Let’s work together to tackle damp and mould

East Devon District Council is backing a national campaign to raise awareness of the health issues associated with damp and mould in residential properties.

Starting on Monday, we will be sharing advice and support as part of the first Damp & Mould Action and Awareness Week.

Damp and mould can be a problem at any time but is particularly prevalent in the autumn and winter months. It is important to address the issues quickly, as they can be harmful to physical and mental health.

Read more about the campaign, and follow the council's social media channels for further advice during Damp & Mould Action and Awareness Week.

Innovative waste team tracks down keys put in recycling

Local resident, David Cameron, realised that he had misplaced his keys in the recycling, which had already been collected. David contacted the local team at SUEZ, who run the facility on behalf of East Devon District Council, and informed them of his lost keys.

SUEZ process all of the recycling for the East Devon area and receive approximately 400 tonnes of recycling per week. Luckily, it only took 15 minutes to find the keys using the tracking system on David’s phone. Had the keys been left for another 10 minutes, they could have been baled ready to be sent on for the next stage of recycling.’

Line your food caddy with any plastic bag

As we approach the winter season with Halloween, Bonfire Night, and Christmas, East Devon's Recycling Team collect more food waste than at any other time of the year.

The best thing to do with food is to eat and enjoy it, however, even the most diligent shoppers and best cooks will always have some unavoidable food waste.

To make recycling your food waste easier and cleaner, line your caddy with any plastic bag. Residents tell us that bread bags and the liners to cereal packets are their food caddy liner favourites.

Please make sure you use your food caddy to recycle your unavoidable food waste. It is a very valuable resource which, once collected, we use to generate green energy and produce bio-fertiliser for farms. Find out what happens to your food waste on the Recycling Team's webpages.

Support available for people over State Pension age

Pension Credit tops up pension income and can help with day-to-day living costs. You may be eligible to claim Pension Credit, even if you own your home or have savings.

Claiming Pension Credit can also get you help with heating costs, rent, Council Tax, NHS costs, and your TV Licence (75+). Check if you're eligible, on the UK Government website.

Millwey Community Centre in Axminster temporarily closed

Due to structural concerns, Millwey Community Centre was temporarily closed earlier this month.

While it has been necessary to suspend some activities, East Devon District Council (EDDC) have advised residents of nearby alternative sites to access services like food banks and warm hubs, and the digital confidence workshops have been moved to the Community Waffle House.

EDDC are looking at all the options available to ensure that the needs of the local community are met. We hope to work with community groups as part of that process, so please contact the Tenant Participation Team if you, or someone you know, would like to be part of this discussion.

We are very sorry for the inconvenience, and we will share further updates as we investigate the building issues and work to rectify them as soon as possible.

Explore Seaton Wetlands' Autumn Trail

Help Kay the jay and Cyril the squirrel find their acorns and nuts. Maps cost £3 and can be collected from the Discovery Hut between 10am and 4pm, until Monday 4 November 2024. Once you have finished the trail, return to the hut to claim your prize.

Keep in touch with the Wild East Devon team on Facebook and Instagram.

60s night sells out at the Manor Pavilion Theatre

Samantha the Singer and her band wowed the audience in a sell out night at the Manor Pavilion Theatre Sidmouth, playing well known hits by Dusty Springfield, Cilla Black, Lulu and Petula Clarke. 

Check out the Manor Pavilion Theatre what’s on page to discover plenty more exciting events in Sidmouth.