 Credit: The Tar Barrels of Ottery St Mary (scheduled for Wednesday 5 November 2025)
In this week's newsletter, read about these stories and more:
Fly-tipping in focus again – second public awareness event takes place
 A staged fly-tip at an event in Budleigh Salterton provided a realistic and impactful representation of the kind of illegal dumping that sadly occurs across East Devon. Advice about responsible dog ownership, microchipping, and reporting fouling or nuisance behaviour, was also provided by East Devon District Council's (EDDC) Dog Enforcement Officer.
Raising awareness and prompting open conversations, EDDC ran the event in partnership with Devon & Cornwall Police, the Environment Agency, Clean Devon, Clinton Devon Estates, and other local organisations.
Grants up to £30k available to cut carbon in East Devon
 Businesses and community groups in East Devon can now apply for decarbonisation grants ranging from £2,000 to £30,000.
The Carbon Action Fund is now open and will close at 4pm on 10 November 2025, with all projects needing to be complete by the end of March 2026. Grants are available for equipment such as solar panels, heat pumps, and LED lighting, provided they are recommended in a carbon action plan.
Stay up to date with the latest news about grants, opportunities, funding and training for businesses, by subscribing to the East Devon Business newsletter
Remember to separate glass jars and lids
 When recycling your glass jars in your recycling box, please be a super-recycler and take the lids off, then drop them into your green recycling sack, the Recycling Team can then recover the lids too. The lids are made from aluminium which is a valuable metal.
For more information, including an A - Z search tool to help you recycle, visit the Recycling and Waste webpages.
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 Events in East Devon
Last chance to submit entries for the Present Makers 2025 exhibition
 Thelma Hulbert Gallery is looking for South West designer makers who produce high quality work to feature in their annual Christmas selling exhibition of contemporary craft, Present Makers 2025 (Saturday 8 November - Wednesday 24 December 2025).
Entries will highlight work across a range of materials including glass, jewellery, ceramics, textiles, prints and wood, as well as unique Christmas cards and decorations.
The deadline of 5pm on Friday 26 September is fast approaching. It's free to apply, and you can find out more about how to apply on the gallery's website.
Thelma Hulbert Gallery, Dowell St, Honiton EX14 1LX thelmahulbert.com
New artwork on display at Sidmouth Wallspace
 Puzzle 4 Sidmouth by Bob and Roberta Smith - photo courtesy of the artist and Sidmouth School of Art
This graphic poster, on display until Thursday 6 November 2025, invites curiosity and prompts viewers to closely examine and decipher its message. Bob and Roberta Smith's signature painted slogans, playful lettering, and dynamic colours, form a visual puzzle.
Discover more events in the local area by heading to the East Devon Excellence website
 Active consultations and surveys
If you, or someone you know, is unable to complete an online consultation or 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 the response is received before the deadline.
 Upcoming council meetings
Planning Committee will be meeting on Tuesday 23 September 2025 from 10am. You can find a calendar of upcoming meetings on the East Devon District Council website and watch public meetings live on the council’s YouTube channel.
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