New East Devon councillor has been elected in Newton Poppleford and Harpford following by-election held yesterday evening
Unsung East Devon heroes thanked, after plethora of special regional and national ‘in Bloom’ awards
Kilmington Neighbourhood Plan formally ‘made’, helping to shape area for next decade
Have your say on future developments in the East Devon Local Plan consultation
Should East Devon’s lowest income families receive a 100 per cent discount on their council tax? Share your views
News and updates:
New East Devon councillor has been elected in Newton Poppleford and Harpford following by-election held yesterday evening
Councillor Chris Burhop has been elected to East Devon District Council after a by-election held on Thursday, 10 November.
560 number of residents voted for Chris Burhop, who has won the seat in Newton Poppleford and Harpford after a turnout of 46%.
Three candidates, including Paul Carter (Conservative) and Caleb Early (Labour) were put forward for the seat.
The seat was made available following the death of Val Ranger.
Unsung East Devon heroes thanked, after plethora of special regional and national ‘in Bloom’ awards
Sidmouth in Bloom volunteers with East Devon District Council and Sidmouth Town Council
The unsung heroes who help keep East Devon’s towns looking beautiful have received special thanks, after Exmouth and Sidmouth won a plethora of special regional and national ‘in Bloom’ awards.
Both towns have been awarded the highly coveted South West in Bloom Gold Award for 2022, among a trophy case of other accolades.
If you would like to volunteer to help keep your town looking beautiful, while meeting new people and learning about gardening contact EDDC here.
Alternatively, if you would like to become an Exmouth in Bloom or Sidmouth in Bloom volunteer, please visit the websites here:
The Kilmington Neighbourhood Plan, which received overwhelming support at a recent local referendum, has been formally ‘made’ by East Devon District Council (EDDC). This means it will carry its ‘full weight’ in the consideration of planning applications in the parish until 2031.
It comes following six years of hard work by Kilmington Parish Council and local community volunteers.
The neighbourhood plan and documents relating to its development are available on EDDC’s website here.
Have your say on future developments in the East Devon Local Plan consultation
After many weeks of preparation, a ten-week consultation to seek residents' views on specific sites for development was launched last Monday, 7 November.
The document sets out how the council intends to meet housing targets, to meet the needs of local residents and ensure new homes are net zero carbon, ensuring they are more efficient and cheaper to run.
The draft plan also outlines how the district addresses the climate change emergency, how and where new jobs should be created, how town centres should be supported and how the district can protect build heritage and the natural environment.
Everyone who lives, works and spends time in the district has been asked to share their views about the future of the district as part of consultation.
Should East Devon’s lowest income families receive a 100 per cent discount on their council tax? Share your views
We want you to share you views on proposed plans to give East Devon’s lowest income families a 100 per cent discount on their council tax, helping to protect them against the cost-of-living crisis.
Under the draft scheme, for working age households, those in Band 1 will receive 100 per cent reduction, Band 2 – 80 per cent, Band 3 – 55 per cent and Band 4 – 25 per cent.
The move will mean 2,423 households (53 per cent) will be lifted out of paying council tax all together under the proposed scheme.
How should the map of constituencies look in East Devon?
The Boundary Commission for England (BCE) is redrawing constituency boundaries in order to rebalance the number of electors represented by each MP, and a final consultation on proposed new constituencies is now open.
A new revised map of constituency proposals, which takes into account feedback sent in by the public on the initial proposals, has been published on the consultation website.
Send in your views before the closing date of Monday, 5 December to have your say on new parliamentary constituency boundaries.
Want to help the UK reach net zero? A GreenCareer is calling
This week aims to promote any career that helps to protect and restore the planet and work towards net zero.
You don’t need to be an expert on nature, climate change, or sustainability to have a green job. To celebrate Green Careers Week, we’re shining a light on all the different ways you can kickstart your greencareer!
What East Devon towns are doing to commemorate the fallen this Remembrance Sunday
Across the district, our local community will be commemorating the fallen. Find your nearest Remembrance Sunday event below:
Axminster:
Sunday, 13 November: Parade from South Street car park at 10.00am through the town to the war memorial at the Minster Green, where the wreath laying and Act of Remembrance will begin.
Budleigh Salterton:
Sunday, 13 November: Wreath laying at the war memorial at 2pm, followed by a service at St Peter's Church of England Church at 2.45pm.
13 November 2022 - gathering at the War Memorial at 13.45pm for wreath laying at 14.00pm followed by a Service of Remembrance at St Peter’s Church at 14.45pm.
Exmouth:
Sunday, 13 November: Parade will assemble at 10.30am on Imperial Road. It will then march along Victoria Road before being brought to attention at 10.50am at the war memorial. A bugler will play the Last Post just before the two-minute silence at 11am.
Honiton:
Sunday, 13 November: Parade will form at The Star on New Street at 2.15pm. It will set off at 2.30pm and will move towards St. Paul's Church for a service at 3pm.
Ottery St Mary:
Sunday, 13 November: Service starting at 10.30am, with 2 minutes' silence at 11am and laying of wreaths on the war memorial in the churchyard. If you would like to join the procession up to church, please gather at the Land of Canaan at 9.30am.
Seaton:
Sunday, 13 November: Service to be held at St Gregory’s parish church. Observation of Remembrance will commence at 10.45am outside the Church at the War Memorial.
Sidmouth:
Sunday, 13 November: Parade will meet outside the Co-op on High Street at 10.15am, from where it will march through the town at 10.30am to the war memorial at Sidmouth Parish Church on Church Street. A short service and laying of wreaths will then take place at around 10.55am.
