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News published 2018


Riverside Leisure Centre update

Riverside Leisure Centre update

The reopening of the pool and health suite at Exeter’s Riverside Leisure Centre will not take place early in the New Year as previously expected.

Published: 20 December 2018


No need to pay to have your your council tax band reviewed

No need to pay to have your your council tax band reviewed

You don’t need to pay to have your council tax valuation band reviewed, Exeter City Council has pointed out.

Published: 17 December 2018


Exeter to benefit from new infrastructure partnership programme

Exeter to benefit from new infrastructure partnership programme

Exeter is among five cities selected to work with the National Infrastructure Commission, as leaders develop strategies to improve transport connections, unlock job opportunities and deliver much-needed new homes.

Published: 15 December 2018


Vandalised tree replaced in St Thomas

Vandalised tree replaced by City Council

A new cherry tree has been planted by the Lord Mayor of Exeter to replace a previous tree that was vandalised in St Thomas

Published: 11 December 2018


Skaters in Exeter get early Christmas present

Skaters in Exeter get early Christmas present

Skaters in Exeter have got an early Christmas present with the opening of a new skatepark.

Published: 10 December 2018


Damaged Norway maple tree to be felled as it represents a danger to public

Damaged Noway Maple

A mature tree off Beacon Lane will regrettably have to be felled, after an inspection revealed that the tree represents a potential danger to the public.

Published: 7 December 2018


Butts ferry has been secured

Butts ferry secured

Butts ferry which became detached from its moorings overnight has now been secured after it came to rest on a weir in the River Exe.

Published: 30 November 2018


Dr Todd Gray given Freedom of the City

historian given Freedom of the City

A University of Exeter expert will today receive a fitting keepsake to mark being awarded the Freedom of the City for his services to history - the key to an iconic lost building.

Published: 30 November 2018


Exeter joins UK's smartest cities

Exeter joins UK's smartest cities

Exeter will join other leading UK cities at a key event to discuss how data and technology can help create sustainable development and improve quality of life.

Published: 28 November 2018


Electric vehicles reducing Council's carbon footprint

Electric vehicles reducing Council's carbon footprint

Electric vehicles are dramatically reducing Exeter City Council’s carbon footprint, the local authority has revealed.

Published: 28 November 2018