February 2018 issue of East Devon District Council's residents' e-magazine

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Residents' magazine

East Devon takes a long term view of its financial position

Finance

East Devon District Council is now working on its budget preparation for 2018/19 and beyond.  Like all other councils up and down the country, EDDC is feeling the effects of the annual reductions in Government funding. Read more


More than 1,200 East Devon affordable homes completed over last five years

housing

As house prices continue to rise, providing housing that is affordable is becoming even more critical. Read more


Way forward for Sidmouth’s Port Royal

Drill hall

A way forward to improve Sidmouth’s eastern seafront around the Port Royal area has been agreed following 18 months of consultation, communication and engagement. Read more


HIF funding secured for Axminster relief road

We've gained £10 million of government money, which will be used to help deliver much a much needed relief road for Axminster. Read more


Sidmouth beach management scheme update 

Our consultants, Royal HaskoningDHV have been busy doing calculations to measure extreme coastal conditions at Sidmouth and recently updated the beach management plan steering group about their work. Read more


Use the Food Hygiene Rating Scheme to help you choose where to eat

It’s not easy deciding where to eat out or where to order food for a takeaway. You want to be sure that not only the food will be delicious, but also to be reassured that the hygiene of the establishment is of a high standard. Read more 


Better housing opportunities for all in East Devon

Our Housing Review Board has made a series of decisions to improve housing opportunities for council tenants and anyone seeking good quality, affordable housing in the district. Read more 


East Devon bell ringers appeal

An appeal has gone out to church bell ringers across East Devon to join their colleagues around Britain in a major event later this year to commemorate the centenary of the end of World War 1. Read more


Coming to a village near you

The future looks bright for the arts in East Devon with a super Spring 2018 line-up of drama, dance and music taking place at some village halls across the district. Read more

Fossil house in East Devon

The fossil home that wowed Grand Designs

An innovative fossil design house in East Devon had to meet stringent planning regulations. Senior Development Control Officer Charlie McCullough talks about his involvement in this fascinating case. Read more

Shirley Shaw

A day in the life of...Shirley Shaw, planning barrister

East Devon’s Shirley Shaw has a passion for law, which has taken her from a career in nursing to studying for the Bar and becoming a barrister. Read more

'Little group with Tate cup' by Jessica Cooper

Thelma Hulbert Gallery art auction to benefit Admiral Nurse campaign

THG's art auction and exhibition in Honiton features top artists, yet is priced for all budgets. Read more

Men inspecting cliffs

Over the edge - East Devon's annual cliff inspections 19-27 Feb

Rope access specialists Abcas UK will be using hand tools and rope netting when they undertake the council's annual cliff management process. Read more

Hairy balls plant

How does your garden grow StreetScene?

The Parks and Gardens team are keen to demonstrate their green fingered prowess with a friendly competition to grow unusual plants from seed...Read more

Events coming up...

Bird ringing demonstration

Take a walk on the wild side with East Devon's Countryside events. Read more

Exhibitions, workshops and events at Thelma Hulbert Gallery, Honiton. Read more

Talks, musicals, plays, classical and popular music concerts and much much more at the Manor Pavilion Theatre, Sidmouth. Read more