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News published 2020


Community unites to support disadvantaged schoolchildren

Supporting disadvantaged children

Generous businesses, organisations and individuals have come together to support hundreds of disadvantaged children across the Exeter area in a fantastic display of unity.

Published: 24 November 2020


Chiefs legend Gareth Steenson nominated for Freedom of the City of Exeter

Gareth Steenson

Councillors are being asked to consider granting Exeter Chiefs legend Gareth Steenson Freedom of the City of Exeter.

Published: 24 November 2020


National recognition for Exeter Ship Canal and its future ambitions

Exeter Ship Canal

Britain’s oldest ship canal – part of the Port of Exeter – has been named a Heritage Harbour, one of only four historic harbours in the UK so far to be given the status

Published: 23 November 2020


Kerbside coffee pod recycling looks set to be introduced in Exeter

Coffee Pods

People in Exeter may soon be able to recycle their plastic and aluminium coffee pods from home thanks to a new initiative from the local authority.

Published: 20 November 2020


Maintenance work set to be carried out on popular canal bridge

Salmonpool Swingbridge

Salmonpool Swingbridge - which crosses the Exeter Ship Canal -  is set to close for much of next Wednesday (25 November), to allow maintenance to be carried out.

Published: 20 November 2020


Weekly Planning Applications: 19 November 2020

Weekly Planning Applications

The following planning applications have been received for the week 19 November 2020

Published: 19 November 2020


Virtual Strategic Scrutiny Committee 19 Nov 2020

Committee Meetings

The Strategic Scrutiny Committee 19 Nov 2020 can now be viewed on our website.

Published: 19 November 2020


Hazardous wrecks cleared from Exe Estuary

Boat removal

Work continues to clear the Exe Estuary of dangerous and potentially environmentally-damaging boat wrecks.

Published: 19 November 2020


New help for businesses forced to close through Government restrictions

Local Restrictions Support Grant

Financial help is available to local businesses that have had to close as a direct result of the new national restrictions that came into force from 5 November.

Published: 18 November 2020


Are you a landlord looking for a good tenant?

Landlord Incentives Scheme

We can save you time and reduce the hassle of finding a tenant. If you want to avoid ever-increasing letting agent’s fees and advertising costs, our private rented sector scheme offers a completely free service for landlords.

Published: 17 November 2020