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In this week's newsletter, read about these stories and more:
UK General Election on Thursday, 4 July
 Polling stations will be open from 7am to 10pm on Thursday, 4 July. Remember to bring along an accepted form of photo ID.
Where's my polling station?
Find out where your polling station is and what candidates are standing for election by using the Electoral Commission's postcode search tool.
All polling cards were passed to Royal Mail for first class delivery on 7 June. Due to delays with the post, several residents have not yet received their polling cards. You do not need a polling card to vote.
Postal votes
If you applied to vote by post and you haven't received your postal vote paperwork by the weekend, please call East Devon District Council's Customer Service team on 01395 571529 or email elections@eastdevon.gov.uk.
New postal voting rules mean that you will need to fill out a form if you hand in postal votes at a polling station or a council office. You can't hand in more than five postal ballot packs for others (plus your own).
Election results
East Devon District Council will be sharing the results for the Exmouth and Exeter East constituency and the Honiton and Sidmouth constituency in next week's Residents' Update newsletter, through the East Devon app, on social media, and on the council website.
Reminder: put your recycling and waste out before 6am
 Many of us will be enjoying the warmer weather, however, it makes the job even harder than normal for recycling and waste collections crews.
Please put your bins, boxes and bags out the night before, or by 6am on the day of collection, to help crews complete most of their rounds in the cooler part of the day.
Thanks for helping the council look after collection crews.
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Second phase of improvements to Exmouth Tennis & Fitness Centre announced
 Credit: LED Community Leisure
Replacing the roof, upgrading the lighting, and improving ventilation at Exmouth Tennis & Fitness Centre will make games even more enjoyable.
These refurbishments follow last year's upgrade of the carpeted indoor courts to cushioned acrylic surfaces, also funded through East Devon District Council's Leisure Strategy.
Scaffolding will be erected in the week commencing 1 July. LED Community Leisure have shared details of how disruption will be minimised, with the tennis programme adapted during the refurbishment work.
New guide encourages healthier family lifestyles
 Year Six students at Littleham Primary School. Credit: LED Community Leisure
Simple and realistic healthy lifestyle tips that can be incorporated into busy family life, can be found in a helpful new leaflet developed by LED's Outreach Team.
The team worked closely with local primary schools to identify what would be most valuable and useful to encourage and support families to be healthier. You can listen to an audio version of the leaflet on YouTube, read by Year Six students at Littleham Primary School.
Hear from wildlife wardens about GPS-tracked cows, and cuckoos in decline
 Katie, Julie, and Imo
The South East Devon Wildlife team work to protect nature reserves locally such as at the Exe Estuary and the Pebblebed Heaths. Read their latest update in the Shores, Heaths and Dunes Summer newsletter.
Get advice from a dog-walking expert
 Credit: BBC
In April, renowned dog-walking expert Stephen Jenkinson joined Devon Loves Dogs and representatives from national parks, local councils, nature charities and land managers in East Devon. The conference explored how people and their pets can explore our picturesque countryside in wildlife- and livestock-friendly ways.
If you're interested in learning more, listen to BBC Radio Devon's Toby Buckland recent discussion with Steve Jenkinson (beginning at 2 hours 23 minutes and 40 seconds).
Meet South West Water in Budleigh Salterton and Exmouth
 Credit: South West Water
If you've got any questions for South West Water, meet their representatives at The Strand in Exmouth on Wednesday 3 July from 2pm - 5pm or Budleigh Salterton's Lime Kiln Car Park on Friday 12 July from 2pm - 5pm.
 Events in East Devon
Cranbrook runners to be showered in colour
 Photo credit: Live and Move
Inspired by the Hindu festival of Holi, a very safe, corn starch colour powder will be thrown over runners at various points throughout the course. The event will finish with a fun fair including bouncy castles and games.
Register your interest to take part in the 2km fun run or the 5km at Cranbrook Country Park on Saturday 6 July.
 Last chance to see the THG Open winner's exhibition
 The main gallery is filled with vivid paintings from the THG Open Winner, Sharon James. Vibrant scenes of domestic family life invite the viewer to become part of it, as if we are one of the family.
Open Tuesday to Saturday, 10am – 5pm until Saturday 6 July.
Thelma Hulbert Gallery, Dowell St, Honiton EX14 1LX thelmahulbert.com
Pop-up community events prove popular
 Since April, more than 100 residents have visited pop-up events including a pre-loved clothes swap, a community gardening session, and a barbecue, hosted by East Devon District Council’s Housing Communities team. Easter Egg Hunts, storytelling, and trying homemade nettle soup are some of the activities that families said were a “great idea”, with a “lovely atmosphere”.
Tenants told us that “council officers [were] all so dedicated” and that it was good to meet the team face-to-face in a less formal setting. These pop-up events provide an opportunity for council teams to discuss the support that they offer to tenants and how residents can get involved with their housing service.
Valuable advice on topics such as looking after mental health and saving money on energy bills has also been shared by local partner organisations.
The team have planned a cream tea afternoon in Budleigh Salterton for August and are looking forward to meeting more residents.
Discover more events in the local area by heading to the East Devon Excellence website
 Planning applications and decisions
Thanks to the more than 1,700 people who had their say in the Further Local Plan consultation. Your feedback will help inform and refine the Local Plan as it progresses to a final draft, which East Devon District Council hopes to consult on towards the end of 2024.
Discover this week's planning applications by following the link.
 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
We plan to send out our next bulletin on Friday, 5 July 2024
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