East Devon District Council

27/10/2026

♻️ Thank you, East Devon! 💚

Thanks to your recycling efforts, East Devon continues to have the highest recycling rate of any district in Devon.

Latest figures show that 59.8% of our household waste is reused, recycled or composted.

That’s something we can all be proud of. A huge thank you to everyone who sorts their recycling, reduces waste and does their bit.

👏 Keep up the great work!

26/10/2026

We have the following vacancies:
Housing Repairs Call Centre Team Manager
£45,529.00 to £53,051.00 + Local Government Pension + lots of other benefits.
https://jobs.eastdevon.gov.uk/itliveeddc_webrecruitment/wrd/run/etrec179gf.open?WVID=4869826SR6&LANG=USA&VACANCY_ID=420212DRl3

Maintenance Surveyor
£37,563 to £44,253 per annum
(with additional market supplement of £5,000 per annum, reviewed annually)
https://jobs.eastdevon.gov.uk/itliveeddc_webrecruitment/wrd/run/etrec179gf.open?WVID=4869826SR6&LANG=USA&VACANCY_ID=215405DRl3

Both permanent, full-time x 37 hours
Closing on 8th November

26/10/2026

Storm Austen update

Although the storm has passed, high tides are expected to continue until the end of the week. This means clean-up work in affected coastal areas cannot safely and effectively begin until conditions improve.

Plans are in place for clean-up work to start from Monday 2 November, subject to tides and weather conditions. In the meantime, please take extra care when visiting the coast, follow signs and diversions, and avoid areas where access is restricted.

Thank you for your patience while teams respond to the disruption.

*Seaton*
Signs are in place along West Walk and East Walk following disruption caused by the storm. For your safety, please follow the signs and use an alternative route.

*Sidmouth*
Track matting remains in place following the storm. Please do not walk on it and follow the safety signs in the area. The matting is expected to be removed next week when conditions improve.

*Exmouth*
Storm conditions have caused a build-up of sand on Queens Drive. Devon County Council is expected to close the road between the lifeboat station and Orcombe Point while the area is made safe.

24/10/2026

South West Water will be in Exmouth tomorrow to speak to the community:

📅 Sunday 25th October
🕙 10:00am - 4:00pm
📍 The Square, Exmouth

24/10/2026

Thank you to everyone who came along to the memorial charity planting day on Thursday 22 October in Connaught Gardens.

With your help we planted over 600 blubs in the gardens, including a variety of alliums, narcissus and tulips alongside the lawn and in the rockeries. We look forward to seeing them bloom next spring 🌷

A big thank you to our Horticulture Officer and the Sidmouth Gardening team for their help and support on the day.

23/10/2026

🚲 New pump track coming to Phear Park, Exmouth!

Work to install a new pump track alongside the ongoing play area improvements will begin on Monday 26 October.

The area northeast of the skate park will be fenced off for approximately seven weeks while work carried out.

There will be construction activity in the park, with access for the pump track works from the northeast and further construction movements from the southwest as play area improvements continue. Disruption will be kept to a minimum through coordinated deliveries and site management.

The work is weather dependent, and we'll share further updates on progress and reopening arrangements.

Thank you for your patience while these improvements take place.

22/10/2026

Strong winds and rain from Storm Austen may impact your journey this evening and tomorrow. Check travel conditions before you set out and follow Devon Alert for highway updates.

⚠️ Weather warning: Storm Austen

Storm Austen is expected to bring severe weather over the next few days, so please take a few simple steps to stay safe and prepared:

🏡 secure loose items outside
📱 charge phones and other essential devices
🚗 check conditions before you travel, plan your route and look out for road closures or delays
🔦 keep a torch and essential supplies handy
🌊 if you live or work on the coast, take extra care during windy and stormy weather
👥 check in on anyone who is vulnerable or may need extra support

Please take care, plan ahead, and keep checking the latest advice and updates throughout the storm.

Met Office Devon Alert GWR

22/10/2026

🚨 Floodgates at Mamhead Slipway in Exmouth and the splash gates in Sidmouth closed.

⚠️ With strong winds forecast from Storm Austen and ahead of tomorrow’s yellow weather warning, the floodgates at Mamhead Slipway in Exmouth and the splash gates in Sidmouth are being closed. (Thursday 22 October 2026)
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22/10/2026

Severe weather can sometimes cause unexpected power cuts and can disrupt everyday activities. Taking a few simple steps can help reduce disruption if one occurs.

Here are some useful tips:

If you experience a power cut, dial 0800 6783 105 or 105 to report it. If you're hard of hearing or deaf, dial 18001 before each number and a Text Relay Operator will join the call.

🔦 Keep a torch and spare batteries handy.

📱 Charge your phone and power banks ahead of severe weather.

🏠 Check in on neighbours and anyone who may need extra support.

✅ Sign up to the free Priority Services Register if you need additional support during a power cut. https://www.thepsr.co.uk/

For more advice on power cuts, visit the link in the comments.

22/10/2026

UPDATE 3PM, 22.10.26 All online services should now be working as normal following the earlier disruption.
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Some East Devon District Council online services, including online forms and MyAccount, are currently unavailable following a global cybersecurity issue affecting one of our software suppliers. They have taken their systems offline as a precaution while they deal with issue.

If your enquiry is not urgent, please try again later today or tomorrow. For urgent enquiries, please contact our Customer Services team: https://eastdevon.gov.uk/customer-services/useful-telephone-numbers/

We apologise for the inconvenience and will share further updates when available. Thank you for your patience.