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News published 2021 March


Food waste is a big problem

Food Waste

In his regular feature, Denis the Dustcart talks about food waste being a big problem. 1-7 March, is the UK’s first ever Food Waste Action Week.

Published: 5 March 2021


Creating new woodland in Exeter

Creating new woodland in Exeter

New woodland is being created at a popular green space in Exeter to compensate for the loss of trees caused by ash dieback disease.

Published: 5 March 2021


Still time to get digital and take advantage of free online learning

Get Digital

There’s still time for people in Exeter who feel they are being left behind with all things ‘digital’ to take advantage of free online learning.

Published: 5 March 2021


St Sidwell’s Point - 6 things we love about St Sidwell’s Point

St Sidwell's Point Blog

The wait is nearly over for the opening of St Sidwell’s Point leisure complex, Exeter City Council’s latest project! As the centre is due to open in the summer, we’ve highlighted our favourite parts about the new building - we can’t wait for the doors to open!

Published: 5 March 2021


Weekly Planning Applications: 4 Mar 2021

Weekly Planning Applications

The following planning applications have been received for the week 4 Mar 2021

Published: 4 March 2021


Inaugural Director for City of Literature announced on World Book Day

Anna Cohn Orchard

The director appointed to drive forward Exeter’s City of Literature programme said she is excited about the opportunity to grow and promote the richness of Exeter’s literary arts talents.

Published: 4 March 2021


World Book Day 2021

The Exeter Book

In 2016, UNESCO added the Exeter Book to its Memory of the World Register of artefacts of global cultural significance and awarded Exeter the prestigious UNESCO City of Literature status in 2019.

Published: 4 March 2021


Leader Column: I want to thank all of those involved in the bomb incident

Leader Update Mar 21

I want to start by thanking all the residents, emergency services, our staff and partner agencies, for the way in which they dealt with a very difficult situation at the weekend.

Published: 3 March 2021


Canal Bridge to be temporarily removed to allow urgent work to happen

Salmonpool Swingbridge

Urgent works are to be carried out on Salmonpool Swing Bridge throughout March with the bridge and Clapperbrook Lane East – crossing Exeter Ship Canal – closed to traffic.

Published: 2 March 2021


Latest update on WW2 bomb in Exeter

Update 2 March

Residents affected by the impact of the detonation of a Second World War bomb in Exeter on Saturday afternoon are now being allowed back to their homes to further assess their properties.

Published: 2 March 2021