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News published 2021 August
World’s best cyclists heading for Exeter next week in the Tour of Britain
British sporting heroes, Tokyo 2020 Olympic medallists, world champions and former stage and jersey winners will all feature in this year’s Tour of Britain when it arrives in Exeter next week.
Published: 31 August 2021
Still time to give your view on improvements to Heavitree Pleasure Ground
There’s still time to help shape exciting new plans to refurbish paddling pools and a play area in Exeter.
Published: 31 August 2021
Work on repairing historic Exeter park gatehouse due to start this autumn
Work to repair the Pinces Gardens gatehouse which has suffered at the hands of vandals is due to get underway this autumn – once important bat conservation work is completed.
Published: 31 August 2021
Exeter’s RAMM among the groups receiving new cultural funding boost
Exeter’s cultural, music and arts scene has been boosted by funding from InExeter, the city’s business improvement district.
Published: 31 August 2021
New surfing product made from 100% marine plastic sorted in Exeter
Beach and ocean-born plastic collected from around the South West by Odyssey Innovation is being turned into surfing handplanes. A new surfing product made from 100% marine plastic sorted in Exeter.
Published: 31 August 2021
Exeter designated Enhanced Response Area due to high levels of Covid-19
The government has designated Devon, Cornwall, Plymouth, Torbay and the Isles of Scilly, an ‘enhanced response area’, in response to high case rates of coronavirus. It means additional support will be available from the government, to those areas.
Published: 31 August 2021
Honeyscribe: Recalibration Exhibition
This exhibition of artworks by Devon-based artist Marcus Vergette at Exeter Custom House is a celebration of biodiversity and an invitation to re-evaluate the natural world.
Published: 27 August 2021
Resettlement Scheme for former Afghan interpreters
Exeter City Council is working with the Government and the County Council on the Locally Employed Staff Resettlement Scheme for former Afghan interpreters who were working with the British Forces and are looking to source a private sector property to offer to an eligible family.
Published: 26 August 2021
New art commission by critically-acclaimed St Ives artist Naomi Frears
Exeter City Council’s Royal Albert Memorial Museum & Art Gallery (RAMM) will display new work by artist Naomi Frears, supported by Arts Council England and commissioned by RAMM to complement her solo exhibition Men Falling at Exeter Phoenix.
Published: 26 August 2021
Weekly Planning Applications: 26 Aug 2021
The following planning applications have been received for the week 26 Aug 2021
Published: 26 August 2021