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News published 2021 August
More than 1,000 additional care workers urgently needed in Devon
The health and care system at full stretch the situation is becoming unsustainable, and more than 1,000 additional workers are now needed to join the care workforce
Published: 19 August 2021
New social media campaign encourages young people to get vaccinated
“We are all in this together” – that’s the message from people across Devon in a new poster campaign targeting young people.
Published: 18 August 2021
Open-air theatre coming to Exeter’s Valley Park
Outdoor theatre is being brought to the communities in Exeter, the City Council has announced.
Published: 18 August 2021
Report into Roman Fort discovery highlights ‘important and fascinating’ find
Archaeologists have completed a study into the remains of a Roman Fort discovered underneath the site of Exeter’s new bus station – and concluded that it was an “important and fascinating” find.
Published: 18 August 2021
New Exeter start-up businesses showcased at prestigious SW Innovation Expo
The Council is supporting the Most Interesting Start-Ups category at the SW Innovation Expo at Sandy Park, on 14 October.
Published: 18 August 2021
Home improvement loans available from council-funded social enterprise
Lendology have worked in partnership with Exeter City Council to provide affordable loans to homeowners across the city since 2008.
Published: 17 August 2021
Garden waste service to resume from Monday 16 August
The garden waste service had to be suspended for eight working days as a result of the current HGV driver shortage sweeping the country, caused largely by Covid-19 and self-isolation rules.
Published: 12 August 2021
Proud to show off some of the great things happening in our city
In his latest column, Leader of the Council, Councillor Philip Bialyk talks about the recent Royal visit to Exeter and explains how proud we were that His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales chose to come and visit the new Bus Station.
Published: 12 August 2021
Council working hard to reduce carbon emissions in Exeter
The UN’s Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) this week released a report highlighting how human activity is changing the climate in unprecedented and sometimes irreversible ways.
Published: 12 August 2021
Find out about vaccine volunteers experiences and how you can sign up too
Greendale vaccination centre volunteer Ian Aspinall has clocked up more than 100 shifts supporting the vaccine programme over the last five months. A retired police officer, he’s often there several days a week.
Published: 12 August 2021