​Planning permission has been granted for three new-build almshouses in Budleigh on the site of the Gardener's Cottage next to Seachange.
The almshouses are being provided by The Shandford Trust charity through funds raised from the sale of Shandford residential home in 2022. 
The aim of almshouses has remained largely unchanged since Saxon times and allow older people of limited means to remain living in their local area, thereby maintaining balanced, stable communities. This is particularly important in places like the West Country where house prices and rents have become unaffordable for so many.
The Budleigh almshouses will be ready at the start of 2026, offering affordable accommodation for older local people of limited means.  Applicants must meet specific criteria and be couples or singles living in Budleigh Salterton, East Budleigh, Otterton, Colaton Raleigh or Bicton.
More details on how to apply or support the charity will be found on the Budleigh Almshouses website.

A great time was had by all at the VE80 Street Party held in Budleigh High Street.  The town centre came alive with more than 500 people joining in the fun, music and dancing.  Two rows of tables ran the length of the High Street from Cliff Road to Rolle Road, with many decorated with red, white and blue.

Budleigh Salterton Town Mayor, Caz Sismore-Hunt, officially opened the party and the party-goers celebrated by singing and dancing the afternoon away to fabulous vintage singer Sandy Sparkle and a wonderful selection of family favourites played by DJ Rob.

The day was organised by the Love Budleigh Team at Budleigh Information Centre.  Thank you to Budleigh Salterton Town Council and Coop Community Fund for sponsoring the event, the many traders and businesses who donated raffle prizes, and everyone who helped and contributed to make the day such a success.

Credits: 
Clive Sluter - White Cliffs of Dover and We'll Meet again videos. 
​Helen Warren - Other Photos and Videos 

The Budleigh Salterton Lions Club is again putting on their very popular Gala Week in Budleigh Salterton.  It takes place during the May Half-Term School Holidays, starting on Saturday 24th May through to Sunday 1st June. 
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Family fun for everyone includes a great range of entertainment, quizzes, competitions, walks and food events on offer during the week.  

Full details are available in the Gala Week Programme, available for £1 from local shops, including Budleigh Information Centre.


The week includes:
Spot the Stranger Competition
Big Bumper Breakfast
Budleigh Community Workshop open day
Gala Week Fete on The Green
FORCE Cancer Charity Cream Teas
Family Race Night
Pebble Dash!
Dog Show and Have-A-Go Agility
Children's Pavement Artist Competition
Pebble Building/Design Competition
Art Exhibition
Children's Fancy Dress & Novelty Sports
Water and Woodland Walk
Family Disney Quiz
East Devon Ramblers Walk
Flower Festival and Open House
Bingo!
Pebblebed Heaths Stroll
A Traditional Afternoon Tea
Pudding Night!
Family Quiz Night
Ottery Estuary Ranger Walk
Wildlife and Wellbeing Day
Coffee Morning
Ozzy D's Amazing Magic Show!
Strings & Things
Children's Cycle Competition
Bumper Sale!
Chocolate Bingo
Wildlife Film Screening
Salterton Drama Club Murder at Budleigh Manor
Lions Diabetes Awareness
Family Treasure Hunt
Morris Festival
Lions Club Quiz Night

The Lions thank their partners, sponsors, and all those who donate monies to help them put on and co-ordinate Gala Week.

 SUBMISSION GUIDANCE
Step 1.  Go to the EDDC website https://eastdevonlocalplanreg19.commonplace.is/
Step 2.  Scroll down until you find the ‘Local Plan Chapters’.
Step 3.  Scroll through and find ‘Local Plan Chapter 5’, Development in the Towns and Villages.
Step 4.  Click on ‘Give your feedback’.
Step 5.  Scroll a little way down and there are some questions, 1-6.
 
HOW TO ANSWER THE QUESTIONS
Q1 select POLICY
Q1a write SD01 (this policy refers to all development proposals in Exmouth)
Skip Q2, 2a, 2b and 2c.  Just leave them blank.
Q3 asks if you believe the policy is sound, select NO
Skip 3a
Q3b write the example sentences below (or as you see fit):

​For Q3c you can either leave it blank or put in a suggestion (examples below which you may want to use)

Skip Q4, 4a and 4b
For questions 5 answer as you please (self explanatory).
Finally, you have the option to upload files should you wish.
Press NEXT to submit your feedback.
 
