 Devon's first avocet chicks take to the water for the first time at Seaton Wetlands. Credit: Sue Smith
This week we received some royally good news. King Charles III expressed his delight about the news of Avocet chicks hatching for the first time in Devon, at Seaton Wetlands. A big thank you and congratulations to East Devon District Council's Countryside Team, who made this possible.
Keep scrolling to read more news, updates and events across East Devon including👇
✉️Stop squeeze on councils' vital services, East Devon leader urges local MPs
💬Final reminder to have your say in the Council Plan consultation
🏠Emergency accommodation for all rough sleepers in East Devon
🛍️Residents guide Cranbrook’s new town centre
🖌️New Art and Culture East Devon fund awards grants to 14 cultural projects in the district
 News and updates:
Stop squeeze on councils' vital services, East Devon leader urges local MPs
 In an open letter to MPs, East Devon District Council's Leader explains the pressures that councils face due to reduced government funding, and suggests actions that would prevent further cutbacks.
Final reminder to have your say in our Council Plan consultation.
 Do you agree with the four key priorities? Let the council know if anything crucial is missing
In just one week’s time, East Devon District Council's Council Plan consultation will draw to a close. If you have yet to get involved, we want to hear what you think about our draft Council Plan for 2023-2027 in order to shape the next version.
The consultation is split into four separate surveys which ask questions based on four priority areas: better homes and communities for all; a greener East Devon; a resilient economy; and quality council services.
Help shape the future of East Devon by getting involved before the deadline of Friday 19 January 2024.
Emergency accommodation for all rough sleepers in East Devon
 As part of East Devon District Council’s Severe Weather Emergency Protocol, which is activated when temperatures drop below 0°C for more than three days, all rough sleepers are offered emergency accommodation.
Visit StreetLink to get help for someone who is sleeping rough.
Alternatively, please call the Housing Options team on 01395 571660 during office hours and our out of hours service 0330 6782382 outside of office hours. Or call in person to Blackdown House, Honiton between 9am and 1pm Monday to Thursday, or Exmouth Town Hall between 9am and 4pm Monday to Friday.
Please share this message with family and friends so that we can spread the word as quickly as possible and give a warm bed to those out in the cold.
Residents guide Cranbrook’s new town centre
 More than 1,500 local people shared their views on how Cranbrook’s new town centre should look in a recent public consultation.
The views will be used by East Devon District Council and its partners to create a long-term town centre masterplan in summer 2024.
New Art and Culture East Devon fund awards grants to 14 cultural projects in the district
 © Paddleboat Theatre Company
14 inspiring projects have been awarded funding through the Creative East Devon Fund. The scheme is funded by the UK Government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund and the total amount of £31,869 has provided much needed financial support to cultural and creative organisations across East Devon. A second round is due to open in April.
LED Community Leisure wins big at the 2023 TRP Awards
 The awards recognise organisations who consistently deliver a high standard of member experience
Sidmouth Swimming Pool was recognised as having the 'Most Improved Member Experience – Leisure Trust UK’, and the 'Best Swimming Pool Member Experience'. Honiton Leisure Centre was also awarded 'Most Improved Leisure Centre Member Experience'.
Andrew Dare, LED Community Leisure's Group Fitness & Wellbeing Manager, said:
“We are so proud as an organisation to be recognised so many times in these awards across our sites. The winners are selected based on visitor feedback and this really demonstrates how we are continually meeting the needs of our community.”
To find out more about your local LED Community Leisure centre...
Council staff raise awareness of local government career opportunities
 Representatives from East Devon District Council’s Human Resources and Environmental Health teams attended Cranbrook’s career fair for 11 – 16-year-olds on Thursday, 11 January. They discussed the wide range of career paths in Local Government and showcased the brilliant work Environmental Health do to help residents in our community.
To find out more about careers at East Devon District Council…
 Green Waste collections resume
 If you subscribe to the Green Waste service, please note that the seasonal suspension period ends today (Friday, 12 January), and normal collections resume from Monday, 15 January.
To check your next collection date or to sign up for the Green Waste service…
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
Defibrillator installed at Exmouth Lawn Tennis Club thanks to Small Community Grant
Having quick access to a defibrillator could be the difference between life and death
East Devon District Council were honoured to fund this vital resource for the local community, and in March 2023, the defibrillator was installed with the help from club members and Exmouth Men’s Shed.
East Devon District Council award grant to help tackle diet-related poor health
 Axminster-based charity Project Food will deliver additional one-to-one and small group sessions tackling diet-related ill health through a grant awarded by East Devon District Council’s Environmental Health team.
 Events in East Devon
 Come along to the opening of the 'Acoustics of Resistance' exhibition tomorrow
 The first UK showing of Mikhail Karikis' new installation Acoustics of Resistance, which focuses on the climate emergency, opens on Saturday 13 January at 3pm, with a talk from Mikhail Karikis from 4pm - 5pm.
Thelma Hulbert Gallery, Dowell St, Honiton EX14 1LX thelmahulbert.com
 Free training for Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprise organisations
 Photo from Budleigh Salterton by Devon Communities Together for their ‘Enterprising Halls’ programme of workshops
Next week, join an in-person wellbeing workshop in Honiton or an online session about fundraising and supporting aspects of running a successful village hall.
 Have your say
Deadline looming for the Cemeteries Regulations consultation.
 Updated regulations would see a single set of regulations at all three cemeteries in Seaton, Sidbury and Sidmouth
Don’t forget to have your say on the council’s updated cemetery regulations before the consultation closes in a week’s time.
If you are a resident, councillor, or represent a business trade group in East Devon, then we want to hear your thoughts. Get involved anonymously in the consultation before the 22 January 2024.
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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.
16 January
18 January
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