 In this week's newsletter, read about these stories and more:
Are you registered to vote?
Elections to Devon County Council will take place on Thursday 1 May 2025. To have your say on who represents you and your community, make sure you're registered to vote, before the deadline of Friday 11 April 2025.
Other dates for your diary ahead of the elections
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Monday 14 April 2025 - 5pm
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Wednesday 23 April 2025 - 5pm
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Advance notice: night-time road closures at Trow Hill, Sidford
 Emergency ‘ash dieback’ tree works require night-time road closures on A3052 at Trow Hill near Sidford from Monday 31 March to Friday 4 April 2025 (inclusive) between 7pm and 6.30am. Trees affected by ash dieback could fall on the road and are a high risk to the public.
During the work, a fully signed diversion will be in place via Sidbury / Honiton / Axminster / Boshill Cross*. Stagecoach buses will be rerouted. The alternative signed route for vehicles will be via - A3052, Church Street, School Street, Two Bridges Road, A375, Sidmouth Road, A30 Honiton Bypass, Monkton Road, A35 Kings Road, A35, A358, A3052 and vice versa.
Please note that Devon County Council is responsible for highways, and if you would like to report a problem related to highways, you can do so on their website.
Council funding helps to reduce poverty and social isolation in Exmouth
Open Door Exmouth received nearly £14,000 from East Devon District Council, through the UK Government’s Contain Outbreak Management Fund. This helped the charity furnish its Community Café and extend its opening hours to include Saturdays throughout 2024, as well as supporting the running costs of its Parent Hub and Community Craft Room. As a result, the charity was able to support more people facing financial hardship, mental health struggles, homelessness, and social isolation.
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Successful nappy recycling scheme could see district-wide roll out
A 12-week recycling scheme to dispose of nappy and absorbent hygiene products in an environmentally friendly way was trialled with overwhelming success.
East Devon District Council officers are now putting together a business case, in hopes of rolling out a district-wide scheme – looking at the financial viability and environmental sustainability.
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Are you taking part in Food Waste Action Week?
 Research shows that buying items loose (unpackaged) is an effective way to reduce your household food waste, as you are more likely to purchase just the amount that you need. If all apples, bananas, and potatoes were sold loose, 60,000 tonnes of food waste could be saved every year. That’s 8.2 million shopping baskets!
Find out more about Food Waste Action Week on the Love Food Hate Waste website.
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Have you downloaded our free East Devon app yet?
Join more than 60,000 residents 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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East Devon to mark VE Day
On Thursday 8 May 2025, we will mark the historic 80th anniversary of VE Day, celebrating 80 years of peace since the end of World War II in Europe.
Lots of events are planned, and Councillor Eleanor Rylance, Chair of East Devon District Council, will be raising the VE Day flag at the council's headquarters.
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Sidmouth International Jazz and Blues Festival returns in May
A fabulous, packed programme of daytime music performances are planned for Saturday 24 - Monday 26 May 2025 for the main outdoor stage, plus free music in the streets and at an array of local venues.
A stellar line-up of international acts include British soul legends Soul II Soul, acclaimed British soul singer-songwriter Gabrielle, American jazz singer, saxophonist and composer, Curtis Stigers, and Grammy-nominated American blues troubadour Eric Bibb.
Check out the full programme and buy tickets on the Sidmouth International Jazz and Blues Festival website.
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Discover more events in the local area by heading to the East Devon Excellence website
Is development being directed to the most sustainable locations?
Where new homes, jobs, and infrastructure are built will shape East Devon for decades. This is your chance to share your comments with the Government inspector, who will decide if the plan is made. Review the proposals and share your feedback before the deadline of Monday 31 March 2025.
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Get involved in East Devon's other live consultations
If you, or someone you know, is unable to complete an online survey, please request a paper version by emailing engagement@eastdevon.gov.uk.
 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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