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News published 2020
We need to talk about bags
Bioplastic packaging is often seen as a ‘green alternative’ to single-use plastic, but is this really the case?
Published: 24 January 2020
Holocaust Memorial Day
Holocaust Memorial Day takes place on Monday (27 January) with a number of thought-provoking events taking place across Exeter.
Published: 24 January 2020
Public engagement is key to creating a Net-Zero Carbon Exeter in 2030
More details on the public engagement due to be carried over Exeter’s bid to be Net-Zero Carbon city by 2030 have been revealed.
Published: 23 January 2020
Extraordinary Meeting of the Council Tuesday 21st January 2020
The Extraordinary Meeting of the Council Tuesday 21st January 2020 can be viewed on our website.
Published: 23 January 2020
Weekly Planning Applications - 23 January 2020
The following planning applications have been received for the week commencing 23 January 2020
Published: 23 January 2020
Exeter great place for cycling according to new survey
Exeter has been declared the second best city in the UK for cyclists, a new study has revealed.
Published: 22 January 2020
Japanese contingent shown Exeter's carbon cutting initiatives
Japanese council workers have been in Exeter finding out how the City Council is doing its bit for the environment.
Published: 22 January 2020
Exeter leading the way in green motoring
Exeter is the UK’s greenest motoring hotspot, with the fastest growth in ultra low-emission vehicle (ULEV) ownership, new figures have revealed.
Published: 21 January 2020
Compostable cups. The green alternative? Not really.
Unless you can guarantee they will be treated in an industrial composting plant, they aren’t going to get composted.
Published: 21 January 2020
Exeter residents thanked for "fantastic job" recycling at Christmas
Exeter’s recycling chief has thanked city residents for their recycling efforts over the Christmas period and urged people to reduce, reuse and recycle, moving forward.
Published: 20 January 2020