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East Devon Must Slow Down: Why the Current Scale of Housing Growth Risks Environmental DamageView
East Devon Must Slow Down: Why the Current Scale of Housing Growth Risks Environmental Damage An opinion piece from the Otter Valley Association There is little doubt that East Devon needs new homes.
OVA Launches New App to monitor beach water qualityView
Starting today (20th July 2026), the Otter Valley Association is launching a new community water testing web app to give local swimmers, paddleboarders and other beach users a clearer, more up-to-date view of bathing water quality at Budleigh’s beaches - at the start of every wee
2026 OVA Photo CompetitionView
The OVA launches their 2026 photo competition focusing on families and young people.
Blue Plaque for Ethel Frewin Mathewson unveiled View
Neighbours and residents gathered in Budleigh Salterton to unveil a blue plaque next to the street sign that bears the name of Ethel Frewin Mathieson.
Heritage: Road-signs from the pastView
An article in the Daily Telegraph was brought to our attention recently. It talked about a decision by Heritage England to protect old road-signs - icons of early motoring by giving them "heritage listing". What a great idea !
Please join us in congratulating the winners of the Otter Valley Association 2025 Photographic Competition.
