Parish Council meetings are held on the 3rd Monday of the month at 6.00 pm in the Village Hall. They are open to the public.
Agenda for the Parish Council Meeting to be held on Monday 17th November at 6pm in the Village Hall
Draft Minutes of the Parish Council Meeting held on Monday 20th October 2025
New Parish Council Clerk
Lucinda Francis is the new Parish Council Clerk, and can be contacted via email or telephone
Judith Venning has retired from the role after five years service
Lucinda Francis is the new Parish Council Clerk, and can be contacted via email or telephone
Judith Venning has retired from the role after five years service
Can you help ?
We are fortunate to have a good network of 22 footpaths and bridleways which meander over a total distance of more than 10 miles across the parish. We need a volunteer to help look after these. The Parish participates in the ‘Parish Paths Partnership Scheme’ (aka P3) with Devon County Council, which encourages community involvement in the upkeep and improvement of the paths. We do this through a volunteer ‘P3 Coordinator’ who inspects the paths annually, and liaises with landowners, contractors and the county council to arrange maintenance and improvements. We need someone to take on this role when the current coordinator retires at end of the year. No special skills are required, just an interest in helping to keep the Parish paths easy to use for residents and visitors. The main function is to funnel information about obstructions, such as fallen trees, impenetrable undergrowth and broken gates, or repair work required, such as water erosion damage and missing steps, to the Area Warden at Devon County Council. A regular user of the paths in our Parish would be the ideal candidate, whether you exercise your dog, run for fitness or simply walk for pleasure. You might also propose path improvements or preventative maintenance to the Area Warden that would be supervised by him with as much involvement by you as you wish to offer. Have a chat with our Clerk or any of the Parish Councillors to find out more.
SPEEDWATCH
We have a very successful Speedwatch group operating in Yettington. A group is needed to monitor speed in East Budleigh. If you want to volunteer and especially if you are willing to co-ordinate the group, please get in touch with the clerk at [email protected]. The process is very straight forward. Your group decides when to go out to a road that has been approved by the police, and you record speeds on a simple device. The information is uploaded to a police database. Warnings are sent out by the police to persistent speeders, which can result in the police visiting the offender.
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PLEASE CONSIDER BECOMING A PARISH COUNCILLORWe need representatives to chase up on Traffic matters (potholes & speeding), to participate in decision-making about our environment
and to assist with Planning decisions. No special skills needed, and no heavy workload, just an interest in making East Budleigh an even better place to live. You will be representing and reporting on matters that concern residents. |
Be Prepared for Emergencies.
Please see our Resilience Document, which includes information on how to prepare an emergency bag of vital items. Also see the new website here prepare.campaign.gov.uk/
If there is an emergency such as a flood or road blockage, phone 0345 1551004
Please see our Resilience Document, which includes information on how to prepare an emergency bag of vital items. Also see the new website here prepare.campaign.gov.uk/
If there is an emergency such as a flood or road blockage, phone 0345 1551004
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COMMUNITY TRANSPORT
Door to door collection. Fantastic variety of trips to stores, garden centres, lunches etc. See timetable THEY WILL HELP CARRY YOUR SHOPPING TOO! |
VISITORS INFORMATION POINT
See notices on local matters, Council Agendas and Minutes, grants and opportunities, Emergency Contacts and a Book Exchange in the Visitors Information Point beside the Community Shop, which is run by the Parish Council and managed by Councillor John Tresidder. |
BUDLEIGH YOUTH CLUB
The Budleigh Youth Club, Moor Lane, Budleigh Salterton, is open for Years 6 and 7 every Thursday during term time.
It's a fabulous place for your children to hang out, with lots of activities and a wonderful group of volunteers who run it, it's also only £1! Further details and information on how to sign up can be found on their website www.budleighventurehall.co.uk/youth-club.html
If there are children from Otterton and East Budleigh who do not have transport, we may be help, please get in touch.
The Budleigh Youth Club, Moor Lane, Budleigh Salterton, is open for Years 6 and 7 every Thursday during term time.
It's a fabulous place for your children to hang out, with lots of activities and a wonderful group of volunteers who run it, it's also only £1! Further details and information on how to sign up can be found on their website www.budleighventurehall.co.uk/youth-club.html
If there are children from Otterton and East Budleigh who do not have transport, we may be help, please get in touch.
If you have concerns about anything in the Parish, you can report it by googling Report a Problem, Devon County Council. This will receive attention quicker than sending an email , as the reports go straight to a database for action.
Download the EDDC App to your smart phone: You can report issues that are of concern, such as potholes, rubbish, repairs, blocked drains etc.
UKRANIAN DISASTER FUND: YOU CAN MAKE DONATIONS HERE
See our Local Groups page to find out what's on.
IMPORTANT: See all documents about the draft LOCAL PLAN, which is open for consultation plus related documents.
