 In this issue...
- Discussions on Local Plan sites to wait while Government clarifies flexibility of housing targets
- What do you think about street stalls trading in your town?
- Dangerous items in recycling sacks risk explosions
- Reminder: bring ID to this year's elections
- 5 days for £5 pass at LED Community Leisure
 News and updates:
Discussions on Local Plan sites to wait while Government clarifies flexibility of housing targets
 Construction of housing developments underway in East Devon
Changes to planning, being consulted on by the Government, could give the council greater flexibility about the amount of house building needed in East Devon.
Concerns about the impacts the new developments would have on the environment and infrastructure such as roads, schools and hospitals were raised in the ten-week East Devon Local Plan consultation. These issues were acknowledged in this week’s Strategic Planning Committee. The Government may give councils more choice over the number of new homes being built, allowing East Devon District Council (EDDC) to address local concerns that have been raised.
A motion proposed by EDDC Council Leader, Councillor Paul Arnott, that no further discussions or decisions on potential sites take place until the Government makes its decision, won cross-party support.
What do you think about street stalls trading in your town?
 Street stalls along Sidmouth seafront - one of the towns where trading restrictions could change
What are your views on street stalls selling seasonal craft items in your town?
East Devon District Council (EDDC) wants to hear your thought on the newly proposed draft street trading policy before the consultation deadline on Sunday, 26 February.
Street trader stalls can include outdoor events and markets, street stalls, festivals and food vans at the roadside and in car parks. Or, anything where someone is selling goods on the streets, or outside in pedestrian areas or open spaces.
Reminder: bring ID to this year's elections
 You'll need one of these forms of ID to vote in this year's elections
Head to the helpful guidance pages on our website to find out more about the voter ID requirements being introduced for the elections on 4 May.
5 days for £5 pass at LED Community Leisure
 There's more classes available to teens aged 14 years and above at LED Community Leisure
LED Community Leisure are all about bringing fantastic leisure facilities to everyone in our community, no matter your age or ability. That’s why we have made even more classes available to teens aged 14 years and above from February 2023.
Group exercise classes can be a great way to get started in health and fitness with the support and care of a qualified group exercise instructor leading the session. You could think of it as a sort of adult P.E. lesson, only more fun, engaging and usually without a ball!
We understand anyone’s first class might feel daunting, so we are offering parents across LED the opportunity to bring their teen along to trial a group exercise class with a 5 days for £5 pass.
This pass will give your teen access to that class for cheaper than our usual pay-as-you-go rate and could also include a swim, a game of squash or badminton or a Get Active Gym session (providing they’ve had their induction) in the following four days too!
All LED group exercise classes require booking ahead of time, so be sure to book your space via the LED Leisure app or by calling your local LED Leisure Centre ahead of time. Get your pass here:
Help plant 13,000 trees near Exmouth
Tree planting at Yonder Oak Wood. Credit: Woodland Trust
18 and 19 February 10am - 4pm
Set on the slopes of a scenic rural valley, the newly named Yonder Oak Wood has areas of broadleaf woodland studded with stately veteran oaks. Help turn this site into a resilient haven for both wildlife and people.
Walk or cycle to the site, or take one of the free minibuses from Exmouth.
Land yourself a job at Exeter Airport's job fair
 Head to Exeter Airport's main departure terminal on 21 February between 1pm - 6pm to learn about where their careers could take you.
Latest news, consultations and newsletters
East Devon District Council hold regular consultations and 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.
20 February
22 February
- 6pm - Council to be held at Ocean, Exmouth seafront
 Recycling news
Dangerous items in recycling sacks risk explosions
 The gas canisters in the image were put out for recycling, but fortunately were spotted by our vigilant depot team
Please note that fuel cans, such as those in the photo above, present an explosion and fire risk in our vehicles and separation and baling plant.
Whilst we encourage the recycling of household aerosols, fuel cans of any size need to be taken to a household recycling centre for safe handling and recycling/disposal. Please do not put fuel cans in your waste bin, as they present an explosion risk at the Energy from Waste plant and can lead to a plant shutdown.
Thank you for helping to protect our team and our plant.
Gardening over the weekend?
Why not subscribe to our green waste service and let us take away your green waste and save a trip to the recycling centre.
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.
Have you downloaded our free East Devon App yet?
Join over 50,000 people using our smartphone app and get simple personalised collection reminders, the latest collection updates and tell us about a missed collection.
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 Thelma Hulbert Gallery
Woodworking and seed bombs half-term family workshops
 18 February, drop in anytime, 10.30am - 4pm. Free, donations welcome.
Enjoy woodworking and whittling activities and create your own seed bombs.
- Join the famous Somerset Bodgers for a fun, family workshop for all ages. Have a go on a lathe, try whittling and make a 'Whammy Diddler'.
- Create your own flower seed bomb for a plant pot, flowerbed, wild patch in your lawn or an entire meadow.
- Be inspired by our current exhibition: A Language of Seeds
Marketing training for East Devon creatives
Join Arts & Culture East Devon for six free online sessions of practical, jargon-free audience development and marketing training - top tips, practical suggestions, break-out sessions and networking opportunities.
New entrance for Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital’s Wonford Emergency Department
 Photos of the redesigned Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital’s Wonford Emergency Department (ED) Credit: NHS
The new entrance to the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital’s Wonford Emergency Department can be found on Church Hill, where it was before construction work began.
This milestone, alongside other key changes to the new department which will be completed over the coming months, will help to accommodate the increasing number of people accessing the Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust’s emergency and urgent care services.
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