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In this week's newsletter, read about these stories and more:
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 Final phase of Feniton Flood Alleviation scheme due to start
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 Summer bank holiday refuse collections update
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 Beach accessibility scheme extended
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 Festival fun for East Devon tenants
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 Business owner or charity? Get help to reduce your carbon footprint
 New development proposals near your town – join the debate
 In preparation of East Devon District Council’s Local Plan, proposals for large developments across East Devon will be considered at a series of public meetings throughout September.
East Devon District Council’s Strategic Planning Committee will consider every major development site allocation with dedicated time for residents, and town and parish councils, to make their views heard.
Each meeting will focus on certain areas:
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Tuesday 3 September 2024: Exmouth, Lympstone, Woodbury, Exton (morning); Budleigh Salterton, East Budleigh, Otterton (afternoon)
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Wednesday 11 September 2024: Sidmouth, Newton Poppleford (morning); Seaton, Colyton, Beer, Branscombe, Uplyme (afternoon)
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Tuesday 20 September 2024: Honiton (inc. edge-of-town sites in Gittisham), Dunkeswell, Upottery (morning); Axminster, Hawkchurch, Musbury, Kilmington (afternoon)
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Friday 23 September 2024: Strategic West End Sites, Broadclyst, Clyst St Mary, West Clyst, Whimple (morning); Ottery St Mary, Tipton St John, West Hill, Payhembury, Plymtree, Broadhembury (afternoon)
Details of how to participate in these meetings is available on the council's website or find out more by watching the video from Councillor Todd Olive, EDDC's Portfolio Holder for Strategic Planning.
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Final phase of Feniton Flood Alleviation scheme due to start
L-R Back row: Cllr Peter Faithful (EDDC), Cllr Geoff Jung (EDDC), Cllr Paula Fernley (EDDC), Kelly Cowling (Kier),
Neil Trimnell (Kier), Cllr Alasdair Bruce (EDDC)
Front row: Tom Buxton-Smith (EDDC), Jayne Blackmore (Feniton Parish Council)
Work to complete the £6m flood alleviation scheme for Feniton, designed to reduce the flood risk to 65 residential homes plus help prevent disruption to the primary school and local transport, will begin in the autumn.
This phase of the scheme is anticipated to take approximately 12 months to complete, with the works mainly taking place within fields around the village.
While the work is ongoing, some road and public area closures will be necessary. All affected residents are being consulted and where necessary, special access provided. The first road closure will be in Feniton’s Ottery Road starting in November and into December, when closures in Green Lane and Wells Avenue will also begin.
Read more about the work already completed as part of the scheme.
Why the Blue Flag is flying again on Exmouth seafront
 Exmouth seafront, June 2024
The Blue Flag is once again flying over Exmouth Beach as water quality has returned to qualifying levels. It has been 5 days since the pollution incident ended and no more sewerage has been released by South West Water in the intervening period.
The Blue Flag is more than a symbol of water quality; it represents a commitment to comprehensive beach management, waste management, accessibility, and environmental education. Achieving this status requires meeting strict international standards and has been awarded to Exmouth beach for each of the past 6 years.
East Devon Council’s officers are responsible for the overall beach management and are closely monitoring the situation in Exmouth to ensure the safety of the beach and the wellbeing of its users. The water pollution is out of the council’s control, but should any further pollution incidents arise, the Blue Flag will be immediately lowered until the situation is fully resolved.
For more information about Blue Flag and Seaside Awards, please visit the East Devon Council’s website under the Blue Flag and Seaside Awards - FAQs section.
Beach accessibility scheme extended
 Following successful trials at Seaton and Beer beaches over the last three summers, accessible track matting has been installed at:
- The eastern end of Seaton beach
- Sidmouth Town beach
- Budleigh Salterton beach
Beer beach benefits from having track matting all year round.
The track matting creates a smooth path across the pebbles, making it easier for mobility scooter, wheelchair and pushchair users, and those who are unsteady on their feet, to access the beach.
The matting will remain in place until late September, before it is safely stored through the winter and returned next May.
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Temporary arrangements for Maer Road Car Park this Bank Holiday weekend
Maer Road Car Park in Exmouth will be partially closed this weekend to allow South West Water safe access to the Maer Lane pumping station whilst the repairs to the burst sewage main are carried out. The area of the car park shaded red, including the main entrance will be closed to the public and a temporary entrance will be available at the bottom of the car park.
