ceremony marks beginning of new era for Town Hall
 East Devon District Council Chair, Councillor Eleanor Rylance handing over the keys to Exmouth Mayor, Councillor Graham Deasy
Going forwards, Exmouth Town Council will run the building, providing East Devon’s largest town with a community hub for residents, businesses, and local groups.
Share your feedback about East Devon District Council's Contact Hub
Customers can still access District Council services from the Town Hall through a dedicated free telephone line, connecting to the most appropriate team. Pre-arranged in-person appointments are also available across the district.
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Sidmouth seafront paths remain closed
 To protect the public from the risk of falling debris and unstable ground, Sidmouth undercliff/ Millennium Walkway remains closed from Jacob’s Ladder to the beach access steps. Thanks for your patience and cooperation whilst important safety work is undertaken.
Growing partnership to strengthen coastal flood and erosion protection
 South West Flood & Coastal has seen great success in bidding for and delivering a multitude of projects, since East Devon District Council joined the partnership with Bournemouth, Christchurch, and Poole Council in May 2024. Seeing the clear benefits of working together, Dorset Council will be joining the shared service.
 Is access to your house narrow? Register your interest in green waste collections
 East Devon's Recycling Team are preparing to expand the green waste collection service to include narrow access properties where possible, with a smaller collection vehicle arriving soon.
By completing the short online form, you’ll help the team understand demand in your area. You'll also be updated as the narrow access service becomes available. From grass cuttings to hedge trimmings, we’re here to help you recycle more from home. Thanks for your interest and support.
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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.
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Exmouth Maer toilets reopen for summer
 Thanks to funding provided by Exmouth Town Council, the Maer public toilets in Exmouth are open from Wednesday 1 April to 30 September 2026.Â
 StreetScene job fair coming to Sidmouth
 East Devon is recruiting for a range of operational roles across the district, that make a visible difference every single day. From energising morning bin rounds to keeping our towns and seafronts spotless with litter picking and ensuring our public toilets shine, our StreetScene Team are at the heart of keeping our communities vibrant.
Drop in to the job fair at Manstone Depot in Sidmouth on Friday 24 April 2026 between 10am – 3pm to find out more.
Appointments will be through an agency, but many could lead to longer term placements or permanent employment with the Council. Gap Personnel will be on hand throughout the day to talk through the roles, application process, and next steps.
 Find your creative flair at Thelma Hulbert Gallery's upcoming drawing workshop
 Exhibiting artist, Alex Cree, will be leading the drawing workshop
Join exhibiting artist, Alex Cree, to learn different techniques used to 'measure' a subject and transfer these into a drawing, on Saturday 2 May 2026, 11am - 3pm.
ÂŁ50 per workshop (ÂŁ45 THG Friends) and all materials are provided.
Thelma Hulbert Gallery, Dowell St, Honiton EX14 1LX thelmahulbert.com
New exhibition, book signing, and workshops
 A Bowl of Hot Water by Moby Hill
“Two Women in a Carpark” by award winning poet and writer Selima Hill and artist Moby Hill has opened at Sidmouth’s outdoor art gallery in the Sensory Garden by the Ham. This exhibition presents a selection of the images and text which are brought together in a new book.
There will be a book signing launch on Saturday 11 April from midday to 2pm at Riverside Artspace, as well as Pen & Poetry Workshops on Wednesday 15 and Saturday 18 April 2026.
Discover more events in the local area by heading to the East Devon Excellence website
 Share your thoughts in active 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.
 Council meetings dates
Over the next week the following East Devon District Council meetings are taking place:
Wednesday 15 April 2026
You can watch public meetings live on the council’s YouTube channel.
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