 Amber cold-health alert in place this weekend
 Credit: Devon County Council
It has been a chilly start to 2026, with the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) and the Met Office extending the amber cold-health alert until 12pm on Monday 12 January 2026.
Devon County Council is responsible for refilling grit bins and gritting key routes. For highways updates, follow their Devon Alert page on social media.
Celebrating 10 years of Cranbrook Station
 Left to right: Andrew Ardley (South Western Railway), Sophie Anderson (Cranbrook Town Council), Cllr Kevin Blakely, and Cllr Kim Bloxham (Town and District Councillors)
We recently marked 10 years since Cranbrook Station was opened. Usage of the station continues to grow, with increasing numbers of people taking the train between East Devon and stations from Exeter to London Waterloo.
Competition urges dog owners to ‘bag it and bin it’
 Participants will be invited to take part in an online competition, testing their knowledge of responsible dog walking and pledging to always bag and bin their dog’s waste. A Dicky Bag, for carrying collected poo without any smells, will be awarded to a winner each month from January to March in 2026.
Do you need to re-apply for a postal vote?
 If you applied for a postal vote on or before 30 January 2024, you’ll need to re-apply by Saturday 31 January 2026. Otherwise, your postal vote will expire. If you have reapplied since July 2025, you do not need to take any further action.
New play equipment at Slewton Crescent and Parish Field in Whimple
 Upgrades to play areas in Whimple include a large climbing frame with multiple activities, a double trampoline, swings, and a large spinning disc. The improvements are part of East Devon District Council’s £1.2 million district-wide investment.
 When is my next green waste collection?
 If you’re signed up for kerbside green waste collections, please note that the festive pause is until Friday 16 January 2026.
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 Events in East Devon
New abstract artwork at Sidmouth Wallspace
 Credit: Tara Greifenberg
UKR LXVE calls for empathy and awareness in times of crisis. The work by artist SAME YEAR (Sam Eyre) references Ukraine’s struggles and the fragility of borders.
Join Exmouth’s free community clothes swap
 Credit: Exmouth Town Council
Are decluttering and refreshing your wardrobe your new year's resolutions? Drop off clean, good-quality clothes, shoes or jewellery you no longer wear at Sea Dog Art Gallery and Bar from 5.30pm on Tuesday 27 January 2026. You can then swap them for something “new to you” for free between 6pm - 7.30pm. If you can't make it this time, come along to a future event, scheduled for the last Tuesday of each month.
 Performance and Family Workshop
 To celebrate the opening of new exhibition: Shifting Waterscapes exploring the value of water in our landscapes, please join us on: Saturday 17 January
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Family printing workshop, drop in 11am to 3pm. Printmaking activity for all ages. Free, donations welcome.
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Performance and Artist Talk, 5.15pm to 6.30pm. Live musical performance, followed by artist talk and Q&A. Free, limited to 20 places, booking required.
Thelma Hulbert Gallery, Dowell St, Honiton EX14 1LX thelmahulbert.com
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Free AI workshops to help businesses boost productivity
 Two workshops on 'AI for Business Productivity', will help local businesses boost efficiency, save time, and cut costs. There's an online webinar from 5.30pm - 7pm on Wednesday 14 January and an in-person workshop from 9.15am-12.30pm on Wednesday 21 January 2026.
Stay up to date with the latest news about grants, opportunities, funding and training for businesses, by subscribing to the East Devon Business newsletter
16-19-year-olds in Exmouth: apply for free documentary filmmaking course
 Credit: Screen Devon
Participants on the four-week-long documentary filmmaking course will embark on a whistle-stop tour from preparation to projection. They will learn how to find and develop a story, how to capture it, how to shape the edit, and how to bring it to an audience.
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.
 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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