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DEFIBRILLATOR TRAINING
We now have defibrillators: Outside the Village Hall, in the telephone kiosk in Yettington and at the Football Club on the Recreation ground. See this video on how straightforward it is to use them. |
Latest Bus Timetable for Exmouth & District Community Transport Group. Great trips to all the local shops and eating places, for anyone who cannot easily access or use public transport. See copy in the Visitors Information Point by the Shop
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News & Resources
The NHS Every Mind Matters website provides expert advice, practical tips and information about how to look after your mental health and wellbeing and "make inside feel better"
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East Devon Coronavirus Community Support Hub Hotline
Information on Hospitals Sleep Problems Deaf Community Assistance Government Advice for Businesses Updated 21March Home Working, Pay & Sick Pay Assistance from Churches Police Assistance and Arrangements Covid 19 Helpline or 01395 571500 Missing Persons Support Group Learn Devon - Training Courses to help return to work Get connected via Zoom online video conferencing. You can practise. See zoom tutorials to help residents keep in touch Get help for Domestic Abuse |
Universal Credit
Local Food Suppliers & Delivery Free Education & Training Resources for Adults Devon Is Closed Family Resource Kit Suicidal Devon Communiities Victim Service & Support Organisations Stop Loan Sharks www.gov.uk/statutory-sick-pay www.gov.uk/universal-credit citizensadvice.org.uk/coronavirus The RD&E Hospital, Exeter has launched a new site where you can find information on a huge range of topices www.rdehospital.nhs.uk Preparation for Job Interview: https://www.wikijob.co.uk/ |
FLY TIPPING. Report it. Use the EDDC App on a smartphone for a quicker response.
To use the free GOV.UK Coronavirus Information Service on WhatsApp, simply add 07860 064422 in your phone contacts and then message the word ‘hi’ in a WhatsApp message to get started.
To use the free GOV.UK Coronavirus Information Service on WhatsApp, simply add 07860 064422 in your phone contacts and then message the word ‘hi’ in a WhatsApp message to get started.
SCAMS IN THE AREA
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Phone calls are being received in respect of Loft Insulation. This is a scam. Do not respond and do not let anyone into your house. Police are aware.
Emails are being received that look like genuine Tax documents about a refund. This is a scam. HMRC will always write to you if you are due a refund. Emails are being received, looking as though they come from a parishioner, requesting financial help. This is a scam. If in doubt always telephone the person first on a local number to check. Text messages and emails are being received warning it is your last chance to update NHS information. This is a scam |
National Trading Standards Press Release on scam risks at https://www.nationaltradingstandards.uk/news/beware-of-covid19-scams/ Useful information available at https://www.friendsagainstscams.org.uk/
Talktalk scam email says your credit card details need updating. Do not click on the link. If in doubt check with www.talktalk.co.uk Royal Mail. Email says you must pay to receive a parcel. This is a scam. Do not give personal information. Emails are being received sayig your Census information is not complete. This is a scam. |
TRANSPORT
Local Management Outbreak Plan
Bus Timetables
https://www.traveldevon.info/bus/latest-news-service-updates/ Travel Devon
https://www.stagecoachbus.com/promos-and-offers/south-west/covid-19-timetables Stage Coach
Passenger Guidance https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/884507/passenger-guidance-infographic-document.pdf
Bus Timetables
https://www.traveldevon.info/bus/latest-news-service-updates/ Travel Devon
https://www.stagecoachbus.com/promos-and-offers/south-west/covid-19-timetables Stage Coach
Passenger Guidance https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/884507/passenger-guidance-infographic-document.pdf
LOCAL FOOD TAKEAWAY
Tom of The Wandering Pig, makes fresh Pizza outside the Village Hall every Tuesday evening.
Tom of The Wandering Pig, makes fresh Pizza outside the Village Hall every Tuesday evening.
OTHER NEWS
HELPING TO REDUCE FLOOD RISK IN EAST BUDLEIGH
If you own a property adjoining the Budleigh Brook in East Budleigh, you are also highly likely to own part of the adjoining brook, and if so, you are responsible for maintaining the bed and banks of the brook - an essential maintenance task to help minimise the risk of flooding. If you own a property adjoining the brook, please read the document "Help Reduce Flood Risk in East Budleigh". This is important, as if an owner fails to suitably maintain their part of the brook, they may face legal action!
In case of flooding in East Budleigh, new sand bags are now stored at the side storage shed of the East Budleigh Community Shop. If emergency access to these sand bags is required, please contact John Tresidder on 07999 837686 or ask in the Shop
BONFIRES
We ask our Parishioners to be considerate to others when thinking of lighting a bonfire. The smoke can be both irritating and a health hazard. Lighting a bonfire should always be a last resort. EDDC's guidance on bonfires can be viewed here.