 Photo from The Tar Barrels of Ottery St Mary, which will be returning this Saturday, 4 November
Hello,
This week Storm Ciarán reached East Devon, bringing large waves, strong winds and heavy rain. The council acted to protect Exmouth's seawall, and now that the storm has passed, StreetScene teams' clean-up operations across the district are underway. Due to extensive storm damage, Seaton's West Walk toilets will be closed until repairs have been carried out.
If you have been affected by flooding, please visit the council's advice webpages.
Keep scrolling to read about other news, such as the return of the £2 all-day parking offer👇
 News and updates:
Council acts to protect Exmouth's seawall
 Click on the image to watch Councillor Geoff Jung's interview with Greatest Hits Radio Devon
Following the appearance of cracks in Exmouth's seawall in front of Sideshore, the council installed a temporary barrier of compacted sand, wrapped in geotextile, and held down with concrete blocks, ahead of Storm Ciarán.
This successfully protected the seawall from the extreme weather. Plans for longer-term solutions are now being assessed.
 Recycling and waste catch-up collections
 Collections that were suspended on Thursday, 2 November due to Storm Ciarán were rearranged to Friday, 3 and Saturday, 4 November, where possible.
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£2 all-day winter parking offer returns to East Devon
 *Car parks that are managed by EDDC, but are owned privately, are not included in the offer. Click 'read more' for details
Running from now until the end of March 2024, you can park until midnight at East Devon District Council car parks* for just £2.
If you use the RingGo app on your mobile to pay when you park, enter the dedicated 'winter offer' location code ‘42973’. Alternatively, buy a paper ticket from one of our machines using either cash or card. Although your printed ticket may not display an expiry time of midnight, it will still be valid for the whole day.
Resurfacing work at Budleigh Salterton's Lime Kiln car park
After 12 months of heavy vehicles, cranes and digging, Lime Kiln Car Park will have some well-deserved 'me time'
From Monday, 6 November a partial closure of the car park means that fewer spaces will be available during the works, and there will be more inconvenience than normal.
To find alternative car parks...
Be 'pump-kind'
 If you haven’t managed to eat all of your pumpkin, don’t throw it away - join the pumpkin rescue! You can put it in the food caddy, or place it sealed in a bag on the lid of the food caddy. For more information on what happens to your food waste...
 Have your say
Final reminder to share your views on the future of East Devon’s Gardens
 Did your family pay a visit to Connaught Gardens, Manor Gardens or Seafield Gardens during the October half-term? If so, did you enjoy your experience or do you think there are areas where improvement is needed?
Share your feedback to help us improve our Gardens and to enhance your next visit.
The deadline of Monday 6 November is fast approaching. To fill out the surveys...
Don't miss out: shape the future of Cranbrook
 Share your views on how Cranbrook's town centre should develop before the deadline of Friday, 10 November...
 Community grants
Chardstock Eco Group raise awareness of the Kit Brook's water quality
 Children at Chardstock Primary School were taught all about river health, water quality monitoring and invertebrates
Last year, East Devon District Council awarded over 30 Small Community Grants, including a £500 grant to Chardstock Eco Group in March 2022.
They used the funding for their river restoration project, purchasing a variety of equipment that was put to good use during a practical lesson with school children, and getting residents together to discuss how they can get involved.
 Events in East Devon
Ottery's famous Tar Barrels return on Saturday
 The evening tar barrels start from 7pm onwards. Credit: Ottery St Mary Tar Barrels
This unique tradition of flaming tar barrels carried through the streets draws visitors from far and wide. Please note that road closures will come into force at 3.30pm and 5pm. Visitors are encouraged to share lifts if they are coming by car.
Successful day at inaugural Axminster Gate to Plate
 Over 7,000 people attended and plans are in hand for a return on 27 May 2024. Photo credit: Eat Festivals
Funded by East Devon District Council and delivered by award-winning organisers, eat:Festivals, Axminster Gate to Plate aimed to bring footfall back into the town centre, showcase the local businesses and introduce visitors to micro and small food and drink producers from the surrounding area.
 Thelma Hulbert Gallery
Join the Opening of Present Makers 2023
 The opening event will take place on Saturday 11 November, 10am - 5pm (© Jane Hester)
Get a 10% discount on hand-crafted gifts from South West makers that are perfect for Christmas, and enjoy demonstrations, mulled wine and mince pies at the launch event which is taking place next Saturday, 11 November.
Thelma Hulbert Gallery, Dowell St, Honiton EX14 1LX thelmahulbert.com
Discover more events in the local area by heading to the East Devon Excellence website
Latest newsletters
 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.
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