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News published 2021 November
Emergency measures announced for rough sleepers during cold snap
With temperatures expected to drop below zero later this week, Exeter City Council is making extra emergency accommodation available to rough sleepers.
Published: 24 November 2021
NHS urges people to do their bit as Covid inpatients increase
The number of patients in Devon’s hospitals with Covid-19 has risen substantially this month and is expected to continue rising as cases in the community increase.
Published: 24 November 2021
“Open Up To Skills” initiative launched
A new initiative is being launched to provide training opportunities for people working in Devon’s catering, hospitality, leisure, retail and tourism sectors.
Published: 23 November 2021
New role to drive forward city’s net zero ambitions
The Leader of Exeter City Council is proposing a pioneering senior management officer shake-up to try to deliver on the city's Net Zero ambitions.
Published: 23 November 2021
Exeter residents can benefit from the Government’s Green Homes Grants
Residents across Exeter can benefit from free energy efficiency improvements worth up to £10,000 thanks to a multi-million pound Government funded programme.
Published: 22 November 2021
Extra support available for low income families this Christmas
Families in Devon on low-incomes, whose children receive free school meals, will get extra support this Christmas to help them buy food during the holidays.
Published: 22 November 2021
Properties still required in Exeter for Afghan Resettlement schemes
Properties are still required in Exeter to assist in the Government’s Afghan Resettlement Schemes and help families who have been forced to leave Afghanistan.
Published: 22 November 2021
Guildhall lights up purple for Transgender Day of Remembrance
Exeter’s historic Guildhall will be lit up purple this weekend in memory of all the transgender people whose lives have been lost in acts of anti-transgender violence.
Published: 19 November 2021
Exeter set to get new community orchard
A new community orchard is set to be created in Exeter at Library Fields, Pinhoe early next year, providing fruit for the local community and a place for people to come together.
Published: 19 November 2021
Flood of entries for tree photography competition
Organisers of a photography competition to find Exeter’s favourite trees have been overwhelmed by the number of entries, with some stunning images of trees across the city being submitted.
Published: 19 November 2021