 Photo of Bystock Ponds by Kate Williams
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Advice ahead of Storm Bert this weekend
A yellow weather warning has been issued by the Met Office for Storm Bert, which is expected to impact the East Devon area over the next 48 hours.
We are likely to see heavy rain and strong winds, with the potential for some flooding and disruption to travel. The forecast is showing an improvement in conditions from the start of next week.
Over the course of the weekend, please take care and remember to:
- Keep an eye on the weather forecast and Environment Agency advice. The Met Office share weather warnings, and you can sign up to receive these and flood alerts in your inbox.
- Check before your travel, in case roads and public transport routes are affected. Follow Devon County Council's Roads and Transport Team's Devon Alert pages on social media.
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Report highways issues like flooding, blocked drains and fallen trees to Devon County Council.
- Help rough sleepers to access support by reporting sightings to StreetLink or our Housing Options team (0330 6782382 outside office hours).
- Be careful if you’re out visiting the coast, or one of our parks, or open spaces.
- Look out for friends, family, and neighbours, who may need extra support.
- Make a note of emergency contact numbers for services like water, electricity (105 for power cuts), and repairs.
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Phase two of Exmouth seawall repairs to begin
 A further 150 metres of seawall will be secured with a steel sheet pile wall through the second phase of repairs to Exmouth’s sea defences.
Site set up for the second phase began on Wednesday 20 November 2024, with the seawall repair work scheduled to begin on Monday 25 November 2024. The second phase is expected to be completed in spring 2025. The aim is for the area to be fully reopened before the Easter holidays.
The pavement, and one lane of the road on Queens Drive, will be closed for the second phase of repairs to Exmouth's seawall, with temporary traffic management planned, from Monday 25 November 2024. Access to the beach from the slipway, next to Harbour View café, will remain open (but subject to temporary closures). Cordons on the beach, and marshals, will keep visitors a safe distance away from the construction work. If you're walking your dog in this area, please keep them under control, and use a lead if necessary.
Read more about the second phase of repairs to Exmouth's seawall.
 Events in East Devon
16 Days of Action: raising awareness to end violence against women and girls
 The 16 Days of Action campaign is a global call from individuals, organisations, and communities, for an end to gender-based violence, and for the prevention and elimination of violence against women and girls.
To mark the campaign this year, organisations across Devon are hosting a calendar of events and activities to help bring communities together to raise awareness and shine a light on the support available.
Find out how you can get involved in the events, show your support, and learn more about 16 Days of Action on the Safer Devon website.
Support is available to everyone and there are a range of services and organisations that help victims and survivors in Devon.
Come along to the Exmouth Beach Management Plan Update drop-in event
Have you had your say on the options to manage coastal flooding and erosion risks from Orcombe Point to Exmouth Marina?
Hear from representatives from Exmouth BMP’s project team at Exmouth Town Hall on Tuesday 26 November 2024 between 2pm – 7pm. If you can't make it to the event, you can read about the three options on the Exmouth BMP Update consultation website.
Share your feedback in the consultation before 5pm on Monday 10 February 2025.
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Age 66+? Find out about financial support you're entitled to
East Devon District Council's Financial Resilience and Benefits teams are raising awareness of the support that local pension-age residents are entitled to, including the Winter Fuel Allowance. Upcoming sessions include:
- Wednesday 27 November - 10am -11.30am - Throgmorton Hall, Dunkeswell
- Thursday 28 November - 10am -11.30am - Lymebourne Park Community Centre, Sidmouth
If you can’t come along to one of these sessions, see if you are entitled to Pension Credit on the UK Government website.
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Festive workshops at Thelma Hulbert Gallery
 If you'd like to try out a new creative skill, and craft some gifts for Christmas, come along to Thelma Hulbert Gallery's upcoming workshops:
Thelma Hulbert Gallery, Dowell St, Honiton EX14 1LX thelmahulbert.com
Get into the Christmas spirit at Exmouth Winter Festival
Come and see brilliant local choirs, enjoy walkabout characters, take part in or watch the lantern parade, and see the Christmas tree light switch-on, at The Strand in Exmouth. The event takes place from 3pm - 7.30pm on Saturday 30 November 2024.
Read more about what's on, and the event timings, on Exmouth Town Council's website.
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Create eco-friendly willow Christmas decorations at Seaton Wetlands
Join local expert Belinda Martin to craft sustainable Christmas décor which can be enjoyed year after year. Hot drinks and mince pies are included, along with all materials, tools, and expert guidance.
Book your tickets (£20) for the workshop taking place from 10am - 1pm on Saturday 7 December 2024 on Wild East Devon's website.
Keep in touch with the Wild East Devon team on Facebook and Instagram .
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Discover more events in the local area by heading to the East Devon Excellence website
Recycle your aluminium
Aluminium is the most valuable material East Devon's recycling crews collect from households. Please recycle all of your aluminium items including drinks cans, foil, foil trays, aerosols, and jar lids. These materials are a valuable resource and can be recycled over and over again.
Making aluminium from virgin ore uses huge amounts of energy. By recycling your aluminium packaging, you are helping to reduce energy use and helping fight climate change. Keep your aluminium in the ‘loop’!
Read more on the Recycling and Waste webpages.
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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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 Discover this week's planning applications and decisions.
 Upcoming council meetings
On Wednesday 27 November 2024, East Devon District Council meetings include Audit and Governance Committee at 10.30am, and Cabinet at 6pm. You can watch public meetings live on the council’s YouTube channel.
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