Hello,
We hope that you had a good Easter weekend.
In this week's edition:
- Clear up operations underway following the stormy weather
- Pirate-themed play park opened in Beer
- Matting increasing accessibility at pebbly beaches
- Exmouth’s first Gate to Plate festival is being planned for 28 April
- Councils outline mowing expectations for Sid Valley residents
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
Clear up operations underway following the stormy weather
 Teams from East Devon District Council have been out and about tidying local beaches, and beach hut owners in Budleigh Salterton and Seaton who have been directly affected by Storm Nelson have been contacted. In Sidmouth, the steps down to the sea by Jacob's Ladder have been closed off, and engineers are arranging for repair work to be carried out as soon as is possible.
Pirate-themed play park opened in Beer
 Beer and Branscombe Councillor, John Heath, with Councillor Geoff Jung, East Devon District Council’s Portfolio Holder for Coast, Country, and Environment
Beer children can now embark on pirate adventures, sailing the seven seas, thanks to a brand-new seafront play park.
It all comes as part of a £400k district-wide revamp by the council, with refurbishments planned for a host of play areas across the district.
Matting increasing accessibility at pebbly beaches
 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.
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.
Similar projects are planned for Seaton, Sidmouth, and Budleigh Salterton, as part of East Devon District Council's commitment to improving access for all.
Exmouth’s first Gate to Plate festival is being planned for 28 April
 Celebrate all the fantastic food and craft on your doorstep at this fantastic open-air event on Exmouth's Strand.
The event, from 10am - 4pm, is free to attend, funded by East Devon District Council and delivered by eat:Festivals
Councils outline mowing expectations for Sid Valley residents
Grassy areas which will be allowed to grow to help wildlife and nature flourish in Sidmouth, will be signposted with paths maintained and created for everyone’s enjoyment.
 John Nettles opens South West Academy exhibition at Thelma Hulbert Gallery
 Left to right: Gemma Girvan (THG Gallery Manager and Curator), Alan Cotton MBE (Founder and Honorary Academician, South West Academy of Fine and Applied Arts), Councillor Nick Hookway (East Devon District Council's Portfolio Holder for Culture, Leisure, Sport and Tourism), John Nettles OBE (President of South West Academy of Fine and Applied Arts)
John Nettles OBE, President of the South West Academy of Fine and Applied Arts and also of Bergerac and Midsomer Murders fame, opened the new South West Academy exhibition.
The South West Academy Exhibition includes original paintings, sculpture, photography and limited edition prints. All work is for sale.
Upstairs, The Glow of Hours features a collection of paintings by Rebecca Partridge, including works responding to the local Devon landscape.
Both exhibitions are open until 11 May, Tuesday to Saturday, from 10am – 5pm.
Thelma Hulbert Gallery, Dowell St, Honiton EX14 1LX thelmahulbert.com
 Upcoming council meetings
 This week
Scrutiny Committee will take place in Blackdown House's Council Chamber from 6pm on Thursday 4 April.
Next week
On Tuesday 9 April, from 10am, there will be an online Zoom meeting of the Leisure Strategy Delivery Forum. In Blackdown House's Council Chamber, Extraordinary Cabinet will begin at 6pm on Wednesday 10 April, and Standards Committee from 10am on Thursday 11 April.
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
Newsletters
Next edition
We plan to send out our next Town and Parish Council newsletter on Monday, 8 April.
To contact the Communications or Democratic Services teams, email communications@eastdevon.gov.uk or democraticservices@eastdevon.gov.uk
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