There will also be up to 10 South West Water tankers parked at Estuary Coach and Lorry Park for the duration of the weekend.
The pipe repair will require continuous waste removal from the pumping station, and East Devon District Council will support South West Water during these essential works. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause, and we will work with SWW and their contractors to minimise the ongoing disruption and ensure the safety of car park users.
GCSE success for our apprentice Will
Yesterday Will our Arborist Apprentice received his GCSE results. Will chose to do an apprenticeship with East Devon District Council straight after completing his exams.
“Hi, I’ve been in this role for 6 weeks and am really enjoying it. I chose to do an apprenticeship because I wanted to gain experience, while working first hand on the job, gaining new knowledge and skills while getting to work in the outdoors.
The best part of the job is being able to work with and learn from a great team. I am also able to attend college and can gain a wider knowledge and skills in the arborist industry which I can do on the job and practice these. Most importantly I get to help, improve, and look after my local area.”
If you would like to find out more about working with the council, visit Careers - East Devon for our latest apprenticeship opportunities.
Renowned Ukranian sand artist comes to East Devon
 Oksana Merhut, a Ukrainian sand-animation artist, will come to perform in Honiton this September.
Audiences will be offered a unique opportunity to see sand animation, a beautiful artform, widely used in Ukraine since 2006.
Sand animation is a form of art, where the artist creates live pictures in the sand. One image transforms seamlessly into another on a screen accompanied by music and storytelling (bilingual – Ukrainian and English).
The sand artist, Oksana Merhut, has a huge following in Ukraine and Europe for her sand animations. She is the winner of multiple talent shows and founder of the Sand Art Academy in Ukraine. With a light wave of her hands, she instantly transforms the sand to create mesmerizing worlds.
The show will be take place at The Beehive, Honiton on Saturday 14 September 2024 at midday.
For more information, or to book tickets, visit The Beehive's website
 Bank holiday refuse collections update
 All collections of recycling, refuse and green waste will be one day later next week, due to the summer bank holiday on Monday 26 August 2024.
To find out more, please download the East Devon app for notifications of your collection day, or visit the our website for your bank holiday recycling and waste collection day changes for this year.
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Business owner or charity? Get help to reduce your carbon footprint
 Local businesses, community organisations and charities are invited to reduce their carbon footprint and energy costs with funding from East Devon District Council's Carbon Action Fund.
Grants of between £2,000 and £50,000 are on offer to support initiatives including LED lighting, reducing, or reusing waste in production processes, as well as the installation of insulation, solar panels and air-source heat pumps.
In special cases, grants of up to £100,000 may also be considered for larger scale decarbonisation projects, but applicants must contact our Economic Development team before applying.
You can apply via our website.
The Carbon Action Fund is part of our Carbon Action Programme, a comprehensive support package providing organisations with the tools and resources they need to decarbonise.
 Festival fun for East Devon tenants
 Yesterday we welcomed over 100 East Devon District Council tenants to enjoy a day of celebration and pride in their communities at our annual Tenants’ Festival.
The event at the Sid Vale Scout Hut in Sidmouth featured a great line-up of activities, like workshops, fun for the kids, a story tent, and even a birds of prey experience!
Tenants got the chance to connect with friends and neighbours from across the district and learn about the different ways we can support them to improve their neighbourhoods, including with community gardening projects and access to the Community Initiative Fund.
The headline act of the day was the Awards Ceremony, where prizes were given out for Neighbour of the Year, Young Person of the Year, Involved Tenant of the Year and Council Officer of the Year.
Thank you to our Communities Team, and the sponsors Ian Williams and Liberty Gas, for organising the event. You can find out more about getting involved with the Housing Service on our website.
 Events in East Devon
 Bug hunt in Honiton Bottom
Wednesday 28 August 2024 from 11am to 3pm
Drop in, no booking required
Search for the bugs that make Honiton Bottom Community nature reserve their home . Swish bug nets through the meadow grass and go dipping in the stream to see what you can find.
Find out more
 Current consultations
Discover more East Devon District Council consultations on the Commonplace website.
 Planning applications and decisions
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