 Another year has been and 'scone' - on Wednesday we celebrated our wonderful county for Devon Day
In this week's news and events round-up, read about these stories and more:
Seaton Hole Coast Protection Scheme progresses
 A key step forward to progress the Seaton Hole Coast Protection Scheme has been taken, with upfront investment recommended by East Devon District Council’s Cabinet. The proposed scheme aims to reduce coastal erosion at Seaton Hole, minimising the risk of cliff falls. A final decision will be made by the Full Council on Wednesday 18 June 2025.
Thousands of trees to be planted thanks to council-backed community project
 Michael Rogers (Saving Devon’s Treescapes Project Manager), Councillor Paula Fernley (East Devon District Council Assistant Portfolio Holder for Coast, Country and Environment) and Councillor Geoff Jung (Portfolio Holder for Coast, Country and Environment)
Up to 3,000 trees will take root in Broadclyst and Poltimore thanks to matched funding from East Devon District Council and The National Lottery Heritage Fund. Volunteers have already planted the first 150 trees, forming a new hedgerow at the upcoming Clyst Meadows Country Park near Broadclyst Station.
Improved accessibility for swimmers at Exmouth pool
 Originally developed for the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games, the Pool Pod 2.0 has been installed at Exmouth Leisure Centre. Swimmers with reduced mobility, older adults, and those with disabilities can now access the water independently — without needing traditional ladders or hoists. This accessibility improvement was made possible through support and funding from East Devon District Council, Exmouth Town Council, and Sport England.
Nominations open for Active Devon Volunteer Awards
The Active Devon Volunteer Awards celebrate unpaid volunteers who promote and encourage physical activity within their communities. This year, there are eight award categories.
Find out more and submit your nominations before 5.30pm on Friday 26 September 2025.
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 Events in East Devon
Discover the world of farming this Sunday
This Sunday, 8 June 2025, farms will be opening their gates for Open Farm Sunday – a fantastic opportunity to learn about the essential role farmers play in producing our food, caring for the countryside, and protecting the environment for future generations.
From tractor and trailer rides to machinery displays, demonstrations, and nature walks, there’s something for everyone – but every farm visit is different, and some may require advance booking.
Find a local farm to visit and get involved.
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Final call for entries: THG Open 2025 exhibition
 There's just one week left to submit your work to the THG Open. Any media is welcome, whether that's painting, sculpture, photography, print, drawing, video, mixed or digital media.
Apply before the deadline of Friday 13 June 2025.
Submit up to two artworks for £10, or entry is free if you're 18-25-years-old.
Thelma Hulbert Gallery, Dowell St, Honiton EX14 1LX thelmahulbert.com
Learn to ride a bike or gain the confidence to cycle more
Book your place to receive free training to improve your cycling skills and confidence, delivered by qualified instructors, in a safe and supportive environment.
One-hour sessions during Broadclyst Fun Day on Saturday 28 June 2025, will be delivered by Active Devon, in partnership with Devon County Council and East Devon District Council, for adults who live or work in Devon.
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Discover more events in the local area by heading to the East Devon Excellence website
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.
Which bag do you put your food waste into?
We hope you keep your food waste to a minimum, but even the most careful shoppers and skilled cooks will have some food waste. Food waste is a valuable resource which is used to give a double benefit, generating energy, and producing fertiliser for agriculture.
Capturing food waste is good for our economy and our environment! You can use any single use plastic packaging bag to line your indoor food caddy and keep it clean. Our Super-recyclers favour using bread bags, liners of cereal boxes, and vegetable bags. All the bags are taken out by a special piece of equipment before the processing stage, so they don’t go into the digestion process.
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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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