An emerging East Budleigh artist has been awarded one of five ‘Emerging Artist Bursaries’, by the Devon Artist Network.

LISTED BUILDING BID: The owner of 2 Cliff Terrace Budleigh Salterton has applied to build an independent covered way to the rear yard and over the rear parking area.

The final decision will be made by district planners.

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TODDLERS: Baby Bounce and Rhyme at Budleigh Salterton Library is on Fridays from 9.05am to 9.30am.

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ROOF BID: Proposals to replace the existing rear flat roof with a pitched roof at Cromley Cottage, Lower Budleigh East Budleigh.

The final decision will be made by district planners.

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FIRE: Fourteen fire crews tackled a blaze on Bicton Common last Thursday. Firefighters were called out at around 10.30am after two hectares of gorse were reported to be on fire. Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service confirmed the fire was under control by lunchtime. Several appliances remain at the scene to dampen down hotspots.

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VOLUNTEERS: Volunteers are needed at Budleigh Salterton Oxfam. Please ask the manager.

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WALL REPAIRS: Repairs need to be made to the existing listed boundary wall at Drakes School Middle Street East Budleigh, and a planning application has been filed.

The final decision will be made by district planners.

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SALEM CHAPEL: A talk called ‘Devon’s Year of Turmoil’ by Dr Todd Grey is being held on Wednesday June 6 at 7.30pm, tickets �5, available from Budleigh TIC.

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HOME IMPROVEMENTS: Proposals to improve Downderry House, 10 Exmouth Road Budleigh Salterton, have been lodged. The proposals include extensions and alterations to form a new dayroom and orangery on north side of the house, new back door and verandah on south west side of the house and new doors on the north elevation of the study in bedroom at first floor level. The final decision will be made by district planners.

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SINGLE TRAVEL: Bath Travel, Budleigh Salterton, will be holding a single travellers event on Thursday May 31, at 2.30pm. Join the team for a cream tea, fun and games. RSVP 01395 442619.

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SOLAR PANELS: The owner of 68 East Budleigh Road, Budleigh Salterton has lodged a retrospective planning application to retain solar panels on the garage roof.

The plans will be considered by district planners.

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BURSARY: An emerging East Budleigh artist has been awarded one of five ‘Emerging Artist Bursaries’, by the Devon Artist Network. Hilary O’Dwyer, a conceptual artist in mixed media has won the award. The bursary aims to identify emerging artists and assist them at a critical juncture in their professional development.