Parish Council meetings are held on the third Monday of the month at 6.00 pm in the Village Hall. They are open to the public.
Agenda for the Planning Meeting on Wednesday 10th December 2025
Agenda and Draft Minutes of the Parish Council Meeting held on Monday 17th November 2025
Agenda and Draft Minutes of the Parish Council Meeting held on Monday 17th November 2025
Parish Council Clerk
Lucinda Francis is the 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 Parish Council Clerk, and can be contacted via email or telephone
Judith Venning has retired from the role after five years service
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Local community support charity Seachange has some funding available to help with the purchase of energy saving items this winter for households financially affected by the cost of living crisis. These are to help buy items such as: winter duvets; blankets; insulated curtains; and slow cookers. Application forms are available in the VIP Room, or by email from the Parish Clerk.
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The East Devon Local Plan 2020-2042 is a statutory document prepared by East Devon District Council which sets out the vision and requirements for development in the area. The publication draft of the Plan is currently subject to final public consultation, prior to it being submitted to the Secretary of State for approval and adoption. Click on the picture above to have your say on the plan. See our Local Plan page for more information on the process of drawing up and agreeing the plan. 
Help shape how East Devon’s heritage is preserved in the years up until 2042, by taking part in the East Devon District Council's consultation on a new Heritage Strategy. Click on the images above to view the updated Heritage Strategy 2024-2042 and input your views to the consultation. |
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The future of Devon's library service
Devon County Council has launched a consultation on the future of Devon library service. Our local libraries offer a wealth of important community, social and technological support services, which are at risk due to funding pressures. The County Council is considering a number of options to make the service sustainable and prevent closures. Click here to input your views
For Budleigh the proposals mean reducing the opening hours from 25 to 17 each week, including closing the library entirely on Thursdays and Fridays. District Councillor Charlotte FitzGerald has organised a café style event in Budleigh Salterton Town Hall on Friday 23rd January 2026 to discuss the proposals and gather views from members of our community. |
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
Village Information Point (VIP Room)
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.
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.
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.
See this video on how straightforward it is to use them.
Public & Community Transport Links
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News & Resources
Government guidance on this benefit to help with living costs if you’re on a low income, out of work or you cannot work. |
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Adult and community learning courses in Devon |
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Independent charity which works with communities across Devon to help them tackle the challenges they are facing. |
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Government guidance on Statutory Sick Pay, paid by your employer if you're too ill to work |
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Information on the healthcare services provided by this NHS Foundation Trust |
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NHS webiste helping you to take care of your mental wellbeing |
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Grassroots suicide prevention and support resources |
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Community support charity offering activities, classes and support to improve health and happiness for all generations in Budleigh Salterton and the surrounding villages. |
FLY TIPPING. Report it. Use the EDDC App on a smartphone for a quicker response.
Don't get scammed!
BBC Scam Safe Poster
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Links to resources to help you protect yourself from scams, and advise what to do if you're the victim of a scam:
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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.