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News published 2021 October
City workers recognised for keeping Exeter looking good
The work of Exeter’s street sweepers and outdoor workers in helping to keep the city looking good has been recognised at an award ceremony.
Published: 20 October 2021
Exeter offers a warm welcome to Afghan evacuees
The UK Home Office is placing a number of Afghan families in temporary “bridging” accommodation in an Exeter hotel, as part of the government’s Afghan relocation programme.
Published: 20 October 2021
Councillors back calls for a fair and transparent tax system for all
Councillors have backed a motion calling for companies and organisation to pay their fair share of tax and to be transparent on the issue.
Published: 20 October 2021
Council 18 October 2021
The Council held on 18 October 2021 can now be viewed on our website.
Published: 19 October 2021
Exeter Leisure App is the perfect way to keep in touch
Our Exeter Leisure App just got even better – and is the perfect way to keep up to date with everything you need to know.
Published: 19 October 2021
Enjoy the night sky during Devon Dark Skies Week
Devon Dark Skies Week runs over Half Term from 22 to 30 October. The week invites people to experience the magic of Devon’s dark skies, learn more about nocturnal species and find out how to reduce light pollution.
Published: 19 October 2021
Councillors pay emotional tributes to former Council Leader Pete Edwards
Councillors have paid tributes to former Leader Pete Edwards during an emotional meeting at the Corn Exchange. The former Leader, who served the city as a councillor for 30 years, died recently in hospital after a short illness.
Published: 19 October 2021
Councillors demand review of Universal Credit as thousands struggle
Councillors have backed a motion urging the Government to review the payment of Universal Credit and called for an increase in levels to match rising living costs.
Published: 19 October 2021
Exeter’s twin town in Russia pays tribute to former Council Leader
Tributes have been paid to former Council Leader Pete Edwards by the Deputy Mayor of Exeter’s Russian twin town Yaroslavl.
Published: 15 October 2021
Workers swap office for the outdoors to green up Exeter
Workers from Investec Wealth & Investment, based in Exeter, swapped their office for the outdoors to help with a tree planting programme in Exeter. They devoted a day to ensure that a recently planted community woodland in Exeter continues to thrive.
Published: 15 October 2021