 Photo of Bystock Ponds by Kate Williams
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In this week's newsletter👇
💬Consultation closes, with residents' feedback shaping the Council Plan
👷'Distorted' fly-tipping figures challenged by East Devon District Council
⛪Work to improve Sidmouth Cemetery has begun
🔥Dangerous items in recycling sacks
🗳️Polling station review launched
Scroll down to read more about news, updates and events across East Devon👇
 News and updates:
Holocaust Memorial Day
 Councillor Eleanor Rylance, Chair of East Devon District Council, said:
“On January 27th 1945, Auschwitz camp was liberated and the horrific slaughter of millions of Jewish, disabled, and homosexual people began to be widely known. We must never forget those people murdered by the Nazis in the name of an appalling, out-of-control ideology that encouraged an entire population to look down on fellow citizens.
I will be spending time on Saturday thinking about the men, women and children who lost their lives. History sends us a strong message- will we heed it?”
Join the nation and light the darkness by placing a candle in your window at 8pm on Saturday, 27 January. To watch curated moments from the Holocaust Memorial Day 2024 UK Ceremony at 7.30pm on Saturday...
Consultation closes, with residents' feedback shaping the Council Plan
 This consultation was split into the priority areas of housing, the environment, the economy and core services
Thanks to everyone who shared their views in the consultation. Analysis of the 969 survey responses is currently underway, providing invaluable data that will inform the Council Plan.
Feedback will be reviewed at the last in a series of workshop sessions with stakeholders, district councillors, and senior officers on Monday, 29 January, where necessary changes will be discussed. The Council Plan will then be taken to Cabinet to make amendments. Once finalised in mid-April, it will be published on East Devon District Council's website.
If you have any queries or need more information, contact the Engagement team by email.
For more news about the Plan's progress, click on the button below to...
'Distorted' fly-tipping figures challenged by East Devon District Council
 Newly-released fly-tipping figures have been challenged by East Devon District Council as giving a distorted view of the actual situation.
The authority has reassured residents that it investigates every single report of fly-tipping. StreetScene officers visit all tips on council controlled sites to check for evidence of those responsible and arrange rubbish removal.
Work to improve Sidmouth Cemetery has begun
 Work to make Sidmouth Cemetery a more welcoming place which respects past loved ones while also creating a wildlife haven has begun.
Government publishes proposals to transfer powers and funding from Whitehall to Devon and Torbay
 Left to right: Alison Hernandez, Police and Crime Commissioner for Devon, Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly; Kevin Foster, MP for Torbay; Councillor John Hart, Leader of Devon County Council; Jacob Young, Levelling Up Minister; Councillor David Thomas, Leader of Torbay Council; Anthony Mangnall, MP for Totnes.
Devolution for Devon and Torbay has taken a big step forward with the publication of Government proposals for a ground-breaking deal that could re-draw the future relationship between local government in Devon and Torbay, and Whitehall.
Sandy seafront started to be cleared after storms
 The sand along the roads and paths on Exmouth seafront is being cleared, following a few spells of strong wind and rain.
Devon County Council is taking the lead, with East Devon District Council’s help, to return the sand to the beach using the ‘Storm Recovery’ fund from central Government.
The priority will be on the stretch from the RNLI down to Orcombe Point, with attention also on the stretch from Mickeys to the RNLI.
EDDC will also be looking to pull back the sand on the beach, in the near future, to stop it blowing over the wall again.
LED Leisure share their year in numbers
 3,906 people learnt to swim, 7,544 attended wellness sessions, and 3,476 took part in a health referral programme
LED Leisure have published statistics to celebrate the amazing things that were achieved in 2023 by their dedicated team and to thank the community for their support.
To discover more of LED's impressive year in numbers and to find out what is on offer at your nearest leisure centre...
 Dangerous items in recycling sacks
 The gas canisters in the image were put out for recycling, but were fortunately spotted by the vigilant depot team
Please note that fuel cans, such as the ones in the picture, present an explosion and fire risk in Recycling and Waste vehicles and the separation and baling plant.
Whilst we encourage the recycling of household aerosols (by putting them in your recycling sacks with your other household tins and cans), 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 the Recycling and Waste team and the plant.
For an A-Z of materials and which container they should be placed into for collection...
