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Devon councils announce proposal for new local government structure for the county
 The proposed council for the East Devon area would also include North Devon, Torridge, Mid Devon, and Exeter
Devon’s district councils have collaboratively joined forces to respond to government proposals to reorganise local government in the county. Areas such as Devon, which currently has a ‘two-tier’ system comprising a county council and district councils, are being asked to develop new unitary authorities.
The councils have consulted widely with residents, partners, businesses, and other key stakeholders to ensure the proposals reflect the needs and ambitions of Devon’s communities.
The councils are continuing to refine their proposals prior to their submission based on ongoing feedback and will be holding further engagement sessions. The full case for change will be submitted to the Government by the deadline of Friday 28 November 2025.
Creative East Devon Fund supports new culture and heritage projects
 Four of Swords workshop © Yulia YP / Four of Swords
Inspiring projects across multiple creative industries (music, dance, theatre, heritage, film, spoken word, digital and visual arts) will be supported through the third round of the Creative East Devon Fund.
The funds will help improve the lives of East Devon residents in many ways including:
- Tackling environmental, economic, social, and cultural issues
- Improving access, restoring, or enhancing cultural facilities or creative networks
- Developing initiatives to specifically improve the cultural offer for young adults (18-30 years) in East Devon
 Events in East Devon
Join a fun half-term workshop at Thelma Hulbert Gallery
Free drop-in sessions
Family animation workshop at The Beehive
Tuesday 28 October 2025 - 12.30pm - 2pm
Create and film your own ghostly animations with THG's animation expert.
Family printmaking workshop
Thursday 30 October 2025 - 11am - 3pm
Create festive cards, prints, bookmarks, gift tags and baubles. Aimed at 5+.
Creative play for under 5's
Friday 31 October 2025 - 10.30am - 12pm
Fun, play-based art session for babies and toddlers on the last Friday of every month.
 Family clay workshop (£10 per person, includes firing of two pieces)
Saturday 1 November, 11am - 1pm or 2pm - 4pm.
Book your places on this family workshop to work with clay to create objects which will be fired for you.
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
Have your say on Woodbury’s future: Neighbourhood Plan consultation now open
Why not take part in other active consultations and surveys?
 Aerial view of Cranbrook (c) Still Imaging
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.
Are you recycling this valuable material?
 Aluminium is the most valuable material that the Recycling Team collect from East Devon households. Help us make the most of it by recycling all your aluminium items, like drink cans, foil, aerosols, and jar lids.
Read more about the Recycling and Waste service on the council website.
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 Upcoming council meetings
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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