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News published 2022 August


Solar farm will generate and store green energy to power electric fleet

Solar farm will generate and store green energy to power electric fleet

Exeter’s solar farm and battery storage facility is nearing completion and will soon be powering the city’s electric fleet of vehicles and recycling centre with green energy.

Published: 9 August 2022


Survey aims to discover how Exeter residents are managing energy use

Survey aims to discover how Exeter residents are managing energy use

Exeter residents are being asked what steps they are taking to ensure their homes can keep them warm while managing rising energy costs.

Published: 9 August 2022


Please watch out for bin fires

Please watch out for bin fires

People are being asked to stay vigilant after four litter bins in parks were destroyed in one week after catching fire.

Published: 8 August 2022


First residents move into converted warehouse in Exeter city centre

First residents move into converted warehouse in Exeter city centre

YMCA Exeter’s brand new Sidwell Studios development has welcomed its first residents at the converted warehouse.

Published: 5 August 2022


Free family fun days in popular valley park

Free family fun days in popular valley park

Nature charity Devon Wildlife Trust is inviting families to go wild every Thursday in Exeter’s Mincinglake Valley Park.

Published: 5 August 2022


Advice on offer for cyclists at Exeter summer cycling festival

Advice on offer for cyclists at Exeter summer cycling festival

The second in a series of free summer cycling festivals has taken place in Exeter at Cowick Barton Playing Fields, coinciding with national Cycle to Work Day.

Published: 4 August 2022


Weekly Planning Applications: 4 August 2022

Weekly Planning Applications

The following planning applications have been received for the week 4 August 2022

Published: 4 August 2022


First three electric bin lorries begin operations in Exeter

First three electric bin lorries begin operations in Exeter

Refuse collections in Exeter have gone green after the first three electric powered dustcarts became fully operational in the city.

Published: 3 August 2022


Cycle to Work Day coincides with a celebration of cycling in Exeter

Cycle to Work Day coincides with a celebration of cycling in Exeter

Cycle to Work Day coincides with the second in a series of free cycling festivals taking place in the city during the school holidays.

Published: 3 August 2022


Popular play area spruced up for youngsters

Popular play area spruced up for youngsters

An old play area in Exeter has been freshened up for youngsters to enjoy.

Published: 2 August 2022