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 Have your say
Polling station review launched
 Where would you like your local polling station to be? Nearer or further, or are you happy as it is?
Share your thoughts on polling stations, locations, accessibility and polling districts before the deadline of Friday, 9 February.
 Community grants
New benches brighten up Goosefield Millennium Green
 Goosefield Millennium Green was awarded a Small Community Grant of £450 to purchase picnic tables and benches
Since the addition of new seating in March 2022, the garden has been used more than ever before, with village celebrations, the annual apple pressing event, and various outdoor events put on by the local drama group.
 Events in East Devon
Discover how you can make your money go further
 The event will take place on Thursday, 8 February from 5pm - 7pm at Cranbrook Education Campus' community hub
At this free to attend event, a range of organisations will be sharing advice and raising awareness of the support that is available in areas such as saving money, finances, utilities, housing, and mental health.
To visit the EX5 Alive website, which has more information about the organisations that will be attending...
Sidmouth’s first Winter Lights Festival coming soon
 This project is supported by the Creative East Devon Fund through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund
The Winter Lights Festival (Friday 9, Saturday 10, Thursday 15, Friday 16 and Saturday, 17 February 5.30pm - 8pm) will feature 14 installations, curated by lighting artist Zac Greening, which are responses to the festival theme 'Save Our Seas'. Each artwork is inspired by challenges faced as a result of climate change, aiming to encourage conversations, connections and empower actions that can be taken both individually and collectively.
Sidmouth School of Art has been working with students from Sidmouth College and Sidmouth Primary School to ensure the voice of young people are represented in the exhibition.
 Thelma Hulbert Gallery
Be inspired by a new series of art history talks
 Credit: James Ravilious, Early Morning Mist on the River Taw, courtesy of the Beaford
Deepen your knowledge, develop your understanding and enjoy a greater appreciation of art, by joining a fascinating series of six talks with renowned art historian, John Francis.
Thelma Hulbert Gallery, Dowell St, Honiton EX14 1LX thelmahulbert.com
 Wild East Devon
Family workshops to bring birdsong to gardens
 Get your tickets for a workshop on Wednesday, 14 February at either 10am, 11.30am or 1.30pm
Visit Seaton Wetlands over half term and join Wild East Devon's Educational Ranger Penny to make a bird box. This event is aimed at children who are accompanied by an adult.
Volunteer at Sidford Food Forest this Sunday
 A willow shelter and field beans growing in raised beds at the Food Forest. Credit: Theresa Bisson
Join the session at the food forest on Byes Lane in Sidford on Sunday, 28 January, at 2pm for a chat, and to get stuck in to provide sustenance for people and wildlife.
Bring along gloves and any hand tools you have, although some will be available to borrow. Stout shoes and trousers are advised as prickly material may still be around.
To visit the Sidmouth Community Food Forest Facebook group...
Keep in touch with the Wild East Devon team on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.
Discover more events in the local area by heading to the East Devon Excellence website
Filmmakers of East Devon wanted
 Sleight of Hand's previous work includes Trace of Us (Tate Modern, Watershed), Ergo Sum (Barbican Pit) and Humankind (Coventry Drapers’ Hall)
Sleight of Hand is a South-West based experimental company which develops ambitious, immersive and multi-sensory experiences.
They are currently developing A Silent Era, a dynamic and lively theatre show written by Ellie Chadwick, exploring women’s contribution to the film industries.
As part of the development of this new theatre production (supported by Exeter Phoenix and Theatre Royal Plymouth), funded by the Creative East Devon Fund through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund, they are looking to platform the work of East Devon filmmakers.
To find out more and to send your film in before the deadline of 16 February...
 Free training sessions for Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprise organisations
 Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprise organisations are invited to find out how they could save up to £550 per year on their energy bills. The energy saving advice session at Exmouth Town Hall is from 10am - 11.30am on Thursday, 1 February.
Upcoming online workshops include writing effective funding applications (Monday, 5 February 10am - 1pm), the essentials for enterprising halls (Tuesday, 6 February 9.30am - 1.30pm), and writing strategy and business plans (Thursday, 8 February 2pm - 5pm).
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.
Cases of measles are rising in England
 Since the first measles vaccine in 1968, 20 million infections have been avoided and 4,500 lives have been saved
Make sure your child is protected against becoming seriously unwell, by being up-to-date with their MMR vaccination.
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