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News published 2020


Still time to identify development sites in Exeter

Construction site

There’s still time for landowners in Exeter to help identify sites that could be used to form part of a new local plan.

Published: 10 December 2020


Planting more trees in Exeter

Pinhoe Library Fields tree planting

At a time of year when most people are putting a tree inside their house, the City Council has been planting more trees outside in Exeter’s green spaces.

Published: 9 December 2020


Leader Column: the start of vaccination is something we should all welcome

Council Leaders Column

I want to start by talking about the vaccine. Good progress has been made on several different vaccines and clearly we have to wait for the Government’s advice on the safety of each one.

Published: 9 December 2020


Denis the Dustcart would like to talk about confectionery wrappings

Confectionary wrappings

In his regular feature, Denis the Dustcart would like to talk about confectionery wrappings and what to do with them over the Christmas period.

Published: 9 December 2020


Christmas in Exeter may be a little different this year

Christmas in 2020 may be a little different to usual, but there is still lots to look forward to in Exeter. Shops reopened on the 2nd December, to kick off the Christmas shopping season amidst thousands of twinkling lights and festive decorations.

Published: 7 December 2020


Have your say on new green space on edge of Exeter

Clyst Valley

People are being asked for their views on a major new green space on the edge of Exeter.

Published: 7 December 2020


Photography winner Paul donates tree to popular park

Photo Comp Winner

Paul Osborne, the winner of our tree photography competition has donated his prize of a tree to a popular city park.

Published: 7 December 2020


We don’t want your Christmas cards in your green bin

Xmas Cards

In his regular feature, Denis the Dustcart talks about greetings cards – including Christmas cards and how we do not want them in the green bin this year.

Published: 4 December 2020


Why Community and Wellbeing is central to Exeter’s recovery from Covid-19

Dinah Cox OBE

Dinah Cox OBE, chair of the Community and Wellbeing recovery group, highlights proposals to invest in Wellbeing Exeter and how the Sport England pilot is helping people in Exeter improve their health.

Published: 4 December 2020


Virtual Customer Focus Scrutiny Committee 3 Dec 2020

Committee Meetings

The Virtual Customer Focus Scrutiny Committee 3 Dec 2020 can now be viewed on our website.

Published: 3 December 2020