 🌡️ It'll be another warm weekend, and start to next week, with an amber heat health alert in effect for the South West until 9am on Monday 14 July 2025. Following this, a yellow heat health alert is then in effect until 10am on Tuesday 15 July 2025. Read more on the UK Government website for information such as how to keep safe and cool during periods of hot weather.
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 Events in East Devon
Come along to Exmouth's free festival this weekend
With three stages of music and performance, there's something for everyone - from reggae rap and rock to choirs, country, and ceilidh. Join Friday night's Silent Disco, watch Sunday's beach play, paint pottery, try laughter yoga, sing a shanty, dance a ceilidh, or try plant-based food. Visit the Exmouth Festival website for the full line-up.
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Don't forget to join the THG Open exhibition launch
 Artwork featured above: © Mellony Taper, Trousseau © Rachael Durkan, Plant Cell #8 © Moose Allain, Village 10 © Belinda Reynell, Gentle Leaves of Summer © Peter Stiles, Bude Sea Pool © Izzy Webber, Freddy, study © Sian Cann, Blue Planet © Cecilia Rouncefield, Smile Please!
The THG Open 2025 celebrates the rich talent of artists in the South West. It is the perfect opportunity to view and purchase work by some of the best established and emerging artists from the region.
The launch event will take place from 3pm - 5pm on Saturday 12 July 2025, with the prize-giving at 3.30pm. The exhibition will continue until Saturday 23 August 2025, from Tuesdays to Saturdays, 10am - 5pm.
Thelma Hulbert Gallery, Dowell St, Honiton EX14 1LX thelmahulbert.com
Discover the wild side of East Devon during Heath Week 2025
Get ready for an action-packed week of fun, fresh air, and fascinating wildlife this summer!
Join the Pebblebed Heaths Conservation Trust, South East Devon Wildlife, Devon Loves Dogs, Wild East Devon, and many more for Heath Week 2025 – a celebration of everything that makes the East Devon Pebblebed Heaths National Nature Reserve such a unique and treasured place.
Whether you're wild about wildlife or simply looking for something different to do with family and friends, there’s something for everyone:
- Family Festival Day
- Yoga and meditation in nature
- Spoon carving and wildlife embroidery workshops
- Military fitness sessions in the great outdoors
- Bug hunts and reptile rambles
- The ever-popular Waggy Walk with Devon Loves Dogs
- Ranger-led walks and nature discovery sessions
Find out more and book your place.
Photo credit: Steve Edwards
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Gain free English and maths qualifications
 Gaining an essential qualification in English and maths can improve your options at work and home. With a GCSE or Functional Skills qualification, securing employment, progressing in your career, or applying skills at home can become much easier.
If you know someone who missed out on an essential qualification at school, Learn Devon can help. Learn Devon offers free courses and qualifications for adults across Devon.
- Courses starting throughout August and September
- Online and face-to-face options
- Fast-track courses available
Visit Learn Devon's website for more information.
Are you an East Devon tenant? Don’t miss the Resident Connect Festival
Join us this summer for a free, fun-filled day out at the Holt Bar and Terrace in Budleigh Salterton.
The Resident Connect Festival takes place on Thursday 21 August 2025, 10.30am - 3.30pm, and it’s packed with activities for all ages, a free lunch, refreshments, and the chance to chat with housing staff and local support services.
Reserve your spot today. Want the full festival line-up and updates? Make sure you're subscribed to the Housing Matters newsletter.
Help improve your Housing Service
We’ve launched a brand-new Resident Engagement Hub – the one-stop place for East Devon tenants to share feedback and get involved in shaping the Housing Service.
Whether it's joining meetings, attending events, or completing quick surveys, your input helps us make things better.
Right now, the Repairs & Maintenance group wants to hear about your recent experience with our Repairs team and contractors. Simply head over to the Hub to complete the survey.
Discover more events in the local area by heading to the East Devon Excellence website
Find out how Sidmouth's Community Food Forest is growing
A group of volunteers, led by Stefan Drew and Tess Bisson, approached East Devon District Council to develop a community food forest on Byes Lane. The initiative aims to provide both a space for local people's wellbeing, as well as wildlife conservation, and nature friendly food production.
Watch the short video to find out more about the progress of the food forest project.
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Did you know your empty toothpaste tubes can go in your green recycling sack?
That’s right – once they are empty, give them a quick squeeze, cap them, and toss them in!
Why it matters
Tubes made from recyclable plastics and metals can be turned into new products, reducing waste, and saving energy.
- Finish the product
- Flatten the tube
- Replace the cap
- Pop it in your green sack
If you're unsure if something is recyclable, visit the A-Z search tool on the Recycling and Waste webpages. Thank you for recycling.
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Have you downloaded our free East Devon app yet?
Join more than 60,000 residents 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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If you, or someone you know, is unable to complete one of East Devon District Council's online surveys, request a paper version, by emailing engagement@eastdevon.gov.uk. Please submit this request at least four days before the consultation closes, so that we receive the responses before the deadline.
 Council meetings dates
Over the next week the following East Devon District Council meetings are taking place:
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Tuesday 15 July 2025 - 10am - Planning Committee
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Wednesday 16 July 2025
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Thursday 17 July 2025
You can watch public meetings live on the council’s YouTube channel.
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