The ruling Conservative Group on East Devon District Council has welcomed Government backing for a new Enterprise Zone in the Greater Exeter area as a perfect example of partnership working and a vindication of EDDC’s efforts at bolstering the local economy.
Commenting on support for a Heart Of The South West Enterprise Zone announced by the Chancellor of the Exchequer in his autumn statement last week, EDDC’s Deputy Leader said: “This is a huge vote of confidence in our region from the very centre of UK Government. It is proof that our strategy in creating the right business...
Children from four East Devon primary schools today (Friday 20 November) had the chance to experience first-hand how their local district council is run.
The 40 pupils, aged 10 to 11 years, who visited East Devon District Council’s offices at Knowle in Sidmouth, were taking part in national Takeover Challenge Day, which aims to get children and young people involved with how public service decisions are made. It also provides organisations, such as local authorities, with a fresh perspective on the services they run.
East Devon District Council is keen to work wherever possible with local businesses for the supply of goods and services. So the council is pleased to be taking part in a ‘Meet the local buyer’ event on Monday 16 November 2015, at The Assembly Hall, Town Hall, Torquay TQ1 3DR, from 10am to 4pm.
The Devon and Cornwall Procurement Partnership is hosting the event, which is for businesses in the South West peninsula that are looking to supply goods and services to councils and other public organisations.
This event, which is free to attend, will provide a unique opportunity...
An innovative partnership which shares ICT services between East Devon, Exeter and Teignbridge Councils is marking its first anniversary this month (November) following a very successful 12 months in business.
Over the last year, Strata Service Solutions, has been central to the work of the three councils by supporting the day-to-day ICT at each local authority and assisting in the development of working in new ways.
Strata is a stand-alone limited company which is owned and controlled equally by the three councils. The company is made up of ICT staff from each of the...
Moves to register public footpaths across the grounds of East Devon District Council’s headquarters at the Knowle in Sidmouth, have been rejected by a government-appointed inspector.
The decision has been welcomed by the council and follows a protracted legal process stretching back more than three years.
Two applications were made in 2012 by local residents to register a number of footpaths across parts of the Knowle under the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981.
Devon County Council, who is responsible for public rights of way, rejected the applications but an...
An East Devon builder has been ordered to pay £20,120 in fines and costs for committing six listed building offences and one offence of failing to comply with an enforcement notice.
At a sentence hearing, which took place on Wednesday 28 October, at Exeter Magistrates Court, Barry Anthony Wright (who was represented legally) pleaded guilty to a total of seven criminal charges brought against him by East Devon District Council.
Six of the charges relate to unauthorised works (contrary to sections 9(1) and 9(2) of the Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act...
Local MPs Hugo Swire and Neil Parish, together with around one hundred representatives of voluntary organisations and community groups attended East Devon District Council’s annual ‘Working Together for the Future of East Devon’ event held at Knowle, Sidmouth on Friday 9 October 2015.
Councillor Jill Elson, East Devon District Council’s Cabinet Member for Sustainable Homes and Communities, who is responsible for organising this occasion, said she was delighted with the high level of attendance from voluntary organisations, community groups and town and parish councils who turned...
District Council consults local people for their views on the creation of a new West Hill parish council
East Devon District Council is to begin asking local residents for their views on whether West Hill should have its own parish council separate from Ottery St Mary Town Council. A first period of public consultation – part of a ‘Community Governance Review’- is due to start 12 October 2015 and will conclude on 12 January 2016. A leaflet and questionnaire, together with a map showing the possible West Hill Parish Council boundary, will be sent out to all households and interested...
Householders living in Exmouth (The Colony) have made an extraordinary effort in the first week of a new recycling trial by collecting almost 60% more recyclables in just seven days.
Around 900 homes in the area have just started an improved recycling trial where residents are, for the first time, able to recycle cardboard and mixed plastics along with their usual extensive number of other recyclables including glass, metals, paper, plastic bottles, textiles and food waste. All the recycling is being collected weekly at the kerbside by East Devon District Council contractors....
The Exe Estuary Management Partnership is taking part in the Great British Beach Clean, coordinated by the Marine Conservation Society (MCS).
Volunteers are invited to meet at the Imperial Recreation Ground slipway in Exmouth at 3pm on Sunday 20 September (booking essential).
This UK-wide beach clean not only spruces up hundreds of beaches around the coast but records the litter finds, allowing the MCS to identify how litter can be targeted at the source. Volunteers are asked to record any branded items they find, to enable MCS to approach specific manufacturers and...
