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In this week's newsletter, read about these stories and more:
Share your views about East Devon’s new community
 Have your say on two options for a new community in East Devon, before the deadline of 5pm on Monday 7 October 2024.
A new self-sufficient and dynamic community will be created for up to 8,000 homes by 2050, alongside employment space. It will also be home to a wide range of facilities, from schools and shops to parks and playing pitches, along with transport and sewage infrastructure improvements.
Discover more East Devon District Council consultations on the Commonplace website.
Residents warned about parking fine scams
East Devon District Council have received reports of fraudulent text messages about parking fines. Be wary about clicking on links in text messages and sharing any personal or payment details over the phone. You can report suspicious text messages to Action Fraud by forwarding them to 7726 (it's free of charge).
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 Events in East Devon
BMX pros to perform at Cranbrook Pump Track community event
 Professional BMX riders will be performing tricks, plus there will be a children's competition with prizes, as well as food and drink from local vendors, at Cranbrook's Pump Track. Come along to the launch event on Saturday 21 September 2024 between 12pm - 3pm.
The pump track has proved popular since opening in April 2024. It was supported by East Devon District Council, Cranbrook Town Council, Move More Cranbrook, and received funding from developers.
Free bus travel on World Car Free Day
Explore the local area, visit family and friends, and enjoy the stunning coast and countryside across Devon without the worry of transport costs on Sunday 22 September 2024.
For a list of the bus routes that are covered by this offer, read Devon County Council's news story.
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Last chance: apply for your art to feature in the 2024 Present Makers exhibition
 Are you or do you know a designer maker based in the South West? You have until 5pm on Tuesday 24 September 2024 to apply to feature in Thelma Hulbert Gallery's Present Makers festive selling exhibition of contemporary craft and design.
Thelma Hulbert Gallery, Dowell St, Honiton EX14 1LX thelmahulbert.com
Wild East Devon celebrates successful summer events
 A varied and engaging summer events programme, including sell-out bat walks, canoe safaris, bat box building, children’s holiday clubs and other family events, was delivered by the Wild East Devon team, alongside partner organisations.
The team is busy preparing the autumn and winter events programme, with upcoming activities including family apple pressing, autumn crafts, and bird box making.
For more updates from the Wild East Devon team, follow them on Facebook and Instagram.
Discover more events in the local area by heading to the East Devon Excellence website
 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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Have you downloaded our free East Devon app yet?
Join more than 70,000 people using our smartphone app and get simple personalised recycling and waste collection reminders, the latest collection updates and tell us about a missed collection. You can download the app through the Apple App Store or Google Play Store.
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