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News published 2020 November
Survey will discover how Exeter businesses are coping with COVID-19
The City Council and Exeter Chamber have jointly commissioned a short business survey to discover how businesses are coping with the ongoing Coronavirus pandemic.
Published: 12 November 2020
People urged to blow whistle on pitch vandals
Fencing at Pinhoe Station Road playing fields has been kicked over and damaged during an attack at the weekend. Extra fencing panels have had to be brought in to protect the playing surface whilst it recovers from the improvement work.
Published: 10 November 2020
Fly-tipping: the uncomfortable truth
Devon Wildlife Trust’s Steve Hussey spotted this example of fly-tipping on one his regular walks around Ludwell Valley Park. The Valley Parks are managed by the conservation charity on behalf of the City Council and provide thousands of local people with green spaces in which to escape and relax.
Published: 10 November 2020
Chiefs to be honoured at ‘virtual’ civic ceremony
Exeter Chiefs fans will have another chance to see their all-conquering heroes on Thursday when players and representatives of the club take part in a ‘virtual’ civic presentation.
Published: 10 November 2020
Staying active in Exeter’s green and open spaces
People in Exeter are being encouraged to make use of the city’s parks and green spaces to remain active during ‘lockdown’.
Published: 10 November 2020
Changes to the planning service during Covid-19
The government has made it clear that planning should continue where practicable and our team is operating largely as normal, albeit working mainly from home. You can contact us through the usual individual telephone numbers and email addresses.
Published: 10 November 2020
Council employee Anne Jeffery celebrates 80th Birthday today
Big Birthday wishes to Anne Jeffery, Exeter City Council's oldest employee, who celebrates her 80th Birthday today (Monday).
Published: 9 November 2020
Community support available during lockdown
The government has announced a four week national lockdown until 2 December. Anyone in need of extra help and support during lockdown should contact Exeter Community Wellbeing.
Published: 6 November 2020
Cans 4 City - Supporting Exeter City Community Trust
Exeter City Council has been batching up aluminium drinks cans collected by community volunteers to support Exeter City Community Trust.
Published: 6 November 2020
Devon Councils are ready again to support the most clinically vulnerable
Councils across Devon are working together to support people identified as being ‘clinically extremely vulnerable’ through this second lockdown.
Published: 6 November 2020