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• East Devon District Council invites views on draft Local Nature Recovery Plan

  East Devon District Council is inviting residents, visitors and stakeholders to take part in a public consultation on its draft Local Nature Recovery Plan, aiming to understand how people value nature and what matters most to communities.

• Clyst St George School looks to bolster security with fresh gates

  Lady Seaward’s Primary School in Clyst St George plans to replace its main and secondary entrance gates to boost security, including increasing height of main gate, and another on site.

• Former Lord Mayor Percy Prowse becomes Honorary Alderman

  Former Lord Mayor of Exeter Percy Prowse has become an Honorary Alderman of the City during a ceremony at the Guildhall in recognition of his services to the council.

• One month to local elections as people urged to make sure they can vote

  There’s just one month to go until City Council elections in Exeter, as people are being urged to make sure they are on the electoral register.

• Major milestone reached in works to install new storm tank in Sidmouth to reduce storm overflow spills

  South West Water has reached a major milestone in its work to build a new storm tank at The Ham in Sidmouth, to improve the town’s sewage network, reduce the use of storm overflows and protect the quality of its bathing waters.

• Last chance to share views on parks and reserves outside Exeter

  People in Exeter who visit nature reserves and parks just outside the city are being asked to take part in a survey.

• £3.9 million investment to upgrade gas network in East Devon Coast area

  Wales & West Utilities is investing nearly £3.9 million over the next few years to upgrade gas pipes across the East Devon Coast area, helping ensure a safe and reliable supply for around 1,750 customers for decades to come.

• City to foot repair bill for its oldest building

  The charity that runs Exeter’s oldest building – and rents it for the ‘fee’ of one loaf of bread a year – has welcomed a unanimous vote by the city council to foot the bill for urgent repairs.