 In this week's newsletter👇
👷Repairs to Exmouth seawall begin
🌊More people can enjoy East Devon's pebble beaches thanks to new matting
🚲New pump track unveiled at Cranbrook Country Park
🎖️East Devon District Council to celebrate 50th anniversary and Armed Forces Covenant
🎨Exciting events including workshops at Thelma Hulbert Gallery and Wild East Devon
Scroll down to read more about these stories and more👇
 News and updates:
Repairs to Exmouth seawall begin
 Hear the latest news about the Exmouth seawall project from Councillor Geoff Jung, East Devon District Council’s Portfolio Holder for Coast, Country, and Environment
Work is underway to install a steel sheet pile wall along a section of the town's seafront, going much deeper, providing stronger, effective defences from the coast. This is the first phase of the project, with plans for the aesthetic finish of the wall expected later this year.
More people can enjoy East Devon's pebble beaches thanks to new matting
 Beer and Branscombe Councillor, John Heath, with Councillor Geoff Jung, East Devon District Council’s Portfolio Holder for Coast, Country, and Environment
120 metres of additional matting was laid along the pebbly beach in Beer recently, improving access for residents and visitors, such as wheelchair and mobility scooter users. Similar projects are planned for Seaton, Sidmouth, and Budleigh Salterton, as part of East Devon District Council's commitment to improving access for all.
This project builds upon the work done jointly with Beer Parish Council last July, and was supported by a generous grant of £5,300 from the East Devon National Landscape’s Access for All fund.
New pump track unveiled at Cranbrook Country Park
 Councillor Paul Arnott, East Devon District Council's (EDDC) Leader, Councillor Eleanor Rylance, EDDC's Chair, EDDC's Cranbrook Councillors Kevin Blakey and Kim Bloxham, and representatives from Move More Cranbrook
Bike, skateboard, and scooter enthusiasts of all abilities have been trying out tricks and jumps at the exciting newly opened attraction.
This project was supported by East Devon District Council, Cranbrook Town Council, Move More Cranbrook, and received funding from developers.
East Devon District Council to celebrate 50th anniversary and Armed Forces Covenant
 The council will be sharing memories throughout April from its past and present
A ceremony, planned for 6 June, will mark both the council's 50th anniversary, and the signing of the Armed Forces Covenant, which sets out its commitments to supporting armed forces personnel.
To mark the 50th anniversary, David Atkins – who became an Honorary Alderman for his long and excellent service, has spoken of his memories of the council at its inception.
Closures and disruption at Sutton Barton Recycling Centre
 Alternative facilities are available in Sidmouth, Exeter and Exmouth.
Due to essential roadworks, Honiton's Sutton Barton Recycling Centre will be closed on Thursday 11 April and Friday 12 April. The recycling centre will reopen on Saturday 13 April, but there may be delays.
Further roadworks will be in place on Monday 15 April. The Recycling Centre will be open as normal, but diversions will be in place via Offwell.
'Owl' visitors find Community Hubs a 'hoot'
 Alex Goodman and Andrew Bouchier took part in this magical experience at their local Community Hubs
A kestrel, a barn owl, a snowy owl and an eagle owl, from Sharandys Birds of Prey experience, have recently been touring East Devon District Council’s Community Hubs.
Residents learned about, and held, these beautiful and magnificent creatures.
More sessions are planned at Lymebourne Community Hub in Sidmouth on 18 April, Millwey Community Hub in Axminster on 22 April, Morgan Court Community Hub in Exmouth on 24 April, and Seaton Community Hub on 26 April.
To read about East Devon's Community Hubs...
Extra TUI aircraft to operate out of Exeter Airport for summer 2025
 Destinations include Ibiza (pictured), Palma de Mallorca, and Tenerife. Credit: TUI UK & Ireland
The Summer 2025 programme will offer a wider variety of overseas destinations to fly to, and more flexibility in holiday duration and flight times.
Creative East Devon Fund reopens
 The panel will be meeting twice this year. To be notified of a decision in July, the application deadline is Monday 20 May.
Do you have an idea for a creative project in East Devon? Applications for up to £3,000 of funding are now being accepted. To find out more details and to apply...
 Remember to take your great recycling habits into your garden
 The packaging used in lots of garden products is made up of valuable resources and can be recycled at the kerbside with your other household plastics and cardboard. Please note we are unable to collect rigid plastic items such as plant pots and watering cans at the kerbside, please take these to your household recycling centre to be recycled.
To visit the Recycling and Waste service's webpages...
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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 Events in East Devon
 Thelma Hulbert Gallery
Try out new creative skills at an egg painting or a writing workshop
 Discover how to paint patterns in wax on eggs and then dip dye them in beautiful colours, either at the guided session on Thursday, 11 April, from 11am-1pm or the drop-in session from 1.30pm-3.30pm
To celebrate the production of Gluck’s Flowers coming to the gallery space in May, a free writing workshop is being offered to 16 – 25 year olds who identify as LGBTQIA+. Attendees of the workshop on 13 April, from 2pm - 4pm, will also receive a free ticket to the performance.
Thelma Hulbert Gallery, Dowell St, Honiton EX14 1LX thelmahulbert.com
 Wild East Devon
Learn how to carve a wooden spoon
 10am - 2.30pm on 12 April, 29 May, 31 July, and 21 August
Starting out with an axed-out blank, using curved knifes, you will carve your very own spoon, in the beautiful setting of the reedbase at Seaton Wetlands.
Keep in touch with the Wild East Devon team on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.
Come along to a showcase of local bakers, makers, creators, and plant-cultivators
 10am - 4pm. There's something for all to enjoy with artisans, bakes, cafes, bars, food trucks, craft stalls, and more.
The Garden and Food Festival returns to Colyton Grammar School on Saturday 27 April and it's set to be the biggest yet.
Discover more events in the local area by heading to the East Devon Excellence website
 Have your say
Honiton Town Council By-Election
Voters will head to the polls to elect a new town councillor for St Michael's ward on Thursday, 11 April. To find out who is standing and the location of polling stations..
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