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News published 2021 June
Enjoy a picnic in Exeter’s green open spaces
It’s National Picnic Week, so what better way to enjoy Exeter’s green open spaces than by packing up a spot of lunch or dinner and heading into the great outdoors for a bite to eat.
Published: 22 June 2021
Big-hearted students help clear plastics from beauty spot
Big-hearted students offered up their time and energy to help clear a beauty spot of thousands of now-defunct plastic tree guards.
Published: 21 June 2021
Proposals for enhancing key green space overwhelmingly backed by residents
Residents have overwhelmingly backed proposals to enhance a much-loved green space in the heart of the city following a public consultation.
Published: 21 June 2021
Free webinar will highlight changes to food labelling law for businesses
Food business owners are being urged to book a place on a new Trading Standards and Environmental Health free webinar which will highlight recent changes to food labelling law.
Published: 21 June 2021
Dodging the green-wash how does supporting local businesses help
In his regular feature, Denis the Dustcart talks about using local refill shops and how doing so can help keep money in the local community.
Published: 18 June 2021
Exeter holds virtual Armed Forces Day
Exeter usually celebrates Armed Forces Day the week before the National Armed Forces Day, which unfortunately still falls in the period where large events are not able to take place
Published: 18 June 2021
Green fingered locals turn scrubland into wildflower delight
Green-fingered locals in Exeter have put on their gardening gloves to help transform a roadside verge into a wildflower area and haven for wildlife.
Published: 17 June 2021
Weekly Planning Applications: 17 Jun 2021
The following planning applications have been received for the week 17 Jun 2021
Published: 17 June 2021
Local NHS Chief Urges People To Get Vital Second Jab
As the largest ever NHS vaccination programme enters its last lap Devon’s Primary Care Medical Director Alex Degan has encouraged local residents to come forward for their first jab and remember to get their second vital and lifesaving dose.
Published: 16 June 2021
Tackling the Climate Emergency in Exeter with retrofit programme
Work to make Council homes in Exeter more energy efficient to address the climate emergency and fuel poverty is progressing well, the City Council has announced.
Published: 16 June 2021