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News published 2019 August
Still loving her council flat - 25 years after moving in
As the nation celebrates 100 years of council housing, we talk to one 94-year-old tenant who loves her housing complex in Exeter.
Published: 28 August 2019
Looking after Julie for life – 100 years of council housing
Exeter is celebrating 100 years of council housing. One tenant, Julie Hemstock, who has spent almost her entire life in council housing tells her story
Published: 27 August 2019
Make Exeter bloom brighter by backing wildflower scheme
People are being asked to help increase Exeter’s wildflowers by backing a project that seeks to brighten up the city even more.
Published: 27 August 2019
Exeter Street Arts Festival 2019
Transforming the heart of the city into a celebration of street art for all! Saturday 24 August from 10am until late in Exeter City Centre & Exeter Phoenix.
Published: 22 August 2019
New digital service gives those at risk of homelessness immediate help
People at risk of homelessness can now contact the council to start accessing key housing services at any time of the day or night – every day of the year.
Published: 22 August 2019
Five Nights of Lights: Christmas 2019 in Exeter
This year Exeter will celebrate the start of the Christmas season with a special five-day event series, Five Nights of Lights, taking place across the city from 13-17 November.
Published: 20 August 2019
Groups and individuals can now get hold of litter picking equipment
Communities are being offered the opportunity to tidy up their neighbourhoods using litter-pickers, gloves and equipment supplied by the Tidy Exeter Group.
Published: 20 August 2019
Play park at King George V Playing Field has been reopened
The play area was recently closed following an unauthorised encampment at the site but has now been repaired and is open again
Published: 16 August 2019
Leader's column: Collaboration and co-living will create sustainable future
It is not just about sustainable growth - although that is important - it’s how we live. The way we can really continue the success of the city is through collaboration with key businesses and institutions in Exeter
Published: 15 August 2019
Rare European Swallowtail butterfly spotted in Exeter park
A beautiful European Swallowtail butterfly was recently spotted and photographed by a council worker in Rougemont Gardens
Published: 14 August 2019