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News published 2018 November


Butts ferry has been secured

Butts ferry secured

Butts ferry which became detached from its moorings overnight has now been secured after it came to rest on a weir in the River Exe.

Published: 30 November 2018


Dr Todd Gray given Freedom of the City

historian given Freedom of the City

A University of Exeter expert will today receive a fitting keepsake to mark being awarded the Freedom of the City for his services to history - the key to an iconic lost building.

Published: 30 November 2018


Exeter joins UK's smartest cities

Exeter joins UK's smartest cities

Exeter will join other leading UK cities at a key event to discuss how data and technology can help create sustainable development and improve quality of life.

Published: 28 November 2018


Electric vehicles reducing Council's carbon footprint

Electric vehicles reducing Council's carbon footprint

Electric vehicles are dramatically reducing Exeter City Council’s carbon footprint, the local authority has revealed.

Published: 28 November 2018


Oak trees planted in memory of Joan and David Morrish

Oak trees planted in memory of Joan and David Morrish

Oak trees have been planted in memory of two former long-standing Exeter City Councillors.

Published: 28 November 2018


Vision for city centre redevelopment backed

Vision for city centre redevelopment backed

A new vision for a £300m redevelopment in Exeter city centre has been backed by councillors.

Published: 28 November 2018


Charter seeks to clear Exeter's streets of obstacles and clutter

Charter seeks to clear Exeter's streets of obstacles and clutter

Councils in Exeter have pledged to ensure that the city’s streets, pavements and walkways are kept free of clutter and obstacles and accessible to people affected by sight loss or mobility issues.

Published: 21 November 2018


New £300m vision for Exeter city centre revealed

New £300m vision for Exeter city centre revealed

A new £300m vision to redevelop a key site in the centre of Exeter has been revealed by the City Council.

Published: 20 November 2018


New gym equipment unveiled across Exeter

New gym equipment unveiled

New gym equipment has been unveiled in leisure centres across Exeter. The new gear is part of a £3m investment in the city’s sports facilities.

Published: 16 November 2018


Public safety a top priority when assessing damaged trees

Public safety a top priority

Public safety is paramount when assessing storm damaged trees, Exeter City Council has said today.

Published: 14 November 2018