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News published 2021
Consultation to make Queen Street and Iron Bridge road layouts permanent
An online public consultation on the future of the road layout in Queen Street, Exeter, has been launched by Devon County Council.
Published: 17 September 2021
New Exeter smart bins to make collections more efficient
New ‘intelligent’ litter bins that squash the waste down and send out a message when they’re full have been installed at a popular beauty spot in Exeter.
Published: 17 September 2021
Sustainability showcase highlights the fight against climate change
Organisations aiming to make a difference in the fight against climate change are taking part in a two-day sustainability event as part of Great Big Green Week 2021.
Published: 17 September 2021
Wildlife Photographer of the Year arrives at the RAMM
The world-renowned exhibition, on loan from the Natural History Museum in London, will open at Exeter City Council’s Royal Albert Memorial Museum on 25 September 2021
Published: 16 September 2021
Weekly Planning Applications: 16 Sept 2021
The following planning applications have been received for the week 16 Sept 2021
Published: 16 September 2021
History of Exeter Ship Canal set to feature on new TV programme
Staff from the City Council’s Waterways team have been taking part in filming for a new TV programme exploring the history of the Exe Estuary and the Exeter Ship Canal.
Published: 16 September 2021
Protect you and your baby by having the vaccine
Pregnant women are being reassured by the NHS in Devon that having the COVID-19 vaccination is the best and safest way to protect them and their baby from the serious complications that can be caused by the virus.
Published: 15 September 2021
Paddling Pools in Heavitree close for the season
Paddling pools at Heavitree Pleasure Ground in Exeter will not now reopen this year, the City Council has revealed. Water play facilities at the Splashpad in St Thomas, however, are still open.
Published: 15 September 2021
Photography competition to find favourite trees in Exeter
For the second year running, people are being asked to take a picture of their favourite tree in Exeter as part of a photographic competition.
Published: 15 September 2021
Exeter Cinema Heritage project is looking for participants
Exeter Phoenix has received a National Lottery Heritage Fund grant of £26,000 for its Exeter Cinema Heritage project and is looking for older residents to come forward and share their stories and memories of what cinema meant to them.
Published: 14 September 2021