Sunday, 13 November: Service in Sidbury starts at 10.45am at The War Memorial and in the Church. Both groups unite in the Church after the 2 minutes Silence.
Please check before travelling.
Join CAG Devon tomorrow to celebrate and be inspired to net zero action
Tomorrow, Saturday, 12 November.
This year's SkillShare22 theme is "Joining the Dots - community connections for climate action". A day including:
practical workshops on community energy, community fridges and Libraries of Things
exploring how to work with schools, libraries, local businesses and our neighbours on climate action and plastics reduction
time to network – to make new connections and renew existing ones
thought-provoking discussion to inspire action
updates and insights on the Devon Carbon Plan
hands-on fun learning the art of furoshiki
eating good food together
planning our next steps.
SkillShare22 promises to be a day of inspiration and celebration, workshops, networking and hands-on creative stuff around local climate action. It's a chance to meet with likeminded folk, an opportunity to pause, to remind ourselves that however big the issues facing the earth and climate are, we can make a difference with our actions locally. We do remain stronger together.
Free workshop day for parents, carers and professionals in Cranbrook next Tuesday
Young Devon's Wellbeing team are hosting a FREE workshop day for parents, carers and professionals, at Cranbrook Community Hub next Tuesday, 15 November, 9:30am – 4:30pm
Do you know a young person who often feels misunderstood or does not understand what is being said?
Would you like to explore what may be going on for young people who often get angry and/or disengage?
Would you like to learn more about identifying and supporting young people's needs around speech, language and communication?
Explore how the way we talk, plus gaining an understanding of the needs young people have in the areas of speech, language and communication, can support positive life outcomes and help young people to thrive.
Are you looking for a new career, but don’t know where to start, or what skills you need?
A new scheme aimed at supporting workers who need to reskill as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic has now launched.
It provides career advice and guidance which can be followed by Construction and Retrofit Training or signposting and support to find work in a different area.
This is a free programme of support to anyone aged 21+ who was impacted by COVID-19: those who found it harder to find work, lost their job, or want to move into a new career.
Calling East Devon festivals, artists, performers and culture organisations
Monday 21 November, 9.30 – 11.00am.
Please join our next Arts and Culture East Devon (ACED) meeting for a roundup of East Devon festivals and update on East Devon culture strategy. Make connections with other like-minded creatives over coffee and croissants!
If you want to stay up to date with the latest news about grants for East Devon businesses, or other news about business opportunities, funding and training, you must subscribe to East Devon Business news
LED update
LED's Axminster Fitness is moving to Cloakham Lawn Sports Club
LED Community Leisure (LED) is delighted to announce the gym and group exercise programme at Axminster Leisure Centre is moving to Cloakham Lawn Sports Club.
Refurbishment work to ensure a safe and inclusive environment have already begun with the new facility due to open in January 2023.
LED customers can expect a large, open gym floor space packed with a range of market leading equipment, including:
Cardiovascular equipment ranging from treadmills, exercise bikes, rowing machines and a SkiErg
Free weights
A mix of pin and plate loaded resistance machines
Power racks
Olympic weightlifting platforms
Cable machines
A functional fitness space
Customers will benefit from free parking and unrestricted access during opening hours.
We still have spaces for stall holders for our Christmas Market next Sunday (20 November). If you’re a crafter, baker or a local business who wants to connect with the local community. Contact us about becoming a stall holder!
We have two markets! One on Sunday, 20 November and Sunday, 11 December! 10:30am - 6pm. These are open markets, free to attend for all.
What's on?
Aquanatal classes at Exmouth Leisure Centre - Mondays: 6:45-7:30pm, Sundays: 9:45-10:30am
Run by Rebecca from Devon Aqua Natal, our aqua natal classes are a chance to meet new mums-to-be, exercise safely and weightlessly to support your growing bump.
Water polo at Exmouth Leisure Centre - Sundays: 4-5pm
An alternative to swimming lessons for children in stages 4 and above or competent in deep water. Water polo is a chance to learn skills and drills and play small matches with the rest of the team.
Adult lessons at St Sidwell's Point - Monday & Thursday evenings
For both beginners and improvers to learn stroke technique and hints and tips to improve their swimming.
Good Boost at St Sidwell's Point & Exmouth Leisure Centre - SSP Weds and Fri, ELC Weds and Thurs
Tailor made rehabilitation programmes that are designed to be beneficial and fun for people with a wide range of MSK conditions, including arthritis and back pain and long term health conditions. Water based.
Baby swim lessons at St Sidwell's Point & Exmouth Leisure Centre - SSP Thurs 11:45am, ELC Tues, Weds and Thurs mornings
Pay as you go swimming lessons for babies between 4 months and 3 years. A great chance to get your little ones water confident and having fun making new friends. A parent or guardian must be in the water with the little one.
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:
So far in 2022, we have collected an average of 456 tonnes of glass each month from East Devon’s households.
Glass is readily recyclable into new glass containers, so please put all your jars and bottles into your recycling box for collection at the kerbside.
Aluminium bottle tops and jar lids can go in your recycling sack and these valuable items will get recycled with all the other aluminium items we collect.
Join over 30,000 people using our smartphone app and get simple personalised collection reminders, the latest collection updates and tell us about a missed collection.
Thelma Hulbert Gallery
Find your Christmas gifts at our Present Makers exhibition
Join us for the launch of Present Makers 2022, our Christmas selling exhibition of contemporary craft and design.
Opens from Saturday, 12 November, from 10am - 5pm until 24 December.
Enjoy demos including jewellery, printmaking and glass from featured makers throughout the day, as well as mulled wine and mince pies.
*10% discount on all shop and exhibition items (15% for THG Friends).
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