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Deadlines to register to vote and apply for a postal vote approaching
 It's your last chance to register to vote for the Devon County Council elections, with the deadline of midnight on Friday 11 April 2025 fast approaching.
If you don't want to vote in person, you can apply to vote by post before the deadline of 5pm on Monday 14 April 2025. If you apply for a postal vote from Thursday 3 April 2025 onwards, your postal vote will be issued on Tuesday 22 April 2025.
Other election deadlines
Wednesday 23 April 2025 - 5pm
Lists of candidates standing for Devon County Council elections published
The Statements of Persons Nominated have been published on East Devon District Council's website. To contact the agent please see the Agents Notice, on the same page.
East Devon National Landscape Fund welcoming applications
The East Devon National Landscape Fund aims to tackle challenges, including biodiversity loss, poor mental and physical health, and climate change. Successful projects in previous years have included arts engagement for local people to connect with their local rivers, hedgerow creation, environmental talks at local festivals, upskilling volunteers through training and surveying wildlife. Applications are welcome until midnight on Sunday 11 May 2025.
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 Events in East Devon
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 locally, 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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Join an 'egg-celent' workshop this Easter Holiday
Decorate Easter eggs with artist Agnieszka Wanowicz on Tuesday 15 April 2025. Book your place for the first session, between 11am to 1pm (aimed at 12yrs+, £10 per person), to create two different eggs.
All ages are welcome for the second session, which is free (suggested donation £3), and you can drop in to anytime between 1.30pm to 3.30pm.
Thelma Hulbert Gallery, Dowell St, Honiton EX14 1LX thelmahulbert.com
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Easter Hunt at Seaton Wetlands
Pick up your Easter Hunt checklist and goodie bag from the Discovery Hut. Explore the wetlands and tick off what you find. Take part in the Easter colouring competition for a chance to win an amazing prize. The Easter Hunt costs £3.50 and will be running from Saturday 5 to Monday 21 April 2025 from 10am - 4pm daily.
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Family nature afternoon at Offwell Woods
Become a nature detective as you explore Offwell Woods and discover more about some of the wildlife that makes its home in the woods. Book your tickets for the event on Thursday 10 April 2025 2pm - 4pm, for £3 per child accompanied by an adult.
Keep in touch with the Wild East Devon team on Facebook and Instagram .
Free event to help you take action for a sustainable future
Book your place to join the free East Devon SkillShare event at The Beehive in Honiton on Saturday, 24 April 2025, from 9.30am - 4pm.
Workshops throughout the day will cover topics such as regenerative agriculture and biochar (with Blackdown Hills Eco Hub), taking a creative climate response (with Thelma Hulbert Gallery), supporting climate action (with Exmouth Town Council's Climate Officer), running cooperative buying, and social eating initiatives (with Exmouth and District Mushroom Food Network).
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Discover more events in the local area by heading to the East Devon Excellence website
 Have your say in East Devon's 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.
Roadside litter kills three million small animals every year
Britain is a nation of animal lovers, yet every year millions of animals are killed or injured on our roads – attracted by discarded litter and fruit. Please protect our wildlife by using a bin, or taking your litter home.
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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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 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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