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East Devon marks VE Day
 Credit: Ihor Andriienko
To mark the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe, a flag was raised at East Devon District Council's Blackdown House headquarters in Honiton, by Chair of the Council, Councillor Eleanor Rylance, on Thursday 8 May 2025. Councillor Rylance was joined by council staff and members of our military community to honour the heroes of World War II.
Ceremonies across the UK have marked the anniversary this week, with events such as beacon lighting in Exmouth and Sidmouth taking place in East Devon.
Seasonal dog restrictions in place on East Devon beaches
 Restrictions on dog walking are in place until Tuesday 30 September 2025 in Beer, Budleigh Salterton, Exmouth, Seaton, and Sidmouth.
For more details of the restrictions, read the full story.
Have your say: next stage of East Devon National Landscape Management Plan consultation launches
Thanks to everyone who shared their feedback on the key themes of the East Devon National Landscape Management Plan, in the consultation between February and April 2025.
You're invited to have your say in the latest stage of consultation, between 5pm on Friday 9 May until 5pm on Friday 13 June 2025. Share your thoughts on the likely impact of the plan on the environment, including the conservation of species and habits.
If you, or someone you know, is unable to complete an online survey, request a paper version, by emailing engagement@eastdevon.gov.uk. Please submit this request at least four days before the consultation closes, so that we receive the responses before the deadline.
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Donate clothes from your kerbside
 Good quality textiles and shoes, bagged and placed securely in your kerbside recycling box, will go to The Salvation Army for reuse or sale, which supports people in need.
East Devon District Council's scheme is a textile reuse scheme, rather than a recycling scheme, therefore as your textiles will be reused, it is important to keep them clean and dry.
We are unable to collect duvets, pillows, and cushions, please place those items in your wheeled grey refuse bin or take them to the recycling centre.
For those of you wondering if your textiles or shoes are of good quality for collection, we suggest, that if you ask yourself, ‘Would I buy this from a charity shop?’ If the answer is yes, then please place them out for collection. If not, then please place in your wheeled grey refuse bin, which will then go to the Energy from Waste Facility in Exeter.
During times of wet weather, you may wish to hang on to your textiles and put them out for collection in a drier period to ensure they don’t get wet and are reusable.
Find out what you can recycle in East Devon, by visiting the A - Z search tool on the council's 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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Events in East Devon
 Stunning new exhibition opens at Thelma Hulbert Gallery
 Alf Pugsley moving a shed in case of flood, Langham, Dolton, Devon, 1978. Photograph by James Ravilious © Beaford Arts
A new exhibition, featuring the work of James Ravilious, renowned photographer of rural life and one of Devon’s best-loved artists, will be at Thelma Hulbert Gallery from Saturday 10 May 2025 – Saturday 28 June 2025. Visit for free (donations welcome), Tuesday to Saturday, 10am – 5pm.
Thelma Hulbert Gallery, Dowell St, Honiton EX14 1LX thelmahulbert.com
Get something repaired at Seaton Repair Cafe
Each week through May we're supporting the Big Fix campaign by raising awareness of local repair cafes. These free community events aim to reduce waste, share skills, and save people money. This Saturday, 10 May 2025, come along to Seaton Repair Cafe at the Masonic Hall on Queens Street between 10am - 12.30pm.
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'Vibrations In The Valley' on display at Sidmouth Wallspace
 Left to right: Tash Daly (Folk Festival), Coco Hodgkinson (Sea Fest), Tim Clarke (Jazz and Blues Festival), Tara Greifenberg (Sea Fest), Stuart Nairne-Clark (Sidy Fest) and Louise Cole (Sea Fest)
Celebrating Sidmouth’s Festival Circuit, a new vibrant digital art piece is now on show at Sidmouth Wallspace, until Tuesday 3 June 2025. This colourful artwork by Tara Greifenberg, perfectly captures the lively energy and festival atmosphere that has become synonymous with Sidmouth’s grassroots music movement.
Inspired by the eclectic mix of music that is staged in spring and summer, it celebrates the unique ecosystem for grassroots music. Through a four-way collaboration championed by Sidmouth Sea Fest, with The Sidmouth Folk Festival, Sidmouth International Jazz & Blues Festival and Sidmouth SidyFest, this celebration of music is also a demonstration of the power of collective working, pooling ideas, and resources.
Volunteers wanted: Broadclyst tree nursery
Ash dieback is a serious and imminent threat to the ecology and distinctive appearance of the Devon landscape. Devon Wildlife Trust is leading the Saving Devon's Treescapes project, and is looking for volunteers who can spare at least an hour a week to water plants during the spring and summer months.
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Special event for private landlords
If you're involved in renting out homes in Devon, you're invited to book a place for the free Rent Smart Devon event at Exeter Racecourse from 2pm - 8pm on Thursday 22 May 2025.
East Devon District Council's Private Sector Housing and Housing Options team will be there, alongside a range of exhibitors. They will help attendees with things such as staying ahead of the latest legal changes, as well as connecting with housing experts and support services.
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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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