Have your say on the future of East Devon's green wedges. Changes to how you vote in the UK General Election. Devon devolution update...
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On Tuesday, 4 June, we marked St Petroc's Day, also known as Devon Day, a celebration of our wonderful county
In this week's newsletter, read about these stories and more:
* ??Have your say on the future of East Devon's green wedges [ #consultation ]
* ??️Changes to how you vote in the UK General Election [ #election ]
* ??Torbay and Devon County Council re-affirm commitment to securing devolution [ #devolution ]
* ??Strategy for tackling health inequalities in East Devon launched [ #health ]
* ❤️Grant awarded to Open Door Exmouth for communities’ wellbeing [ #grant ]
There is also a round-up of upcoming events in East Devon [ #events ].
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Have your say on the future of East Devon's green wedges
Have your say and shape East Devon's future. Photo of the proposed Green Wedge between Seaton and Beer. eastdevon.gov.uk/local-plan [
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Time is running out for residents to share their thoughts on the future of East Devon’s green wedges in the Further Local Plan consultation.
The Local Plan is the key document used to make planning decisions in East Devon, so it is vital that residents let East Devon District Council know what they think of the proposals.
You have until 5pm on Thursday, 27 June 2024 to share your thoughts online [
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Green wedges maintain the separation between towns and villages that are located close together, helping them retain their individual identity. A few minor changes to the green wedges are proposed in the consultation, acknowledging that some development may need to be accommodated in these areas to meet housing needs.
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Changes to how you vote in the UK General Election
General Election on Thursday 4 July. eastdevon.gov.uk/elections [
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If you're voting in person, you will need to bring an accepted form of photo ID [
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Voters who use postal votes will also need to be aware of new postal voting rules [
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Important deadlines approaching
* Register to vote [
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* Apply for photo ID to vote [
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* Apply to vote by post [
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* Apply to vote by proxy [
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Torbay and Devon County Council re-affirm commitment to securing devolution
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Decisions about the establishment of the Devon and Torbay Combined County Authority [
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The creation of the new council is a requirement for the transfer of new funds and powers from London to Devon.
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Strategy for tackling health inequalities in East Devon launched
Photo of children. Credit Naomi Williams [
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Credit: Naomi Williams
Following the COVID-19 pandemic, and the rising cost of living, improving health and wellbeing remains a priority for East Devon District Council [
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Nominations open for Active Devon's Volunteer Awards
Collage of photos of volunteers. Credit: Active Devon [
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Credit: Active Devon
It’s Volunteers’ Week and Active Devon have launched their Volunteer Awards, recognising the amazing work of unpaid volunteers in the community who support others in Devon to be physically active.
Is there someone you want to celebrate who goes above and beyond, helping others improve their physical and mental health through movement? Nominate a volunteer today [
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Are you looking for volunteering opportunities?
Aerial photo of Sidmouth Folk Festival on the Seafront. Credit: Kyle Baker Photography [
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Credit: Kyle Baker Photography
The Arts and Culture East Devon (ACED) website lists more than 70 local arts, culture, heritage and event opportunities [
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Exmouth Festival [
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[
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LED Community Leisure's CEO retires
Portrait photo of Peter Gilpin LED Community Leisure's former CEO [
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Peter Gilpin oversaw significant growth in LED [
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Repair work by Sidmouth's Jacob's Ladder beach
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The coast path between Sidmouth and Jacob's Ladder beach will be closed from Tuesday, 11 June until Thursday, 13 June. Contractors will be testing and repairing the cliff. Repairs to the steps down to the sea by Sidmouth’s Jacob's Ladder beach are also planned from Tuesday, 11 June until Friday, 14 June.
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Join 20,500 subscribers to East Devon's Green Waste service
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Green waste collections are proving to be ever popular, with more residents joining every day. Make your gardening easier and save trips to the recycling centre, by having your green waste collected at the kerbside.
Sign up for green waste collections [
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All the green waste we collect from households is composted in East Devon and used as a natural soil conditioner by East Devon farms – part of our local green economy.
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*Have you downloaded our free East Devon App yet?*
Join more than 60,000 people using our smartphone app and get simple personalised collection reminders, the latest collection updates and tell us about a missed collection. You can download the app through the Apple App Store [
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Grant awarded to Open Door Exmouth for communities’ wellbeing
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A grant will help Open Door Exmouth extend current projects tackling local inequalities [
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Events in East Devon
Three days of exploration, education, and engagement with the natural world
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Credit: Sid Valley Biodiversity Group
Sidmouth Biodiversity Festival is back this weekend, a free festival set to delight nature enthusiasts of all ages.
Organised by the Sid Valley Biodiversity Group and supported with funding from Sidmouth Town Council, the festival offers a wonderful opportunity for people to engage with the beauty and biodiversity of the local environment. From fascinating speakers to nature walks and hands-on activities including family rock-pooling, the festival promises something for everyone.
Read more about the events and book your places [
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Be inspired by an exhibiting artist talk
© Sharon James The Apocalypse of Emptiness [
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© Sharon James The Apocalypse of Emptiness
Exhibiting artist Sharon James will give a fascinating insight into her work and artist practice from 2pm on Saturday 8 June. Book your space for £5 [
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Read more about Thelma Hulbert Gallery's must-see new exhibitions and summer workshops [
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Thelma Hulbert Gallery, Dowell St, Honiton EX14 1LX thelmahulbert.com [
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Free entry for carers at Devon attractions
Photos of Seaton Tramway and A La Ronde [
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Left: Seaton Tramway (Monday 10 June – Sunday 16 June). Right: A La Ronde (Saturday 15 June, 10.30am – 3.30pm)
Devon Carers have shared a list of events [
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Carers Week (10 – 16 June) is an annual campaign raising awareness of the challenges unpaid carers face and recognising the contribution they make to families and communities. If you're visiting A la Ronde before August, look out for the quilt on display that was created by Devon Carers' Peer Support group.
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Boost your confidence with using technology
Photo of people with laptops at a digital skills workshop. Credit: Cosmic [
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Credit: Cosmic
Be empowered with valuable digital skills at a free workshop [
] at Axminster's Millwey Community Centre, from 2pm on Monday 17 June.
If you're interested in joining one of the monthly sessions in Axminster or Exmouth, please get in touch with the Communities team by emailing tenantparticipation@eastdevon.gov.uk or calling 01395 517453.
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Discover more events in the local area by heading to the East Devon Excellence website [
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You may also be interested in...
* Planning applications [
] and decisions [
] (7 June)
* Planning applications [
] and decisions [
] (31 May)
* Weather warnings [
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Council meetings dates
Over the next week the following East Devon District Council meetings [
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*12 June*
* 2pm - Arts and Culture Forum [
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***13 June***
* 11am - Personnel Committee [
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* 6pm - Scrutiny Committee [
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You can watch public meetings live on the council’s YouTube [
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