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News published 2023 August
Wet weather helps Exeter attraction pull in huge numbers
Unseasonably wet weather has helped one of the South West’s attractions pull in its highest number of visitors since the covid pandemic.
Published: 7 August 2023
Stop, Look and Listen: ‘Art & Artefact’ at Maketank
An exhibition of work by for Exeter-based artists starts this weekend (Sunday 6 August) at a city-centre venue.
Published: 4 August 2023
Big screen and live theatre comes to Exeter’s parks
Open-air cinema and theatre comes to the parks of Exeter this summer. The outside entertainment comes courtesy of Exeter Phoenix, who are supported by the City Council.
Published: 4 August 2023
Council’s solar farm in Exeter shortlisted for a top national award
The Council’s pioneering solar farm and battery storage facility at Marsh Barton has been shortlisted for a top national award.
Published: 4 August 2023
Devon Wildlife Trust Invites Families for Nature Days at Mincinglake Park
Devon Wildlife Trust has organised a series of ‘family fun days’ in Mincinglake Valley Park during the school holidays. The first one is on Wednesday 9 August.
Published: 3 August 2023
Spectacular wood art made by prisoners to go on display at Exeter Quayside
A spectacular piece of art handcrafted by prisoners at HMP Channings Wood is to go on display at Exeter Custom House.
Published: 3 August 2023
We used to call it the 'rag trade' - Denis the Dustcart Blog
In his regular feature, Denis the Dustcart talks about waste textiles. The countries with which the UK ‘traded’ its waste textiles no longer want them – understandably enough.
Published: 3 August 2023
Plans to mark the centenary of the City’s iconic War Memorial
Exeter’s iconic War Memorial is celebrating its centenary - and plans are being made to mark the occasion during this year’s Remembrance commemorations.
Published: 3 August 2023
Give your view on Council’s proposed new Digital Customer Service Strategy
The Council has launched a consultation on a proposed new strategy aimed at transforming its approach to serving its customers.
Published: 3 August 2023
Summer Activity Day in Wonford for Council tenants and leaseholders
The Council’s Housing team will host a family-friendly Summer Activity Day in Wonford later this month.
Published: 2 August 2023