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News published 2021
Gritters are ready as temperatures plummet across Devon
Devon County Council Highways teams are prepared and ready to cope with the challenges of winter on the county’s roads as temperatures plummet across Devon.
Published: 25 November 2021
Weekly Planning Applications: 25 November 2021
The following planning applications have been received for the week 25 November 2021
Published: 25 November 2021
Eastgate Market begins operating all year round in Exeter city centre
A brand new street market in Exeter city centre returns on Thursday following a successful launch in the city last week.
Published: 24 November 2021
Winners announced in tree photography competition
An image of a tree being lit up by the first rays of morning sun near the River Exe has been declared the winning entry in a photography competition to find Exeter’s favourite trees.
Published: 24 November 2021
Emergency measures announced for rough sleepers during cold snap
With temperatures expected to drop below zero later this week, Exeter City Council is making extra emergency accommodation available to rough sleepers.
Published: 24 November 2021
NHS urges people to do their bit as Covid inpatients increase
The number of patients in Devon’s hospitals with Covid-19 has risen substantially this month and is expected to continue rising as cases in the community increase.
Published: 24 November 2021
“Open Up To Skills” initiative launched
A new initiative is being launched to provide training opportunities for people working in Devon’s catering, hospitality, leisure, retail and tourism sectors.
Published: 23 November 2021
New role to drive forward city’s net zero ambitions
The Leader of Exeter City Council is proposing a pioneering senior management officer shake-up to try to deliver on the city's Net Zero ambitions.
Published: 23 November 2021
Exeter residents can benefit from the Government’s Green Homes Grants
Residents across Exeter can benefit from free energy efficiency improvements worth up to £10,000 thanks to a multi-million pound Government funded programme.
Published: 22 November 2021
Extra support available for low income families this Christmas
Families in Devon on low-incomes, whose children receive free school meals, will get extra support this Christmas to help them buy food during the holidays.
Published: 22 November 2021