 Photo of Bystock Pools by Kate Williams
Major coastal protection scheme completed
 Left to right: Tom Buxton-Smith (EDDC), Lamorna Taylor (South West Flood & Coastal), Henry Middleton (South West Flood & Coastal), Cllr Paula Fernley (EDDC Assistant Portfolio Holder for Environment - Operations), Cllr Dan Ledger (EDDC Ward Councillor for Seaton) , Philip Rees (Chair of SW Regional Flood and Coastal Committee), Cllr Amrik Singh (Mayor and Chairman of Seaton Town Council) , Cllr Geoff Jung (Portfolio Holder Environment – Operations). Image credit: Chrissy Lovebe
The £1.4million project at Seaton Hole Beach strengthens protection for cliff-top homes, cherished public spaces, and one of East Devon’s most iconic stretches of coastline.
Steve Hunt elected to East Devon District Council
 Following the by-election on Thursday 11 December 2025, Steve Hunt will represent the Seaton District Council Ward as a Liberal Democrat councillor.
Scam alert: parking fine texts
 Scammers pretending to be from local authorities have been sending texts claiming that the recipient has an unpaid parking fine. Please note that East Devon District Council doesn’t send text messages about parking fines.
If you’re ever in doubt about whether a message is real, please check with the organisation that you suspect is being impersonated, by contacting them through their official channels. You can report scams by using Report Fraud's online reporting tool, and by forwarding texts to your mobile network provider using the number 7726.
Stay safe, vigilant, and keep an eye out for tell-tale signs of scams like:
- weird phone numbers
- generic greetings
- urgent threats
- bad spelling/grammar
- requests for personal info
- suspicious links or attachments - don’t click on them
 Explore Seaton Wetlands' free winter trail
 Families and nature-lovers are invited to discover 12 wooden robins hidden throughout Seaton Wetlands, between Friday 12 December 2025 - Saturday 31 January 2026.Â
Don’t miss a stop at the Discovery Hut (open Friday - Monday: 11am – 3pm, Tuesday –Thursday: 11am – 1pm), to learn more about local wildlife, grab a hot drink or a tasty snack, and support the ongoing care of the wetlands.Â
 Honiton celebrates unveiling of new artwork created by local school children
 Left to right: Gemma Girvan (THG Curator), Katie Robinson (Honiton Community College, Art Teacher), Honiton Community College students), Heloise Marlow (Deputy Clerk, Honiton Town Council), Mark Regan (Honiton Town Council maintenance), Lucy Wakefield (Honiton Town Councillor and Deputy Mayor)
Honiton Town Council and Thelma Hulbert Gallery (THG) have unveiled a new art installation at the Beehive, Honiton. It has been created by Year 10 students at Honiton Community College working with artist, George Barron. The project was funded by Honiton Town Council through the street art funding stream and THG's Create Our Space project.
Thelma Hulbert Gallery, Dowell St, Honiton EX14 1LX thelmahulbert.com
Free public art displays tell the story of the River Sid
 Credit: Sidmouth School of Art
'Confluence - the River Sid and Its Tributaries' is currently on display at the Riverside Art Space in the Sensory Garden at the end of the Ham, and the red telephone boxes on Market Square in Sidmouth.
These linked exhibitions, funded by the Creative East Devon Fund through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund, showcase the work of children, young people, and adults, inviting us to look at the invertebrates, birds, fish, and mammals found in their local river.
Discover more events in the local area by heading to the East Devon Excellence website
Temporary changes to stray dog management
 A recent parvovirus outbreak means there are short-term changes to how stray dogs are collected and housed.
These arrangements will be in place for around two weeks while an alternative safe holding location is secured. If you find a stray dog:
- Stay in the area – the owner may be nearby.
- Post a photo on community social media and lost pet websites.
- Call into a vet to check for a microchip.
If you still need help, please call Environmental Health on 01395 517457.
Remember, it’s important to protect your pets. Make sure your dog is fully vaccinated against serious diseases like parvovirus and is microchipped, as required by law.
 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.
 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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