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Help shape East Devon’s Anti-Poverty Strategy
East Devon is a beautiful place to live and work, with its market towns, coastal areas, and rural landscapes. However, within our communities there are residents who don’t have enough money or resources to meet basic needs. Increasing foodbank use and the need for other emergency support, illustrates that some residents cannot afford food, energy, or a decent home to live in.
Your feedback in the newly launched Anti-Poverty Strategy consultation will help ensure that East Devon District Council’s (EDDC) services meet the needs of our communities, addressing these financial challenges. Take part in the consultation before the deadline of 5pm on Friday 18 October 2024.
Questions cover topics such as what poverty means to you, whether the impacts of poverty differ in towns to countryside locations, and what support you think would be most important to resolve these issues. If you have limited online access, you may request a paper version by emailing engagement@eastdevon.gov.uk or calling Customer Services on 01404515616 (during office hours).
Enhancing the quality of life for residents is a key priority for East Devon District Council and tackling poverty is vital to improve people’s health, wellbeing, and future opportunities. The council has a dedicated Financial Resilience Team, who work directly with individual residents, in collaboration with partner agencies, to provide support, advice, and to solve root causes of poverty. Between 1 April 2024 and 27 September 2024, EDDC’s team distributed nearly £285,000 of UK Government Household Support Funding to more than 1,400 East Devon low-income households.
Once the consultation closes, the responses will be analysed and used to inform the strategy, which will be subject to approval from councillors.
Don't forget to take part in East Devon's other consultations
Discover more East Devon District Council consultations on the Commonplace website.
Positive results for mental health support in Axminster schools
A support programme for Axminster schools achieved several positive outcomes, with children and parents reporting a better understanding of mental health, more confidence, higher self-esteem, as well as a stronger sense of identity, self-expression, and resilience. They also benefitted from better access to work and a stronger commitment to school and education.
During the 2023/24 academic year, East Devon District Council commissioned three non-profit groups to help address the emotional and psychological needs of children and parents as they navigated life after the Covid-19 pandemic. Read the news story to find out more about the project.
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Events in East Devon
Ten days of engaging, educational, and inspirational events showcasing science
A wide range of talks and activities for all ages, designed to spark curiosity, are scheduled from Friday 4 to Sunday 13 October 2024. Find out more about this year's programme on Sidmouth Science Festival's website.
Receive free advice about how to reduce your energy bills
Exeter Community Energy will be sharing useful tips about energy efficiency on 'Super Science Saturday' 5 October 2024, from 10.30am until 4.30pm, at Kennaway House in Sidmouth.
Hear from Thelma Hulbert Gallery's exhibiting artist, Anne Jackson
Join exhibiting artist Anne Jackson in conversation with writer and critic Katy Macleod. Discover more about 'The Witchcraft Series' exhibition (at Thelma Hulbert Gallery until Saturday 2 November 2024) and her artistic practice.
Book your £5 tickets to join the event from 2pm - 3pm on Saturday 19 October 2024.
Thelma Hulbert Gallery, Dowell St, Honiton EX14 1LX thelmahulbert.com
Free cycle training sessions for adults
Working in partnership with Devon County Council, Active Devon is offering free adult cycling training to help you get cycling, improve your skills and gain confidence. Delivered by qualified cycling instructors in a safe and supportive environment, the sessions are for anyone aged 18 years old or over who lives or works in Devon.
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Discover more events in the local area by heading to the East Devon Excellence website
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.
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Have you downloaded our free East Devon app yet?
Join more than 70,000 people using our smartphone app and get simple personalised recycling and waste collection reminders, the latest collection updates and tell us about a missed collection. You can download the app through the Apple App Store or Google Play Store.
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