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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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Solar Panel group-buying scheme will save you money and help save the planet

Devon's householders have the chance to help the county become net-zero by joining Devon Climate Emergency's (DCE) solar panel group-buying scheme.

DCE is made up of Devon's principle public and private sector organisations, and they have joined forces to draw up a Carbon Plan, the county's roadmap to carbon neutrality.

The DCE's latest project is Solar Together and, with...

Saddle-up for Cycle September!

Devon residents and businesses are encouraged to sign up for the fifth Cycle September in Devon and take part in the annual cycle challenge.

So far more than 1450 new riders have been encouraged to take up cycling by signing up to the scheme. In total, over 6.7 million miles have been clocked up by 7,254 riders since Cycle September first took place.

You can take part in...

Public consultation starts on flood risk management strategy

A public consultation is underway on Devon’s latest flood risk management strategy.

The draft document , produced by Devon County Council and partner authorities, outlines how the risk of flooding to property and infrastructure will be managed and reduced over the next six years, from 2021-2027.

The strategy looks at how plans for flood alleviation schemes can be developed...

£300,000 to spend on creating new sports facilities in Exmouth goes to the vote

East Devon District Council has £300,000 to spend on creating new sports facilities in Exmouth or improving ones that already exist. Residents now get to decide what the money is spent on!

The funds – Section 106 money - have been collected by East Devon District Council from housing developments in the parish and since 2008 the council has a clear policy of ensuring that residents...

School transport guidelines drawn up ahead of September return

The Department for Education (DfE) has produced school transport guidelines as it prepares for a full return of students in September, and Devon County Council has been working with schools, colleges and transport operators to plan for this return. Social distancing guidance, which applies to passengers on public transport, will not apply on dedicated school transport which is not open to the...

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Exmouth play area benefits from £100,000 of exciting new play activities chosen by local children

The play area in Brixington Park in Exmouth has a new lease of life, thanks to East Devon District Council, which has put in £100,000 of modern and exciting equipment.

The new design has a lifeboat theme and contains all the equipment asked for by children and young people at Brixington Primary School and at several community groups that meet at Brixington Community Church. It...

New Race for Life date to help beat cancer

Fundraisers in Devon are set to unite against cancer by taking part in a special Race for Life day this September.

Organisers Cancer Research UK were forced to cancel all 400 mass participation events in 2020 to protect the country’s health during the COVID-19 outbreak. This included Race for Life events in Exeter, Barnstaple and Plymouth.

The charity is expecting a...

Devon & Somerset Freemasons give £13,000 to help improving lives in Plymouth

During this time of increased pressure on services and charities the Devonshire Freemasons have tried to support as many good causes as possible, one of those selected is “Improving Lives Plymouth” and a grant of £8000 was given to them this week by the Masonic Charitable Foundation (MCF) and the Freemasons of Devonshire when Peter Keaty and Reuben Ayres representing the Freemasons met up...

Dairy Farmers across the South West set for major boost from new trade deals

Farmers across the South West are set to benefit from future Free Trade Agreements with the US, Japan, Australia and New Zealand, which will open up new opportunities to sell local produce overseas.

The International Trade Minister, Ranil Jayawardena visited a number of farms across the South West today including Quicke’s Farm and The Black Farmer, to see first-hand the agricultural...

6 ways to advance your career

In the context of immense global challenges, for many, progressing with their career has never been so difficult. Employment opportunities are limited in many industries at the moment which can make career advancement difficult.

This means that if you are serious about your career, you need to get creative and make the extra effort to achieve career progression. Here are 6 things you...

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