You can re-enter the site and submit more objections any time you like until 9 am on 30 March 2025.

The Budleigh Information Centre is located in Budleigh town centre to provide information for visitors and to serve and promote its residents, businesses and community.  We are a self funding and non-profit CIC, with any surplus being reinvested into our services.
Our summer opening hours operate from April to November, when we are open Monday to Saturday 10 am to 4 pm. 
During February, March, November and December we operate reduced winter opening hours, when we are open in the mornings only.  We close during January.
The centre is run solely by volunteers, with each morning or afternoon shift lasting 3 hours from 10 - 1pm and 1pm - 4 pm. 
During our summer months we aim to have around 35 volunteers to operate our rota system, with each volunteer being part of a small team that cover their chosen shift(s).  
It's a great way to meet people and make new friends, so if you are interested in joining our wonderful team of volunteers, please contact us for more information.

All are welcome to attend the Annual Meeting of the Budleigh Salterton Town Councillors on Friday 14th March 2025.
Please submit any questions to the town clerk on or before 11 March.

Come along and join us for the Street Party to be held in Budleigh Salterton High Street on Sunday 4th May from 12.30 to 5 pm.

With 110 Tables and 660 seats along the High Street it's going to be a great occasion!

Celebrate the 80th Anniversary of VE Day, bring your union jack flags, decorate your tables and dress to impress.

Enjoy the music, raffle and fun!
Bring your own hamper or use our local takeaway options.  Please support the town's retailers and buy locally.  

We have some great entertainment scheduled for the afternoon.  DJ Rob will be here to play some great family party hits to get the party going.  If you have any requests please visit him at The Dolphin Cafe.   We are also pleased to welcome Sandy Sparkle, a vintage vocalist who will be dressed for the occasion and bringing us music and memories of WW2.  Sing along or just sit back and enjoy the popular songs of the time in this tribute and celebration of the anniversary of VE Day.

Tickets on sale at Budleigh Information Centre from Friday 7th March - open 10am to 4pm Monday to Saturday.  Reserve a table for 6 for £36, or share a table and make new friends for £6 per person.

On the day of the Street Party, the High Street will be closed to all traffic from Ragg Lane to Chapel Street from 10.30 am to 6.30 pm.  

Street Party organised by Budleigh Information Centre and the Love Budleigh team.   Kindly sponsored by Budleigh Salterton Town Council and Coop Community Fund.  If you would like to help on the day with setting up/clearing tables and chairs or stewarding the road closure, please contact the Budleigh Information Centre.

Love Budleigh News for February 2025

Last chance to shape East Devon’s Future: Local Plan ready to go to Government inspector.
​A six-week consultation on East Devon’s new Local Plan is being held before it is reviewed by a Government inspector and after that it should be adopted.
The document being considered, outlines what development should go from now until 2042.
The consultation, taking place between 13 February and 31 March, is the last chance for residents to share their comments on the plan before the review by the Government inspector.

Click here if interested in the Exmo_20 site just outside Budleigh Salterton.

A Special Men’s Mental Health Event at The Dog And Donkey!
If you are a man or know one, please read. You could save a life.

The Dog & Donkey are  proud to be hosting Blind Spot, a powerful and innovative theatre experience by Alright Mate? CIC, a charity in which their very own landlord Mark has been involved with for several years and is a director within the organisation.

The organisation Alright Mate? CIC is a Community Interest Company (CIC) based in Exeter, Devon, dedicated improving men’s mental health reducing the risk of suicide and break down the stigma around men’s mental health. This is done by creating safe spaces for open conversations. Founded by writer, educator, and mental health specialist Cally Hayes, the charity uses creative and social events in familiar settings like pubs and barbershops to make it easier for men to seek help early and avoid crisis situations.

Dates: February 15th & 16th
Time: 16:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Location: The Dog and Donkey Pub, Knowle, Budleigh Salterton, EX9 6AL

​Blind Spot is a fun, comedic show taking place inside a car. Up to three passengers can enjoy the performance from the comfort of the back seats, while the story unfolds in and around the vehicle. 

Budleigh Salterton features in this article in Devon Life.

