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Nearly £10m granted for East Devon community projects
Nearly £10 million of major infrastructure projects across East Devon, including a new school, healthcare facilities, transport links, and sports facilities, have secured funding.
Several community projects submitted bids for a portion of the money from the Community Infrastructure Levy, with a total funding ask of £17 million, significantly exceeding the available funding of approximately £11 million, resulting in a heavily oversubscribed fund.
In total, seven of the 12 bids, with a combined funding request of £9.934 million, were approved by the council's Strategic Planning Committee on Monday 19 May 2025.
Read the full story for details of the projects that have had funding approved.
Sidmouth's Bright Waters Cycle Bridge reopens
Cyclists and pedestrians can now enjoy a safer, smoother route through the park, following the replacement of the bridge by East Devon District Council contractors last week.
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Recycling and waste collections – one day later
Remember that all collections of recycling, refuse and green waste will be one day later next week due to the Bank Holiday on Monday 26 May 2025.
Find out more on our website or by downloading the East Devon app (details below) for notifications of your collection day.
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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
Sidmouth International Jazz & Blues Festival this weekend
Enjoy exceptional live music with a stellar line-up of world-class, internationally acclaimed artists. This year’s programme includes an evening concert to open the festival on Friday 23 May 2025, followed by three days of incredible live music performances on a dedicated outdoor performance stage, a wonderful free educational programme of workshops, masterclasses and performances, plus fantastic free live music events at many local venues.
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Learn carving skills at Offwell Woods
Thursday 29 May 2025 – 10am-2pm
A brand-new event for 12-16-year-olds to get hands-on with nature-inspired crafts in a woodland setting, along with some campfire cooking.
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Dartmoor walk and photographic workshop in the footsteps of Ravilious
Saturday 31 May 2025 – 11am-3pm
Revisit the paths trodden by James Ravilious with Dartmoor-based photographer Nicky Thompson. Learn about James’s practice and techniques using the natural light to help you create the most atmospheric photographs.
Book your tickets (£28, or £25 for THG Friends, and there are limited free places for 15-25-year-olds).
Image credit © Nicky Thompson
Thelma Hulbert Gallery, Dowell St, Honiton EX14 1LX thelmahulbert.com
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Free workshop and competition at Cranbrook Outdoor Gym launch
Get hands-on with the new outdoor gym equipment and learn from a professional coach at a free calisthenics workshop, 10-11am on Sunday 1 June 2025, at Cranbrook Country Park. Watch top athletes in action, sign up to take part, and join the fun challenges that are open to all, 11.30am-6pm.
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Discover more events in the local area by heading to the East Devon Excellence website
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