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Hello,
In this week's newsletter??
??East Devon’s first Tiny Forest is taking root in Exmouth
♻️New kerbside nappy and hygiene product recycling scheme being investigated for East Devon
??Around 40 tonnes of Seaton cliff removed after tension crack
??Upgraded coastal defences for Seaton one step closer
??Play your part to help East Devon’s wild birds
Scroll down to read more about news, updates and events across East Devon??
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News and updates:
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East Devon’s first Tiny Forest is taking root in Exmouth
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Nearly 100 volunteers, aged three to 96 years old, transformed a 300-square metre area at the edge of a playing field
A tiny forest, made up of more than 600 trees and planted in a space roughly the size of a tennis court, has taken root in Exmouth.
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New kerbside nappy and hygiene product recycling scheme being investigated for East Devon
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East Devon District Councillors and officers on their visit to NappiCycle
It is anticipated the trial, using a test area in East Devon, could start from Autumn 2024 – this is all subject to permits being obtained.
The next steps for East Devon District Council will be to arrange the specifics of the trial and check the data, information, and finances to ensure the proposal is viable.
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Around 40 tonnes of Seaton cliff removed after tension crack
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Inspections take place every year. Recent heavy rainfall has caused more debris to slump and fall than normal.
Work to clear 40 tonnes of Seaton Cliff, which was at risk of falling onto West Walk, is complete.
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Upgraded coastal defences for Seaton one step closer
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- rock armour top up, renewed coastal defence and minor repairs to sea wall [
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Improvements to the rock armour at the foot of the cliffs and repairs to the Check House seawall are planned
Plans are developing for a coastal protection scheme in Seaton that will better protect 41 homes, businesses, and the town’s coastline from erosion.
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Play your part to help East Devon’s wild birds
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On the Pebblebed Heaths, many birds nest on the ground or in low bushes, which can make them more vulnerable
People and dogs should avoid walking through areas of gorse, heather and other low growing vegetation, because you can easily scare birds or harm their nests.
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Are you taking part in the Big Plastic Count?
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Thank you for recycling. Your recycling benefits our environment and our economy.
Please recycle as many plastics pots, trays, tubs and bottles as you can in your green recycling sack. There is high demand from British manufactures for recycled polymers to build our circular economy.
Please note we are unable to collect ‘film’ products such as: bread bags, bubble wrap, carrier bags, polythene from the kerbside, as those materials will contaminate the other plastic packaging materials. However some retailers do have front of store take back schemes for film products. To find a store near you with this service, use Recycle Now's search tool [
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To visit East Devon District Council's Recycling and Waste service's webpages...
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Recycling app [
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*Have you downloaded our free East Devon App yet?*
Join over 60,000 people using our smartphone app [
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Consultations
Clyst Honiton Neighbourhood Plan: have your say on future developments
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Fill in the comment form before the deadline of 12 April
Share your thoughts on the future of Clyst Honiton village and its rural surroundings and help shape developments in the area for the next five years and beyond.
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Help shape the future of your local area
* Torbay and Devon Devolution Consultation (Devon County Council) [
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* Clyst Valley and New Communities Local Cycling and Walking Infrastructure Plan (Devon County Council) [
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Events in East Devon
Get free support and advice on money management and debt at a pop-up event
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Cream teas, refreshments and Easter crafts will also be provided
Have a chat with representatives from organisations including Citizens Advice Bureau, The Money Charity, and Exeter Community Energy, at Newton Poppleford Village Hall between 2pm and 4pm on Tuesday, 19 March.
To read more about projects, like this event, organised by East Devon District Council's Community Development Team...
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Thelma Hulbert Gallery
Join the opening of an exhibition celebrating South West artists
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Image credits: © Geoff Shillito, Lavender Honey; Solly Solomon, Reverie; Jan Phethean,The Golden Hour; Karen McEndoo, A Warm Feeling; Louis Victory, Beech Trees Gloucestershire; Phil Creek, Waiting for Better Weather.
Paintings, photography and prints by South West Academy of Fine & Applied Arts members will be unveiled at the exhibition beginning on *Saturday 23 March, from 3pm - 5pm*, with its president, John Nettles [
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In the upstairs gallery, *The Glow of Hours [
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Book tickets [
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"Thelma Hulbert Gallery, Dowell St, Honiton EX14 1LX thelmahulbert.com [
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Tickets flying out the door for Sidmouth's International Jazz and Blues Festival
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From Thursday 23 to Monday 27 May. Credit: Sidmouth International Jazz and Blues Festival
Evening headline concerts, three days of exceptional performances on a dedicated outdoor stage, an array of free live music at fringe venues, educational workshops, masterclasses, and performances will all be coming to Sidmouth in May.
Get tickets [
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Discover more events in the local area by heading to the East Devon Excellence website [
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Latest newsletters
* Decisions on Key Planning Applications [
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* Key Planning Applications Received [
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* Thelma Hulbert Gallery - exhibition openings [
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* East Devon's current consultations [
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* Sign up for weather warnings and alerts [
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* Sign up to for flood alerts [
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Council meetings dates
Over the next week the following East Devon District Council meetings are taking place.
* *18 March *- 10am - Poverty Working Panel [
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* *21 March*
* 2.30 pm - Audit and Governance Committee [
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* 6pm - Overview Committee [
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Any public meetings will be streamed live to the Council’s YouTube [
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Free blood pressure check for over-40s
High blood pressure leaves no clues because it has no symptoms. Get your free blood pressure check in pharmacy today. [
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High blood pressure is the largest treatable risk factor for cardiovascular disease, which causes 1 in 4 deaths in England
The only way to know if you have high blood pressure is to get checked. To find your nearest participating pharmacy...
Click here [
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