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Seaton Wetlands Welcomes BBC Countryfile!

East Devon District Council’s Countryside Team recently hosted the BBC’s Countryfile team at Seaton Wetlands Nature Reserve for two days of filming.

Presenters Sammi Kinghorn and Matt Baker visited the council-owned and managed reserve to learn about its biodiversity and the important...

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Great South West outlines ambitions for region’s green and blue future

The economic ambitions for the Great South West, the ‘powerhouse’ brand promoting the Cornwall, Isles of Scilly, Devon, Somerset and Dorset region, have been outlined in the Partnership's first board meeting.

The Great South West Partnership came together on 2 December to discuss objectives to build on the region’s natural capital opportunity, develop a clean, digital economy, and...

South West Business Council pledges support to region’s Net Zero goals by hosting energy leaders conference in Devon

The South West Business Council (SWBC) will be bringing together world-class decarbonisation experts and industry leaders from the energy sector for a key conference in Devon.

The event, which addresses the energy transition and climate change mitigation, is part of the council’s pledge to support Great South West’s plans for the South West to become the first Net Zero region in...

Grants for rural community projects in East Devon open until January!

Do you know of a special project to improve a village hall, community building or shop in East Devon?

So far, more than £10,000 has been given to various schemes which look to improve their community, like with new or improved toilet facilities, kitchens, floor repairs or energy efficiency measures, thanks to East Devon District Council’s (EDDC) Community Buildings Fund.

The...

Share your views: Could more be done to make new developments more environmentally friendly in East Devon?

Could East Devon do more to tackle the climate change emergency in its new draft local Plan?

Check out the list of measures being proposed, which look to ensure new developments reduce East Devon’s carbon footprint as much as possible.

Among the many issues residents need to share their views on, as part of a nine-week consultation on the draft Local Plan, will be the amount...

Thousands of bulbs planted at Exmouth’s Beach Gardens

Exmouth’s Beach Gardens will become a sea of colour this spring when thousands of new bulbs and plants bloom.

The colossal perennial planting scheme, being led by East Devon District Council (EDDC) and Exmouth in Bloom, comes as part of a wider EDDC initiative to make gardens and open spaces more environmentally friendly while looking after delicate eco-systems.

More than 2,...

Connaught@Christmas from above

Light displays bring festive delight to Sidmouth

Connaught@Christmas had a magical opening weekend with perfect weather, clear and cold. As darkness fell, the gardens became alive with enchanting light displays.

The lighting enhances the plants and architecture of Connaught gardens: the bandstand jam-packed with the prettiest sparkling Christmas trees; tall trees and feature plants beautifully enhanced with colour, stunning light-...

Foot Anstey advises GW Global Insights' Management team on MBO

National law firm, Foot Anstey LLP has supported and advised the management team of GW Global Insights (GWGI) on a Management Buy-Out (MBO) of its Gasworld brand backed by Mobeus .

The Gasworld brand was founded in 2003 and has been regarded as the go-to platform for the industrial gases industry and has established a global client base for its publications, worldwide events and...

Theatre Royal Plymouth announce new trustees

Theatre Royal Plymouth is pleased to announce the appointment of nine new members to their Board of Trustees.

Earlier this year, as part of a period of creative and organisational development, TRP began recruitment for new Trustees to increase and diversify their Board. As important custodians of the charity and who set the strategic direction for the theatre, this has been a great...

Drake Circus launches appeal to support local community this Christmas

Drake Circus has joined forces with Plymouth Foodbank to help provide vital food items to those most in need in the local community throughout the festive period.

The shopping centre has teamed up with the foodbank to launch a community collection point, allowing visitors to donate a range of key items that are most needed by families this Christmas while they shop.

The items...

The ultimate festive evening at Drake Circus and The Barcode this Christmas

Christmas has officially kicked off and to help visitors make the most of the festive season, Drake Circus and The Barcode has rounded up a list of places to eat, drink and have fun in Plymouth this December.

From street food style treats, to relaxed dinning and getting into the spirit with a festive film, there are plenty of options available to enjoy this Christmas.

Late...

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