There was a power cut affecting most of our town from 6:00 to approximately 7:30pm.
Use the following links to check on any future issues for your post code and for advice on preparing for a power cut.

Temple Methodist will be holding special events over Christmas, click below for more information.

St Peter's Church, part of the Raleigh Mission Community have a regular Minimag. Their latest edition gives information on Christmas Events including a Family Carol Service, Christingle and Christmas Eve and Christmas Day Services. Click below for more information.

The crowds poured into Budleigh for their Late Night Shopping event on Friday 29th November, with the rain thankfully staying away.  Budleigh did have snow though!  This was thanks to the snow machine at Santa’s grotto at the top of the High Street, creating a magical entrance into the town.

The Budleigh traders kept their doors open into the evening, offering a warm welcome to one and all.  Christmas delights were on offer and many of the shops had decorated their windows with the theme of Christmas Movies, adding to the  Christmas spirit.

At 6 pm the children from St Peter’s school joined the parade from St Peter’s Church to the Methodist car park for their carol service organised with the local church groups.  Also joining the parade were Caz Sismore-Hunt, Budleigh’s town Mayor, the Exeter Morris dancers and - the man himself – Santa, who took a break from his busy schedule to join in the festivities with his Elves.   
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The street came alive under the sparkle of the town’s new Christmas lights, with superb entertainment being provided by East Devon Rock Choir, Exmouth Ladies A Cappella Group, Exeter Morris, the Salvation Army band and a visit by the Exmouth Fire Engine.  A selection of buskers added further cheer by singing ‘loud and clear for all to hear’, with an array of music from Christmas pop to West End opera!

The evening was organised by Shop Budleigh and Love Budleigh, who would like to thank all the entertainers and traders for making this a very special and enjoyable night for the town.  Thanks also to St Peter's School and the local church groups for organising the carol service, and to the many people working behind the scenes who allowed this event to take place, from first aiders to those marshalling the road closures.

If you would like to make a donation to the town's Christmas light fund, please contact Shop Budleigh for details, their email is [email protected]. 

Thanks to Peter Bowler and BIC volunteers for giving permission to use their photos.

East Devon District Council have launched the East Devon Culture Map, supported by the UK Government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund.
The map features many varied cultural options across East Devon. Including Festivals, Galleries, Heritage Centres, Museums and much more.
​For more information click below.

Love Budleigh news for November 2024, including information on Local Remembrance Events and a preview of some Christmas Events.

Information from Royal British Legion Budleigh Salterton.
Details of this year’s Remembrance Services.

Remembrance Sunday - Sunday 10 November, 2pm at the War Memorial for the wreath laying ceremony followed by a Service at St Peter’s Church at 2.45pm.
Attendees are asked to make their own way, safely, to the Church.
There will, again, be NO parade.


Armistice Day - Monday 11 November, 11am at the War Memorial for a short Service.
If you would like to lay a wreath and have not already informed us, please leave details at our Poppy Shop in the Dolphin Cafe in the High Street.


We will remember them.

For £2, from Friday 1 November 2024 to Monday 31 March 2025, you can park for up to four hours in most short-stay car parks, or up until midnight in all other East Devon District Council (EDDC) car parks

The trail markers are available until 11 November 2024. Follow the trail to find out more about the Lower River Otter.
Please note the trail can be completed in any order and access to some areas may be restricted due to high tides.  Please check tide times or ask a member of staff for guidance before starting the trail.

We are extremely pleased to announce that the Coop has selected Budleigh Information Centre as one of its local community causes for 2024/25.  The Coop selects three causes in the area and Coop members in the local community can choose which cause they want to support. 

Our cause is about helping older people feel connected.  We want to set up a membership scheme to encourage older people to participate in events that we organise, such as restaurant and theatre trips, training and awareness presentations, and parties.

You can select Budleigh Information Centre as your chosen community cause in 3 easy steps:

1. Become a Co-op Member
2. Go to the Community section on your mobile app or online account
3. Select us as your chosen Community Cause

 
Check out this video clip showing you how to select your chosen cause.

Every member choosing us counts.  No in-store purchases are necessary. 
 
As a Co-op member, use your membership card  to get extra discounts and offers in store. 

Find out more about our community cause on the Coop website here.