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Are you ready for the UK General Election?
 To have your say in the UK General Election on Thursday 4 July 2024, you will need to register to vote (before the deadline of 11.59pm on Tuesday 18 June).
If you will be voting in person, an accepted form of photo ID is required. If you don't have this, you can apply for photo ID to vote (before the deadline of 5pm on Wednesday 26 June).
Alternatively, you can apply to vote by post (before the deadline of 5pm on Wednesday 19 June) or by proxy (before the deadline of 5pm on Wednesday 26 June).
Restrictions on the council's publicity
East Devon District Council will soon be entering the pre-election period. Rules are in place to avoid the debate being influenced or any candidate or political party being placed at an unfair advantage.
New shared service to manage flood and coastal erosion risk
 Bournemouth, Christchurch, and Poole Council and East Devon District Council have established a new shared service to minimise flood and coastal erosion risks to people and communities within their regions, as well as offering their expertise across the South West.
East Devon's waste doesn't go to landfill
 East Devon is good at recycling as we recycle almost 60% of the material produced in our households.
After we recycle everything we can, everything else, known as residual waste, goes to the Energy from Waste plant (EfW) in Exeter run by Devon County Council. This means that East Devon District Council does not use landfill to dispose of waste collected from households.
At the EfW plant, the waste is used as fuel to generate electricity. At the end of the process, all of the ash produced is collected to be recycled. The ash from the combustion chamber is taken to a facility where, after metals are recovered for recycling, it is used to make construction material. The ash recovered from the flue is taken to a specialist processor to be recycled into building aggregate.
Using the EfW means, that after recycling as much as we can, we still recover as much value as possible from the refuse that is left over. However, the more that we can reduce what we use in the first place and the more we recycle from the kerbside or at household recycling centres, reduces the amount we need to send to the EfW.
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 Events in East Devon
New exhibitions open to acclaim
 Heather Penwarden (THG Open Judge), Kyle Baker (THG Open Emerging Artist winner), Sharon James (THG Open overall winner), Councillor Nick Hookway (Portfolio Holder Culture East Devon District Council), Gemma Girvan (THG Curator), Ella S Mills (THG Open Judge).
The main gallery comes alive with the vivid paintings of THG Open Winner Sharon James. These large, strongly figurative artworks show vibrant scenes of domestic family life. They are intimate moments, inviting the viewer to become part of it, as if we are one of the family.
Sidmouth-based photographer Kyle Baker won the THG Open's Best Emerging Artist prize and is exhibiting a collection of his seascapes and remarkable nightscapes featuring the aurora borealis.
In the Upper Gallery, Devon Artist Network is celebrating its 20th anniversary with a selection of work by key Devon makers.
Open Tuesday – Saturday, 10am – 5pm.
Thelma Hulbert Gallery, Dowell St, Honiton EX14 1LX thelmahulbert.com
Swap vintage and pre-loved clothing
 Come along, look through the clothing rails, and see if there are any outfits that suit your style.
Representatives from Exeter Community Energy, Citizens Advice East Devon, and East Devon District Council's Housing teams will be chatting with attendees about the support that they offer.
This event will take place on Tuesday, 4 June, from 2.30pm - 4.30pm at Bidmead Community Centre in Exmouth.
Free workshops will improve East Devon tenants’ confidence with using technology
 Credit: Cosmic
Residents will be empowered with valuable digital skills through free monthly workshops in Exmouth and Axminster.
This project is being delivered by East Devon District Council’s Housing Community Development team, in partnership with Cosmic, an East Devon-based social enterprise, over 12 months.
The first workshops in Exmouth will be from 2pm on Tuesday 4 June, and Tuesday 2 July at Palmer House. The first workshops in Axminster will be from 2pm on Monday 17 June and Tuesday 16 July at Millwey Community Centre.
Join the launch of the East Devon Carbon Action Programme
 Learn about the support available to businesses, charities and community organisations to become more sustainable, as well as details of upcoming grants available through the Carbon Action Fund.
Get your free tickets for the launch event, which will take place at Exeter Science Park on Thursday 13 June from 10.30am - 3pm.
Stay up to date with the latest news about grants, opportunities, funding, and training for businesses, by subscribing to the East Devon Business newsletter
Less than a month left to enter the 2024 Tenant Garden Competition
 Green-fingered residents of all abilities are encouraged to get recognition for their hard work by submitting their entries before 24 June.
Tenant Garden Competition categories include front gardens, back gardens, communal gardens, pots and containers, veg plots, and eco gardens. There is also a category for disabled gardeners and one for young gardeners too.
To enter, contact tenantparticipation@eastdevon.gov.uk or call 01395 517453, providing your name, address, phone number/email address, plus the category you would like to enter. Those entering the under-18 category must also provide their age. Entrants must live in an East Devon District Council owned property.
Discover more events in the local area by heading to the East Devon Excellence website
 Free training for Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprise (VCSE) organisations
Learn how to make videos using InShot, and create posters using Canva, at East Devon VCSE Support Service's bitesize sessions in collaboration with Axminster's Community Waffle House.
Explore how you can look after your wellbeing in your role at a workshop, in collaboration with Parental Minds.
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 Council meetings dates
Over the next week the following East Devon District Council meetings are taking place:
You can watch public meetings live on the council’s YouTube channel.
Next edition
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