Please find attached news regarding neighbourhood planning in the district, including in relation to the on-going preparation of the new East Devon Local Plan and changes in the support available for neighbourhood plan preparation. The newsletter also asks to indicate if your town/parish council and/or neighbourhood planning group would potentially be interested in attending an […]

Please find attached the latest copy of the Blackdown Hills Parish Network Newsletter which includes details of our next meeting which will take place on October 1st 2025, by zoom. More on this nearer the time. You’ll also find included here a copy of the poster advertising for new members for the Blackdown Practice PPG. 

The rural broadband consultation summary report is now available to view and can be accessed by clicking the link below. The report brings together the key findings from the broadband consultation and highlights the experiences and feedback shared by respondents across East Devon. It includes sections on the aims and methodology of the survey, how

You may recall that we have been working with EDDC in our attempt to gain more Powers to spend the funds accumulated by the Parish Meeting. As a result the attached paper went to the Council meeting on 16 July 2025. The paper was based on information that we had provided to the EDDC Monitoring

The Local government reorganisation survey is live, and we are seeking your views. You can complete the survey by click the link below. I have attached a PDF version of the survey to the email if you would like to email in your response here. East Devon residents are being encouraged to have their say

I’m not sure how many of you actually knew our friend Doug (Rickson] from Sunnyside Farm. Doug, Ann and their family have lived there since 1987, Ann is a very active member of our Village Hall Committee. Sadly I am writing this to let you know Doug’s funeral is to be held at Whimple Crematorium

Dear colleague,Please find below details of two very exciting concerts which will be taking place imminently in Sidmouth Parish Church. Both concerts feature the extremely talented Devonian violinist Joel Munday who has recently joined the roster of the Tillett Trust as a Tillett Trust Debut Artist. The concert on 21st. June features a very interesting

My name is Cathy Connor and I’m your new county councillor. I also sit on Mid Devon District Council. I’m a parent of three teenagers and someone who works closely with local businesses and schools across Devon, I see first-hand both the challenges and opportunities facing young people, families, and employers.In my role as a

You may be interested in the following from the Raceway Sub Committee, a SC of the Sheldon Parish Meeting, elected to represent the villagers of Sheldon in matters related to the Dunkeswell Raceway. The planning applications can be viewed on East Devon District Council’s planning portal – reference number 25/0382/VAR, 25/0383/VAR and 25/0382/VAR.  The deadline to

Day of Poll: Thursday 1st May 2025, 7:00am – 10:00pm. Location: Combe Raleigh Village Hall. You must be registered in order to vote. If you will be away from home on polling day you can apply for an absent vote. If you apply for a postal vote, please bear in mind that postal ballots will be sent out