Information taken from EDDC website, published 10 November 2025.

Budleigh Salterton residents, businesses and visitors are being invited to attend the first public drop-in session for the Budleigh Salterton Beach & Cliff Management Plan (BCMP), led by South West Flood and Coastal and East Devon District Council (EDDC). 

Drop-in session:   Friday 5th December, 2.30 pm to 7 pm at Budleigh Salterton Public Hall, Station Road, Budleigh Salterton, EX9 6RJ.

The BCMP will set out how coastal flooding and cliff erosion risks are managed along Budleigh’s coastline in the years ahead. This first public stage of engagement focuses on raising awareness of the project and gathering local views to help the team better understand community experiences, issues, concerns, opportunities and priorities for the town’s seafront and surrounding coastline.  Members of the Budleigh BCMP project team will be on hand throughout the event to answer questions and explain the project’s aims, timescales, and next steps. 

Alongside the drop-in event, an online survey will be available from Friday 5th of December.  The survey runs in parallel with the drop-in event and forms an important part of this first public stage of engagement giving residents and visitors an opportunity to share their views, priorities and local knowledge to help shape the plan. 

Councillor Geoff Jung, EDDC Portfolio Holder for Environment - Operations, said:
“Budleigh Salterton’s beach and cliffs are a much-loved part of the town, but the coastline is constantly changing. Waves, weather and rising sea levels continue to shape and alter this unique landscape. East Devon District Council and South West Flood & Coastal are planning ahead to understand how best to manage these changes and respond to the challenges they bring. The new Beach & Cliff Management Plan will look at practical and realistic ways to adapt to coastal erosion, flooding, and climate change, while recognising the area’s natural character. Your feedback will help shape the plan and ensure it reflects what matters most to the community. Please take this opportunity to share your views.
Feedback gathered through both the drop-in session and the survey will play a vital role in building a shared understanding of Budleigh’s coastal challenges and opportunities, and in developing long-term, sustainable options for managing the beach and cliffs.”

Click here to view the latest information on EDDC website.

Budleigh came out in force on Saturday night to enjoy another amazing carnival organised by Budleigh Carnival. 
With an amber weather warning in place earlier in the day, there were concerns it might to called off, but during the afternoon the winds died down and by evening the mild dry conditions were perfect for a carnival!
Otter Morris entertained the crowds with their morris dancing in the High Street while waiting for the procession, and the crowds were kept fed and watered by the variety of food and drink available in the town.
The procession started from Seachange at 7.30 pm, continued along Coastguard Road, the seafront, through the High Street and then past the Public Hall to finish in Upper Stoneborough Lane.
People lined the route, marvelling at the wonderful entries and relishing the great carnival atmosphere.  The Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Fire Drums led the procession, followed by two fire engines and then an array of wonderful floats, walking entries and majorettes.
Thanks once again to Budleigh Carnival for bringing the carnival to Budleigh - another fantastic display of lights, music and fun enjoyed by all.

The High Street joined in the carnival celebrations and put on some lovely window displays.
Three independent judges walked around the town on Friday morning prior to the main Carnival event on Saturday 4th October. After much deliberation, the judges awarded the top three windows to:

FIRST:  The Treasury
SECOND:  The Hair Lounge
THIRD: The Budleigh Information Centre

The winners were each presented with a certificate and The Treasury received the Chris Coles Memorial Cup, which they will be proud owners of until Budleigh Carnival 2026.
Many thanks to Budleigh Carnival, the judges and the retailers. The wonderfully decorated windows certainly brought the Carnival spirit to the High Street ready for the main event on Saturday evening.

Public Notice: Station Road Closure – Budleigh Salterton
Date: 6–11 October 2025
Station Road, Budleigh Salterton, will be closed from 6 October to 10 October 2025 to allow for essential road resurfacing works.
From 11 October onwards, a temporary traffic light system will be in place while remaining works are completed.

Bus Service Changes: 6-10 Oct
Services will divert between Public Hall, Budleigh Salterton and East Budleigh Road in both directions.
Stops between Public Hall and Stoneborough Lane will not be served.
The nearest alternative stop is Public Hall, Budleigh Salterton.
Normal services will resume from 11 October under traffic light
control.

Access for emergency vehicles will be maintained throughout the
works.

