There have been significant algal blooms along a stretch of the South Devon coast for several weeks now. This is a common and natural phenomenon, which develops well in very warm weather, say the Environmental Health team at East Devon District Council.
The algae have been identified by the Environment Agency, who advise that they are essentially harmless. It is safe to swim in the sea when the bloom is present, but often people choose not to because it has a slimy feel and causes the water to be somewhat murky and odorous. Many people in Sidmouth particularly noticed a strong...
East Devon District Council are delighted to announce that the children of Cranbrook have now selected a preferred design for their £240,000 play space, the first in the new community.
The chosen design which includes, sensory play boards, an explorers Island with boat and barrel, animal rockers and a toddler play house was designed by Eibe, a specialist play equipment company.
Eibe was one of five companies who were invited to produce design concepts for the community to vote on. This was part of an ongoing consultation process during which the children had previously...
An official turf cutting was held at the Grand Western Canal on Monday (8 July) to mark the start of restoration work.
The Canal suffered a serious breach of its northern bank near the Swing Bridge at Halberton on 21 November last year, after water spilled over the top of the embankment during torrential downpours and flooding.
It is estimated that more than 16 million litres of water (the equivalent of more than 100,000 bathtubs or 6.5 Olympic swimming pools) flowed through the 23-metre wide breach onto neighbouring farmland. Emergency services spent days pumping water...
A company in Honiton has won a national technology award from BT for innovation in technology.
Cosmic, ( www.cosmic.org.uk ) a social enterprise offering IT services across the South West, was announced as the winner of the BT Get IT Together Award in this year’s Technology4Good Awards, organised by AbiltyNet.
The award, sponsored by BT, recognises inspiring UK-based organisations which are supporting digital inclusion activities by enabling and encouraging people to get online.
Cosmic, of East Devon Business Centre, Heathpark Way, is an ethical IT company which...
East Devon residents can now recycle their energy-saving light bulbs thanks to a partnership between the district council, town councils and recycling specialists Recolight.
New bulb banks have been installed at the following locations across the district:-
Axminster Town Council, The Guildhall, West Street, Axminster, EX13 5NX
Budleigh Salterton Town Council, Station Road, Budleigh Salterton, EX9 6RJ
East Devon Business Centre, Heathpark Way, Heathpark, Honiton, EX14 1SF
East Devon District Council, The Knowle, Sidmouth EX10 8HL
Owner of East Devon Training and Beach Safety Officer for East Devon District Council, Andy Phillips of Sidford, is entered in the Round Ireland Powerboat and RIB Endurance Challenge 2013 which is sponsored by Suzuki.
The Round Ireland Challenge has been organised by Powerboat and RIB magazine for Rigid Inflatable Boats (RIBs) over 4m long and should take 10 days for the small flotilla to complete, weather and sea conditions permitting.
The event starts from Milford Haven in Wales with a 70 mile sea journey to Kilmore Quay in Southern Ireland. The Endurance Challenge then...
East Devon District Council is flying the flag for the fifth annual Armed Forces Day following a flag raising ceremony on Monday (24 June).
A special Armed Forces Day flag will fly at EDDC’s headquarters in Sidmouth, along with sites all around the nation.
The Chairman of the Council, Councillor Graham Godbeer, raised the flag in a ceremony at Knowle, watched by EDDC’s Vice Chairman Christine Drew, Council Leader Paul Diviani, other Council Members and representatives of the Royal British Legion, including Standard Bearer John Hayes.
Fantastic improvements to a playpark in Woodbury have taken a step closer to completion as local children have chosen their favourite design.
Woodbury Parish Council and East Devon District Council have been working closely together and with local children to make £25,000 worth of eagerly anticipated improvements to the Woodbury Village Green play area. This is a play area for children aged 8 and under.
£17,500 has been contributed by developers through Section 106 funding for play and £7,500 given to the project by Woodbury Parish Council. The Section 106 money was a...
