Hello,
In this week's newsletter:
- Exmouth seawall repairs to begin in March
- New kerbside nappy and hygiene product recycling scheme being investigated for East Devon
- Play your part to help East Devon’s wild birds
- Upcoming council meetings
- Have your say in open consultations
If you've got a story that you'd like us to share in next week's edition, let us know by emailing the Communications team.
Communications and Democratic Services teams
 News and updates
Exmouth seawall repairs to begin in March
 Works to repair Exmouth’s seawall, after it was damaged by storms last Autumn, is set to begin this month – with an expected completion date in late May – weather permitting.
Original plans, costing an estimated £1.1million in total, looked to start work in early 2024 but were delayed when surveyors reported worse than estimated ground conditions which meant further funding was needed.
New kerbside nappy and hygiene product recycling scheme being investigated for East Devon
 It is anticipated the trial, using a test area in East Devon, could start from Autumn 2024 – this is all subject to permits being obtained.
The next steps for East Devon District Council will be to arrange the specifics of the trial and check the data, information, and finances to ensure the proposal is viable.
Play your part to help East Devon’s wild birds
 On the Pebblebed Heaths, many birds nest on the ground or in low bushes, which can make them more vulnerable. People and dogs should avoid walking through areas of gorse, heather and other low growing vegetation, because you can easily scare birds or harm their nests.
Work to secure the cliff at Seaton's West Walk underway
 A large tension crack has been identified in the cliff, meaning that the earth around it must be removed. Until this work is completed, and the area is made safe, the walkway below will remain closed.
Storm damage in Budleigh Salterton
Recent storms inflicted damage to the kiosk at Budleigh Salterton's Steamer Steps and East Devon District Council is currently considering the best way forward.
The Council is aware of the concerns being expressed about the kiosk's current condition as Easter approaches, and more information about next steps will be reported within the next two weeks.
 Upcoming council meetings
 This week
Upcoming meetings in Blackdown House's Council Chamber include Strategic Planning Committee from 10am on Tuesday 12 March, Licensing and Enforcement Committee from 10am on Wednesday 13 March, and Housing Review Board from 10am on Thursday 14 March.
Next week
On Monday, 18 March, from 10am, there will be a Zoom meeting of the Poverty Working Panel.
In Blackdown House's Council Chamber on Thursday, 21 March, Audit and Governance Committee will sit from 2.30 pm, and Overview Committee will begin at 6pm.
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.
 Consultations
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Next edition
We plan to send out our next Town and Parish Council newsletter on Monday, 18 March.
To contact the Communications or Democratic Services teams, email communications@eastdevon.gov.uk or democraticservices@eastdevon.gov.uk
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