 Photo of Beer Beach by Tim White
Hello,
There's electrifying news from the Recycling and Waste team who are trialling a low emission waste vehicle this week.
Keep scrolling for more news, as well as lots of upcoming events, including celebrations of East Devon's food and drink, the Jurassic Coast, and the bats that live in our nature reserves👇
 News and updates:
 Electric waste collection vehicle trial
 RVS, a specialist vehicle converter, has provided us with a retro-fitted electric waste collection vehicle to trial.
The former diesel powered vehicle has been ‘repowered’ to transform it into an electric vehicle. The e-one, shown in the image, is being put through its paces on our Cranbrook and Tithe Barn rounds this week.
The trial, with a converted vehicle, will help us assess if the future conversion of our diesel fleet of waste collection vehicles is a viable option.
This trial is one of a series that we are carrying out to help us plan the low emission fleet of the future, as we progress the decarbonisation of our operations.
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🚨Scam alert: phone calls to tenants
 We've received reports of tenants receiving fraudulent calls from a person claiming to work for East Devon District Council's Rental team. The caller, who was requesting information such as bank details, does not work for the council.
Be wary about sharing personal and payment details, whether that is over the phone or online. If you come across any scams relating to EDDC services then please...
Exeter and East Devon Enterprise Zone sponsoring Devon Women in Business awards
 Do you know a Devon woman in business demonstrating a commitment to great environmental ethics, eco-friendly products or services, sustainability, local purchasing or lowering their carbon footprint? If so, nominate them for an award.
Councillor Paul Arnott, Leader of East Devon District Council and Chair of Exeter and East Devon Enterprise Zone Board, said:
“At the Exeter and East Devon Enterprise Zone, we are focussing on delivering our vision for clean growth, supporting businesses to create net zero carbon solutions. By sponsoring the Devon Women in Business Eco Friendly Business of the Year category, we want to highlight the crucial contributions made by women in the built environment sector. We hope this recognition will inspire more women to work within the sectors responding to the climate emergency, challenge conventions and stimulate innovation.”
Broadclyst Neighbourhood Plan formally ‘made’
 Following more than five years of dedicated hard work by Broadclyst Parish Council and local community volunteers, as well as the support of 88 per cent of voters in June's referendum, East Devon District Council has formally adopted (‘made’) their Neighbourhood plan. This means that it will carry its ‘full weight’ in the consideration of planning applications in the parish until 2031.
Explore a new 52-acre parkland outside Exeter
 Councillor Martin Wrigley (Leader of Teignbridge District Council), Councillor Percy Prowse (Chair of Devon County Council), Hannah Bosence (Land Trust), and Councillor Emma Morse (Chair of South-East Devon Habitats Regulations Partnership).
On Saturday, 12 August, Ridgetop Park at Matford was officially opened.
South East Devon Wildlife, a partnership between East Devon, Exeter and Teignbridge District Councils, designed this picturesque 52-acre site to help protect important wildlife sites such as the Exe Estuary and the East Devon Pebblebed Heaths by providing appealing, alternative outdoor places to visit.
With recent research discovering big benefits from walking just 4,000 steps a day, why not visit this new park for a change of scenery?
Upcoming events in East Devon
 Thelma Hulbert Gallery
Thelma Hulbert Gallery, Dowell St, Honiton EX14 1LX thelmahulbert.com
Young people invited to learn how to display and curate art
 The Create Our Space (COS) youth network will be displaying the artworks created during the Summer Art Week in the new COS gallery space with support from the THG team. All 11-25 year olds are welcome to come along on Wednesday, 23 August from 5 - 7pm.
 Wild East Devon
Celebrate International Bat Night at Honiton Bottom
 As part of our Wild Honiton project, Ranger Ben will be running a bat event at Honiton Bottom on 26 August
Build a bat box from 2pm until 4pm, and then spend the evening listening to bat calls with our ultrasonic detectors during a guided bat walk at 8pm. All tools and materials are provided.
Keep in touch with the Wild East Devon team on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.
Discover local produce at Honiton Gate to Plate
 This Saturday, 19 August, Honiton Gate to Plate is back from 10am - 4pm, with over 70 local food and drink producers, and a range of entertainment.
A weekend of Jurassic themed events in Seaton
 Credit: Seaton Town Council
From Thursday, 24 August until Saturday, 26 August, Seaton will be celebrating its place on the Jurassic Coast, and the 30th anniversary of the release of Jurassic Park with a range of events. This includes a quiz night, a free children's festival, a 90s themed disco, and an outdoor cinema screening of Jurassic Park.
16 day festival celebrating local food and drink returns
 East Devon’s renowned producers, chefs, restaurants and venues have joined forces for a 16 day celebration of food and drink, running from 9 - 24 September.
Some events will be ticketed, whilst others will be open freely for all. To find out more and book tickets
Discover more events in the local area by heading to the East Devon Excellence website
Latest news, consultations and newsletters
East Devon District Council hold regular consultations and also produce regular newsletters and news on different topics, in the last week we have issued the following which may be of interest:
Have your say:
 Council meetings dates
Over the next week the following East Devon District Council meetings are taking place. Any public meetings will be streamed live to the Council’s YouTube channel, and in the event of difficulties these will be streamed on our Facebook page instead.
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