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East Devon District Council

An aerial photo shows a section of the coast in Sidmouth

Coastal defence work pushed back to 2027

The work was originally due to begin this year but a council has cited "various delays".

Two people swim in the sea. The image is taken from a drone and is directly above the people.

Safety warnings issued for South West heatwave

A heat health alert is in force, with Devon and Cornwall residents urged to take extra care.

Steel piling have been put in place on the sea wall as part of phase one of the project. The large steel piling sits below the Mickey's Restaurant establishment which overlooks Exmouth beach. Two people are walking along the sand. A dog is at their heels.

Second phase of Exmouth sea wall repairs complete

East Devon District Council says the phase is costing about £1.6m, funded by it and the government.

Nell Parry in a light top and navy blue gilet wearing dark glasses and holding her dog Indie and a dog lead, standing on Woodbury Common

Dogs and owners work to help protect countryside

Local authorities say more homes being built will mean more dogs in protected areas.

A picture of Exmouth sea wall. The wall is large and has vehicles doing work on it in the distance. People are walking around near to the wall in orange vests.

Completion of Exmouth sea wall repairs delayed

East Devon District Council says the delay is due to "several unforeseen issues".

A historic building made of stone with three decorative vertical windows in the top of a high pitched roof.

Food bank to stay as former school to become homes

A food bank is set to stay at its base in a former school after the property is turned into homes.

A country lane with hedges either side of it leading to the village of Feniton. The road has a large white 30 painted on it. There are two signs either side of the road with a 30mph sign with Feniton written below.

Council runs out of time for housing plan verdict

The developer says it hopes to provide "needed homes" in the area.

New council company to manage recycling services

The council says its new company will manage services as its contract with Suez will end in 2026.

Google street view image of the public toilets in Newton Poppleford. The one-storey block is painted a white colour. Parked cars are to the front and side of the toilet block.

Village asks to take ownership of public toilet

A parish council proposes taking over the "very old" toilets to upgrade them.