 Photo of Bystock Ponds by Kate Williams
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In this week's newsletter👇
💬Have your say on the first draft of East Devon District Council's Plan 2023-2027
🌊Funding confirmed for improved coastal defences in Sidmouth
🌱Eager Beavers’ community garden is kind of a big dill
🎄Shop local this Christmas at one of the UK's leading craft exhibitions
♻️Green waste collections paused over Christmas
Scroll down to read more about news, updates and events across East Devon👇
 News and updates:
Have your say on the first draft of East Devon District Council's Plan 2023-2027
 The first draft of the East Devon District Council Plan 2023-2027 is now available to read and we’re after your thoughts on it.
The consultation is split into four separate surveys which ask questions based on our four priority areas: housing, environment, economy and core services. Let us know if you agree with our four key priorities or if there is anything crucial that we are missing.
In order to get involved before the consultation closes on 19 January 2024...
Funding confirmed for improved coastal defences in Sidmouth
 The Sidmouth and East Beach coastal defence scheme has been fully approved by the Environment Agency, with £16million of funding from the UK Government.
The £20million project will protect 113 residential and 70 commercial properties from the risks of sea flooding and cliff erosion. East Devon District Council (EDDC) will provide £2.25million of already approved funds, with additional contributions from Devon County Council and other local bodies.
Honiton hippo collage unveiled at Honiton Station
 Mayor of Honiton, Councillor Helen Hurford unveils the new Honiton Hippo art work.
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A collaborative collage created by Honiton Primary pupils at the Thelma Hulbert Gallery (THG) has been unveiled at Honiton Station, by the Mayor of Honiton, Councillor Helen Hurford.
The project, led by the Friends of Honiton Station, saw the new artwork installed on the inside of the station’s footbridge and a shed on Platform 1.
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 Green waste collections paused over Christmas
Kerbside collections of green waste will not take place between Monday, 18 December and Friday, 12 January.
If you haven't signed up for the green waste collection service already, you can do so by calling 01395 571515 or to sign up on the council’s website...
Have you downloaded our free East Devon App yet?
Join over 60,000 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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 Community grants
Eager Beavers' community garden is kind of a big dill
 They’re raising awareness of the need to reduce plastic and man-made waste from entering water streams
This week we’re shining a spotlight on how Tipton St John’s Eager Beavers used a £500 grant from East Devon District Council to build a blossoming community garden.
 East Devon Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprise Support Service
Free training sessions for Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprise organisations in East Devon
 Need help running a VCSE organisation?
The East Devon Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprise (VCSE) Support Service is offering free training sessions for VCSE organisations based in or serving communities in East Devon.
In January 2024 a range of different training will be available including:
'Bitesize' sessions in:
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Legal Structures for Social Enterprises (online) Thursday 11 January, 10am-11:30am
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Looking After Yourself in Your Role The Beehive, Honiton, Tuesday 16 January, 2pm-3:30pm
And ‘Deep Dive’ sessions (online):
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Governance, Policies and Procedures Thursday 11 January, 2pm-5pm
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Where Does the Money Come From? Monday 15 January, 2pm-5pm
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Recruiting Volunteers Wednesday 24 January, 10am-1pm
To book or discover the full programme of trainings...
 Events in East Devon
 Shop local this Christmas at one of the UK's leading craft exhibitions
 Doors are open Tuesday-Saturday, 10am - 5pm, until 23 December
The Present Makers exhibition showcases the work of some of the best craftspeople and designers in the South West of England.
If you’re looking for a bespoke gift this Christmas, pop down, shop local and explore the wide range of jewellery, prints, ceramics, woodwork, glassware, textiles, Christmas cards, decorations and more...
Thelma Hulbert Gallery, Dowell St, Honiton EX14 1LX thelmahulbert.com
Get into the festive spirit at Exmouth's Christmas Village
 From Friday 15 December until Monday 18 December there are lots of yule time events taking place including festive favourites like a Christmas market, the Big Christmas Quiz, silent discos, wreath making and a whole host of sing-a-longs that you don't want to miss!
Christmas events
 Look out for all the Christmas events across East Devon!
Get in the festive mood with these upcoming Christmas events:
Discover more events in the local area by heading to the East Devon Excellence website
 Have your say
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 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.
19 December - 10am - Planning Committee
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