News archive
News published 2020 May
People warned about ‘council tax’ email scam
People in Exeter are being warned to stay vigilant and watch out for scam emails relating to council tax rebates.
Published: 13 May 2020
Public tennis and basketball courts have reopened
Following the recent Central Government Directive the council has reopened public tennis and basketball courts in Exeter.
Published: 13 May 2020
Recreational activities on and around the Exeter Ship Canal and Exe Estuary
Recreational use of the Exe Estuary and Exeter Ship Canal is now permitted under the latest government advice, Exeter Port Authority has announced.
Published: 13 May 2020
Lighting up the work of nurses and midwives
Exeter's historic Guildhall was lit up in blue last night to mark International Year of the Nurse and Midwife.
Published: 13 May 2020
Please do not leave clothes or any other waste beside the recycling banks
As we have advised before, the banks are closed until Salvation Army is able to resume their collection rounds.
Published: 13 May 2020
Bin-men rescue deer from bottle bank
Refuse workers in Exeter had ‘no i-deer’ they would be involved in an animal rescue when they turned up for work today.
Published: 12 May 2020
We need to work together to build back Exeter better
In these difficult times the work of the Council continues. Our bin crews, for example, are working very hard and very diligently, they’ve got a major task on, just like all of the workers on the frontline day to day, putting themselves at risk for all of us.
Published: 12 May 2020
Wildlife haven in Exeter set to benefit from cash boost
One of Exeter’s much-loved valley parks is set to see more planting of trees and wildflowers, along with improved access to the public, thanks to a funding boost.
Published: 12 May 2020
Network of volunteers providing food to those in need across the city
A network of organisations and community volunteers are continuing to distribute food to vulnerable people across the city.
Published: 12 May 2020
Exeter Community Wellbeing - Connecting Communities
Exeter Community Wellbeing is now in its seventh week of operation. This week we launched the Wellbeing Support Fund, aimed at helping those who find themselves in financial difficulty due to the Coronavirus outbreak and who can’t access funds through other initiatives.
Published: 7 May 2020