 Exmouth Town Council to enhance Town Hall as a space for the community
Exmouth Town Council is celebrating the achievement of its long-standing ambition to run the Town Hall, providing a community hub for residents, businesses, and local groups going forwards. Recognising a change to their requirements, East Devon District Council has worked collaboratively with Exmouth Town Council to explore ways to repurpose the building for the benefit of the community.
 Survey closing soon: help shape Cranbrook's Leisure and Community Wellbeing Centre
 Have your say on how spaces at the new Leisure and Community Wellbeing Centre will feel, work, and what features will make them welcoming and enjoyable for everyone.
The deadline for responses is 10am on Wednesday 4 March 2026.
What should local government in Devon look like in the future?
 Your councils are changing. The UK Government wants to simplify how local government works across the county. Visit the Devon Local Government Reorganisation website to view the five proposals that have been submitted for Devon and share your feedback.
Other opportunities to share your thoughts
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.
 Bird ringing breakthrough: East Devon Warbler rediscovered in Africa
 Credit: Sue Smith
The Axe Estuary Ringing Group recorded its first African recovery from Seaton Wetlands, after a Reed Warbler ringed on the reserve in August was recaptured 4,365 km away at Kartong Bird Observatory in The Gambia. The finding highlights the extraordinary migratory journeys of these small birds and the vital role long‑term monitoring plays in understanding population changes.
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 Coming up at Thelma Hulbert Gallery: Looking for Appearance
 © Alex Cree - A Corner of the Artist’s Studio
A unique opportunity to view the work of 34 leading contemporary artists together with historic works by some of the UK's most celebrated figurative artists. The exhibition will feature works from private collections by internationally renowned artists including Claude Rogers, Graham Bell, Victor Pasmore and Sir William Coldstream, co-founders of the Euston Road School, who worked alongside artist Thelma Hulbert.Â
Looking for Appearance will be on display from Saturday 14 March - Saturday 2 May 2026.
Thelma Hulbert Gallery, Dowell St, Honiton EX14 1LX thelmahulbert.com
 Hundreds of residents benefit from warmer homes scheme
 A major home‑improvement scheme has helped hundreds of Devon residents cut their energy bills and make their homes warmer, greener, and more efficient. Between April 2023 and March 2025, the Home Upgrade Grant Phase 2 programme delivered improvements to 176 off‑gas, low‑income households across Devon.
Exmouth Community College upgrades floodlights with Carbon Action Fund grant
 Left-to-right: Councillor Nick Hookway (East Devon District Council's Portfolio Holder for Culture, Leisure, Sport, and Tourism), Elizabeth Lee (Exmouth Community College Community Governor) and Jen Fook (Executive Director of Communications, Operations and Growth from the Ted Wragg Trust)
Exmouth Community College received a £25,000 grant from East Devon District Council’s Carbon Action Fund to upgrade the floodlights on its pitches to energy-efficient LED lighting. The Carbon Action Fund is part of the UK Shared Prosperity Fund programme, which provides councils with central government funding to support local growth, community initiatives, and sustainable projects.
The school’s floodlit astroturf pitches are the only year-round facilities of their kind in Exmouth, widely used by local sports clubs, schools, and the wider community.
Scheduled review of leisure service underway
 East Devon facilities have been run for many years by LED Community Leisure. As part of the current management agreement, and in line with normal practice, the council is running a full and competitive tender process. This allows the council to respond to changes in the market and choose the most sustainable and cost-effective option for the future.
All leisure services will continue as normal during this process.
Discover more events in the local area by heading to the East Devon Excellence website
 Are you having a takeaway tonight?
 Rinse and recycle foil trays from your takeaway in with your food and drink cans and place into your recycling sack. If you have any leftover food, please put in your food caddy. Make your metals matter.
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Registrations closing soon for free business support programme
If you’re running a business, or thinking of starting one, you can now access practical business support that is shaped by you and your goals.
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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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