 In this week's newsletter, read about these stories and more:
Phase Two of urgent Exmouth Seawall repairs completed
 The second phase of urgent repair works to Exmouth’s Seawall has been completed.
This critical phase involved installing 150 metres of steel sheet piling, extending the defences from the end of the Phase One works to the Old Lifeboat slipway. The improvements strengthen the seawall against storm damage and coastal erosion, providing vital protection for local homes, businesses, and essential seafront infrastructure.
The seawall construction is now complete, and heavy machinery has been removed from the site. The promenade path, seafront cycle lane and Queens Drive have all re-opened. Temporary safety fencing will remain in place around grassed areas until new seed has taken root.
Next steps: Phase Three – Residents’ and businesses’ feedback will play a vital role in shaping the final appearance of the seawall.
ACED Volunteer of the Year 2025 announced
 Left to right: Louise Cole and Laura Hewitt. Credit: Emily Appleton
Congratulations to the Arts and Culture East Devon Volunteer of the Year: Laura Hewitt from Seaton Museum.
A special recognition award for an outstanding contribution to arts & culture was awarded to Louise Cole from Sidmouth Coastal Community Hub and Sidmouth School of Art. The announcement was made at the ACED Network Summer Meeting at A la Ronde, Exmouth.
Read the full story to find out more about the ACED awards.
Eco-friendly hotel at Exeter Science Park receives prestigious award
 Following voco Zeal Exeter Science Park winning the BREEAM award for Best New Construction/Commercial Project, Councillor Paul Arnott, Leader of East Devon District Council, and Chair of Exeter and East Devon Enterprise Zone, said:
“As hosts, Exeter and East Devon Enterprise Zone is proud to see voco Zeal Exeter Science Park setting a new standard for sustainability in hospitality. The 100% electric, net-zero hotel represents a leap forward in design and operational innovation, showcasing how renewable energy and cutting-edge technology can work hand in hand. As the first building in the UK to use Solarlab vertical photovoltaic panels as a complete rainscreen cladding system, it is not only redefining energy efficiency but also inspiring a new era in environmentally conscious construction. This project underscores our commitment to leading the way towards a more sustainable future for the built environment.”
 Events in East Devon
Join creative sessions inspired by tree life-cycles
Creative Beings will host mark-making and movement to music workshops at Sidmouth's Blackmore Gardens on Saturday 14 June 2025. Find out more on their website and book your place for the morning (10.30am - 1pm) or afternoon (2pm - 4.30pm) workshops for £10, or watch the dance performances for free.
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Exmouth Pride returns
June is Pride Month, a time to reflect on both how far LGBTQ+ rights have come, and places where there's still work to be done.
Exmouth Pride will return to Manor Garden from 11am to 6pm on Saturday 21 June 2025. The event is free to attend, with entertainment throughout the day, including live music a dog competition, and more.
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Record-breaking visitor numbers at Ravilious exhibition
 Percy and Alice Shaxton, No Place, Ebberley, October 1975 Photograph by James Ravilious © Beaford Arts digitally scanned from a Beaford Archive
More than 1,840 visitors have already flocked to Thelma Hulbert Gallery's exhibition featuring one of England's most popular photographers of rural and farming life.
'James Ravilious: An English Eye' is on display Tuesday - Saturday, 10am - 5pm until Wednesday 28 June 2025. Free admission, donations welcome.
Thelma Hulbert Gallery, Dowell St, Honiton EX14 1LX thelmahulbert.com
Discover more events in the local area by heading to the East Devon Excellence website
 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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 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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