 In this issue...
- New monthly virtual parking permits available to purchase
- Update on the Council Tax (energy) rebate
- Have your say on electrical vehicle charging preferences
- LED membership deal if you sign up before 3 May 2022
- Be a super recycler
 News and updates:
New monthly £10 a month virtual parking permits available to purchase
 East Devon District Council will be launching a new monthly virtual parking permit on Monday 25 April for local residents and business owners in the district. From just £10 a month (which works at around 30p a day) you can buy a virtual parking permit to use in our council car parks.
Our new monthly permits is one of the cheapest available in the region. To find out more about the different parking permits we currently have available and the ways you can save money when parking in our car parks visit our website.
Parking Tariffs to change in our car parks from Monday 25 April 2022
On Monday 25 April we will be changing the parking tariffs in a number of our car parks across the district. Temporary notices with the new charges will be going up on Monday with replacement permanent boards installed over the next couple of weeks.
These changes (the first since 2010) have been made with careful consideration to the charges made in neighbouring council areas. A new daily maximum charge for parking during the summer has been applied in many towns and we will be continuing our £2.00 winter offer in all car parks from 1 November to 31 March.
If you are a local resident and a regular user of our car parks, purchase one of our new monthly virtual parking permits the easiest way to park and save money at the same time.
Council Tax (energy) rebate update
 For those who qualify if you have paid your Council Tax by Direct Debit we are starting to issue the £150 payment direct to your bank account and will aim to do this within 15 working days of successfully receiving your April instalment. For those who paid their council tax on 1 April these payments have been issued this week.
We will be writing to residents who don't pay their council tax by direct debit during May with information on how you can claim your payment.
For more information on this scheme visit our web pages
No elections taking place in East Devon on 3 May 2022
Just a reminder to local residents that there are no local elections taking place in East Devon this May. Our next scheduled elections are due to take place on Thursday 4 May 2023.
Have your say on electrical vehicle charging preferences
Rapid Charging Devon survey
Rapid Charging Devon is bringing rapid electric vehicle charging to neighbourhoods across East Devon. The need for accessible green transport is ever growing and, as electric cars become the norm on our streets, having a local rapid charge point will become an important neighbourhood amenity.
RCD would love to hear from YOU, locals of East Devon, to find out your preferences for EV charging points.
Everyone who completes the survey will be entered into a prize draw with the chance to win a £100 Amazon voucher!
Calling all voluntary, community groups and social enterprises
 East Devon District Council is working with Devon Voluntary Action (DeVA) to run a free online Zoom Café where you can find out all about Devon Connect - a new, free resource for the voluntary and community sector, and social enterprises.
Devon Connect is a new online hub, being developed by DeVA, that is set to become a major asset to local communities in Devon. Content is created by the community, for the community so you can add and control your own listings, make really useful links with other groups and individuals, advertise volunteering opportunities, let people know what help and activities you provide and what help you need, and more. All this for free!
The Zoom Café will take place on Monday 23 May from 4.30pm to 5.30pm.
Lots of new children's classes return to LED Exmouth
Gymnastics
Due to popular demand, Exmouth Leisure Centre we be adding gymnastics to its programme. This class focuses on building confidence, coordination, balance in an lively, energetic and creative environment.
Each session will include, warm up, basic fun strength work (in fun and unique ways) and learning and progressing basic skills concentrating on floor, rebound and balance.
Children will be able to enjoy moving and learning in a fun and safe environment. This is not a competitive program. This is a chance for children who wish to have a go at gymnastics in an environment which is fun, friendly and competitive free.
Sessions will be on Thursdays, starting from 28 April. Ages 4 to 7: 4pm, ages 8 to 11: 4.55pm and ages 12+: 5.55pm.
Street Dance
Exmouth Leisure Centre’s popular children’s street dance class returns to LED's timetable from the 25 April.
Every Monday ages 4 to 7: 4pm, ages 7 to 11: 4.30pm and ages 12+: 5.15pm.
Parties
Parties are now available to book for the climbing wall, bouncy castle and pool Inflatable on weekends.
For more details, please contact the centre for more details.
Virtual Classes
Virtual is a great way to try a class before moving to a live instructed class. There are lots of different programs that really help you to mix up your workouts!
Sign up for LED Leisure membership before 3 May to avoid joining fee
To celebrate the Easter holidays and May Bank holiday LED Community Leisure are offering you the opportunity to pay no joining fee when you sign up before 3 May!
To register your interest and for more information click here.
Be Water Aware 25th April - 1st May 2022
 As the weather gets warmer, Fire and Rescue services across the UK are asking people to stay safe when spending time in and around water.
The call comes as part the National Fire Chiefs Council’s Be Water Aware campaign which runs from 25 April – 1 May.
The campaign is warning people of the risk of accidentally drowning when in and around water. Nearly 50 percent of people who accidentally drowned in 2020 had no intention of entering the water. Many others underestimate the risk of jumping into cold water. In both instances the effects of cold water, shock and not knowing how to self rescue can cause even the strongest swimmers to drown.
Even on a warm day the temperature in open water can remain very cold, causing a physical reaction which can make it difficult to control breathing, cause panic and make it difficult to swim.
If you do find yourself in difficulty in the water, don’t panic, fight your instinct to thrash around, lean back in the water and float on your back until the effects of cold water shock pass. Then you can call for help or swim to safety.
If someone is in trouble in water, call 999. At the coast ask for the coastguard. If you are inland, ask for the fire service. You should never enter the water to attempt a rescue.
International Noise Awareness Day - 27 April 2022
Next Wednesday 27 April is International Noise Awareness Day. East Devon District Council's (EDDC) Environmental Protection team are committed to investigating noise nuisance in the district, whether it’s a barking dog or loud music from a pub.
To help us investigate cases, the council are now making use of the Noise App which is simple to use and free to download. It creates an accurate record of noise nuisance and how it affects you and you are able to report the noise nuisance as it happens directly to the council.
If you are experiencing a noise nuisance you can report this to environmentalhealth@eastdevon.gov.uk
Latest news and newsletters
East Devon District Council also produce regular newsletters and news on different topics, in the last week we have issued the following which may be of interest:
 Council meetings dates
Over the next week the following East Devon District Council meetings are taking place. Any public meetings will be streamed live to the council’s YouTube channel, and in the event of difficulties these will be streamed on our Facebook page instead.
Wednesday, 27 April
Friday, 29 April
 Recycling news
Be a Super-Recycler and be ready on collection day!
- Put your containers out for collection by 07:00
- Sort your recycling into the correct containers
- Line your food caddy with any bag. You can line the caddy with newspaper or single use plastic bags such as carrier bags (not bag for life) or bread bags. Find out more.
- Fold your large cardboard and put it under your recycling box to prevent it blowing away
- Put your house numbers on your containers
- Fit all your waste in your bin and keep the lid closed
- Park considerately so that our collection vehicles can access your street
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