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Staff and volunteers thanked as East Devon District Council celebrates four Green Flag Awards
 Volunteers working at Exmouth's Manor Gardens
Recognised as some of the best in the country, East Devon's parks have received Green Flag Awards, the international quality mark for parks and green spaces.
Green Flag Awards were awarded to Sidmouth's Connaught Gardens and Peak Hill Slope, Exmouth's Manor Gardens, Seaton's Seafield Gardens (all managed by East Devon District Council’s (EDDC) StreetScene team), and Seaton Wetlands (managed by EDDC’s Countryside team).
Congratulations to Cranbrook Town Council and volunteers, who also received a Green Flag for their Country Parks.
Council invests in housing service’s future to ensure residents are safe and secure
 The £10million investment will mean that East Devon District Council’s (EDDC) homes meet new housing regulations and safety standards introduced by the UK Government in April 2024.
Councillors discussed a report about the investment at EDDC’s Full Council meeting on Wednesday 17 July 2024.
High visibility patrols launched in Exmouth to combat antisocial behaviour and serious violence
 Councillor Geoff Jung, East Devon District Council’s portfolio holder for Coast, Country and Environment, and Matt Blythe, Assistant Director for Environmental Health, with representatives from Devon & Cornwall Police at the launch of the hotspot policing initiative in Exmouth
The hotspot policing initiative aims to proactively disrupt crime, act as a deterrent, and to provide a reassuring presence to help people feel safe.
Councillor Geoff Jung, East Devon District Council’s portfolio holder for Coast, Country, and Environment, said:
“We are pleased to welcome this additional funding to enable a multi-agency approach to provide extra policing and patrols in Exmouth town centre and seafront this summer.”
Joint working between the police and council is vital to create impactful, long-term change. Devon & Cornwall Police crime data was used to identify the hotspot locations and create patrol plans which have been shared with partners.
‘Wish-cyclers’ asked to check before recycling
 Baking trays, frying pans, saucepans, and electrical items, are amongst the items mistakenly placed in recycling sacks
‘Wish-cyclers’, who hope, rather than check, that an item will be recycled from the kerbside, are well-intentioned, however they risk contaminating other items that are put out for recycling. Flammable items, also discovered by East Devon District Council (EDDC) crews, endanger recycling vehicles, recycling plants, and the lives of staff.
Residents are being urged by EDDC to check whether an item is recyclable before putting it in their recycling sack, either on East Devon’s app, website, or by asking Alexa.
Do you know how to recycle cleaning products?
 You can recycle plastic bottles with trigger sprays by putting the bottles and their triggers into your recycling sack.
If you're unsure if something is recyclable, visit the Recycling and Waste service's A - Z.
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Thelma Hulbert Gallery at forefront of climate literacy
 Thelma Hulbert Gallery staff and volunteers who are certified to the Carbon Literacy standard
Carbon Literacy is "an awareness of the carbon costs and impacts of everyday activities, and the ability and motivation to reduce emissions, on an individual, community and organisational basis.”
Thelma Hulbert Gallery is at the forefront of climate delivery for East Devon through their exhibition programme, Climate Conversations events and talks exploring climate issues through the lens of art and culture.
Events in East Devon
Create a 3D needle felt bee
Credit: Lydia Needle
Learn about needle felting with artist Lydia Needle, who uses art to concentrate attention on the endangered British bee population.
Book your ticket for £10 and come along on Saturday 27 July, from 11am until 3.30pm. This workshop is aimed at those aged seven and above.
Thelma Hulbert Gallery, Dowell St, Honiton EX14 1LX thelmahulbert.com
Jurassic Discovery unveils 'Last Day of the Dinosaurs' exhibition
 Credit: Jurassic Discovery
Seaton's Jurassic Discovery will transport visitors to the prehistoric era with an immersive, walk-through experience, opening on Saturday 27 July.
Sidmouth Festival of Flags
 Credit: Sidmouth School of Art
32 colourful flags, created by a range of community groups, will fly over Sidmouth High Street and Fore Street until September.
Led by Sidmouth School of Art, in partnership with Sidmouth Coastal Community Hub, the festival is funded by Arts Council England and other local funders.
Discover more events in the local area by heading to the East Devon Excellence website
 Planning applications and decisions
Discover this week's planning applications and decisions by following the links.
 Council meetings
Over the next week the following East Devon District Council meeting is taking place:
25 July - 2.30pm - Audit and Governance Committee
You can watch public meetings live on the council’s YouTube channel.
Health and wellbeing news
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