For more information, please contact:
Devon County Council Highways Team – 0345 155 1004

Celebrating Kindness and Community in Budleigh
​On Sunday, 28 September 2025, the community of Budleigh Salterton gathered at St Peter’s Church, followed by a reception in the Public Hall, to celebrate the work of its representatives, volunteers, and all who contribute to the life of the town. 
Budleigh Salterton came together to celebrate the work of its representatives, volunteers, and all who contribute to the life of the town. The event, hosted by Budleigh Salterton Town Council, highlighted the strength of community networks and the importance of kindness in building a caring and resilient town.
The theme of the celebration was kindness — the compassion and generosity shown daily by so many within the community. Residents gathered not only to look back with gratitude, but also to strengthen bonds and offer mutual support for the year ahead.
Rev James Henley, Budleigh Salterton Baptist Church, introduced examples of the Good Samaritan in action locally including:
• Steve Hitchcock and young people of the town, who described acts of kindness and support in the daily life of their school
• Mia Alligan, representing Launchpad, spoke about providing food for those in need. Launchpad are in turn supported by their partners at Budleigh Salterton Methodist Church
• Gavin March, Budleigh Salterton Lions Club, highlighted efforts to protect the natural environment.
• Sarah Coles, Budleigh Information Centre, described how the town continues to work together to care for its residents.
On behalf of the Town Council, Town Mayor Cllr Penny Lewis invited My Lord-Lieutenant Deputy, Deborah Hallett, to present special gifts of gratitude from the town:
• To Alderman Christine Channon, who retired in May after serving as Devon County Councillor for this division since 1993.
• To Mrs Caz Sismore-Hunt, who retired in May after thirty years as a Town Councillor, including several years as Town Mayor and to Mrs Lynda Evans, who retired last year after many years of service as councillor and Town Mayor, who were not able to attend.
The town also remembered Mr Paul Jarvis, who passed away in April. He had served as District Councillor for the ward and as manager of the Hospicecare Budleigh shop.
In their address, His Majesty’s Deputy Lieutenant Deborah Hallett praised the dedication of Budleigh’s representatives: “In their years of service to the town as your elected representatives, they have shown kindness and compassion. Budleigh Salterton thanks them all for their committed service and wishes them well for the future.”
The celebration concluded a reflection led by Rev Martin Jacques, reinforcing the central theme: Kindness is a universal human quality. It is not exclusive to faith but fundamental to how we live together. The story of the Good Samaritan speaks to us all and inspires us to show compassion in our daily lives. This event was a heartfelt reminder of all that is good and caring in Budleigh Salterton — a
community bound together by kindness.

Details of this year's remembrance ceremonies provded by Royal British Legion.

Remembrance Day - Sunday 9 November
The formal wreath-laying ceremony will be held at the Budleigh Salterton War Memorial, gathering at 1.45 pm for a 2 pm start.
The usual Service of Remembrance will take place at St Peter’s Church, The Lawn, on the afternoon of Sunday 9 November starting at 2.45 pm.  Attendees are asked to make their own way, safely, to St Peter’s Church.
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Those wishing to lay a wreath should:

• Contact Poppy Appeal Organiser Jo Vanstone via email [email protected] or telephone 01395 446356
• State their organisation
• Cash or cheques payable to The Royal British Legion Poppy Appeal. BACS information is available on request from Jo.
• Plain wreaths – £20.00
• Wreaths with organisation badge/insignia – £28.50
• All wreaths can be collected from the Poppy Shop which this year will be in the former Dolphin Café in the High Street from Monday 27 October 2025

Armistice Day - Tuesday 11 November
There will be two minutes silence followed by prayers at the War Memorial  at 11 am.

Budleigh Salterton will have two lifeguards on duty from 10 am to 6 pm from Saturday 12th July until Sunday 7th September. 
The new lifeguard facility is situated on the beach near Limekiln carpark, where the on-duty team will be based to monitor the area between the red and yellow flags and offer guidance on local conditions and hazards.
The RNLI trains lifeguards to help prevent accidents, offer rapid response in emergencies, and provide advice on how to enjoy the water safely. 
The charity also provide expert advice and guidance to local authorities and beach operators, and as a joint inintiative, were asked to provide a service at Budleigh on behalf of East Devon District Council with support from the beach owner Devon Clinton Estates.

​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.

 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.

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.

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.

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.

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​Representatives of the traders’ group ‘Shop Budleigh’ have been hard at work this year, securing funding and talking to suppliers of new Christmas lights for the town. The existing lights, many now almost ten years old, were, thanks to our marine climate, reaching the end of their natural life and so Shop Budleigh took on the task of securing replacements.

Funding to buy and install the lights this year has been generously provided by Budleigh Salterton Town Council, Budleigh Lions, Rockfish, and DCC Councillor Christine Channon. Huge thanks go to those funders, and also for the number of smaller donations received.

The lights have been secured for this year, and in the coming weeks, you’ll see the operatives testing the wall fixings, and then installing the lights on the High St. We thank you for your tolerance and patience while this work is carried out.
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The hard work doesn’t stop there! For safety reasons, we can no longer make use of the generous services of volunteers to install the Christmas lights. Consequently, there is a cost attached to repeat installations each year. We would also love to add to the collection of lights, to further improve and bolster the festive display next year. So, Shop Budleigh will soon be placing collection pots in shops and pubs around the town. If you feel you would like to donate to the lights, please pop your £££ in these pots! If you or your business would like to donate a larger amount by way of sponsorship, please do get in touch with Shop Budleigh via email: [email protected]

Thank you, Shop Budleigh