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BBC News
2 days ago
- BBC News
Plea for people to stop fly-tipping outside Devon shop
A Devon not-for-profit organisation is asking people to stop fly-tipping after a recent rise in the amount of unwanted items being left outside its items dumped outside the Sea Adora charity shop in Exmouth was a "dirty and smelly" mattress on Magi Goodwin said she had reported the mattress as fly-tipping to East Devon District Council, but was given no time-frame on when it would be removed. "Obviously it looks awful left outside my shop but, I cannot move it - plus it is dirty and smells," Ms Goodwin said. She said: "We have recently had items such as old dirty carpets left outside the shop covered in paint."We have also had general black bags of rubbish left outside which I did pay to have removed by a rubbish removal company."She said they were always grateful for genuine donations and asked for these to be bought in at times when the shop is open. Sea Adora raises money for a number of local charities. EDDC said on its website fly-tipping was a serious crime and it always looked to catch and prosecute those committing it. The council said those convicted of the offence could face up to two years imprisonment and up to a £50,000 fine.
Yahoo
5 days ago
- General
- Yahoo
Thousands of trees to be planted near Exeter
Up to 3,000 trees are to be planted on the outskirts of Exeter, according to East Devon District Council. Broadclyst and Poltimore have been chosen for the project, with a funding boost from The National Lottery Heritage Fund. Volunteers have already planted the first 150 trees, forming a new hedgerow at Clyst Meadows Country Park, near Broadclyst Station. The project team is now looking for more land in Broadclyst and Poltimore to complete the planting. More news stories for Devon Listen to the latest news for Devon Once complete, a total of up to one hectare (2.5 acres) of native trees and 600 metres (1,970 ft) of new hedgerow will be planted. Councillor Paula Fernley said: "More trees mean more biodiversity, more shade and shelter, and better resilience to climate change. It's also brilliant for wellbeing." The trees are to be grown locally by volunteers at the Saving Devon's Treescapes Broadclyst Tree Nursery using seeds collected from the area. Saving Devon's Treescapes is a four-year project led by Devon Wildlife Trust and supported by The National Lottery Heritage Fund. It aims to plant and nurture 250,000 trees outside traditional woodland settings across Devon by 2026. Michael Rogers, project manager at Saving Devon's Treescapes, added: "Even if we don't always notice it, most of us have seen the impact of ash dieback – from isolated trees to whole woodlands losing their canopy. "But we now have new trees growing in their place, thanks to local volunteers who have nurtured saplings from Broadclyst seed." Follow BBC Devon on X, Facebook and Instagram. Send your story ideas to spotlight@ Plymouth tree felling fiasco cost more than £3.3m Thousands of trees planted to create rainforest East Devon District Council Devon Wildlife Trust The National Lottery Fund
BBC News
5 days ago
- BBC News
Explore bats, moths and more at Devon nature events
From twilight bat walks to early morning moth discoveries, nature enthusiasts in East Devon will have the chance to learn more about wildlife in their local area with a number of Wild East Devon programme is "packed with opportunities to get up close with some of the area's wildlife", the East Devon District Council highlights are bat walks at Seaton Wetlands, where participants use detectors to listen for calls from 14 recorded species, including the rare Bechstein's and grey long-eared bats. "From traditional crafts such as willow weaving and spoon carving to immersive wildlife experiences, there's something for everyone," countryside manager James Chubb said. Also new this year are moth and muffin mornings, which will "provide attendees with the chance to discover the beauty of moths and the staggering diversity of species found at Seaton Wetlands", the council Trinity Hill, nightjar walks will guide visitors through dusk landscapes in search of the elusive, ground-nesting nightjar, known for its haunting events include:Willow Garden Owl, Saturday 7 June, Seaton WetlandsSpoon Carving for Beginners, Saturday 14 June, Seaton WetlandsSeaton Wetlands Summer Holiday Club, 4–8 August
BBC News
7 days ago
- Business
- BBC News
Seaton Hole: Major cliff protection work brought forward
A massive cliff protection scheme is likely to go ahead this year after a council agreed to bring forward Hole on the south coast has suffered repeated major landslips that have left beach users and coastal homes in Devon District Council said 7,000 tonnes of rock must be delivered by sea to Seaton by September to be able to press ahead with the project before prices go council's cabinet recommended an upfront investment of £673,500 this year to enable the £2.2m scheme to go ahead with a final decision due to be made by full council on 18 June. The council said the decision was "critical to help reduce delays and cost increases".Geoff Jung, cabinet member for environment at East Devon District Council, said: "Approval from council will allow us to push ahead and order the new rock to ensure best value for money now, as delays may result in higher costs being incurred next year."The project included increasing the volume of existing rock armour at the base of the cliffs, upgrading the steel baskets used to hold rocks in place and maintaining the current total cost is expected to be £2.2m and has already been approved by the Environment council said it was confident planning permission would be granted, as no major issues were raised during the pre-application report said there was a "small risk" of not getting planning permission but "in the worst-case scenario" that would result in the council having rock armour for future schemes.
BBC News
15-04-2025
- General
- BBC News
Dogs and owners work to help protect Devon countryside
Dogs and their owners are being encouraged to enjoy the countryside in a way that respects the environment as the number of dog walkers authorities say there are more and more people walking their dogs in east Devon as more homes are built in the Loves Dogs is funded by local councils and offers guided walks and advice to dog behind the scheme said picking up dog mess and not allowing dogs near nesting or grazing sites were the two most important issues. Julie Lowe is coordinator at Devon Loves Dogs, a project funded by East Devon District Council, Teignbridge District Council and Exeter City Lowe said: "People are out all the time all across our protected sites, so it's really about helping people to know a bit more about those places so they can do the right thing when they're out with their dog."It's also about being on top of things - so watching your dog when you're out on a walk, making sure you've got a lead, poo bags and making sure you're really engaged with your dog so you know where they are at all times and what they're up to." Devon Loves Dogs is one of the projects run by South East Devon Wildlife, which has been set up to protect three wildlife sites in the area - the Pebblebed Heaths on Woodbury and surrounding commons, the Exe Estuary and Dawlish Strawbridge, reserves manager for Pebblebed Heaths, said there were about 900,000 visitors each year to the site with about three-quarters of those people walking their said: "At this time of year, we've got our ground-nesting birds, so most of the birds here are nesting in the vegetation on or close to the floor."By staying on the paths and keeping your dog under control you're really making space for those birds to thrive."Dog mess could be a issue but Ms Strawbridge said most people "bag it and bin it".She said: "But not everyone is on it - so it's really important that dog walkers have their eyes on their dogs so they can clear up after them."I think most of the waste that's left is purely people just not paying enough attention." Dog walker Nell Parry said: "It's great socialisation for dogs and it's great for people - just to meet and know where you are and to learn about the environment and how to protect it."Karen Heywood, out walking with her dog Ernie, said: "It's been quite enlightening about the birds and the nesting season."You don't feel embarrassed if your dog is not quite behaving itself - it's not all about perfectly-behaved dogs, it's about learning to be with other animals."Devon Loves Dogs has been nationally recognised by the Forestry Commission as a best-practice community-based scheme. Walks are free and held throughout the year.
