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News published 2023 February
Council sets balanced budget for the year ahead
Councillors have set a balanced budget for the year ahead and heard that the city continues to be successful despite the pressures of rising costs.
Published: 21 February 2023
Call to owners of empty homes in Exeter to bring them back into use
In 2022 the number of homes in Exeter that have been empty for more than six months rose to 537. Nationally, the latest government data shows that the number of properties empty for more than six months rose by 5% to 248,633.
Published: 21 February 2023
Free bills advice on offer at Exeter community drop-in event
A Community Advice Drop-in session takes place this Thursday (23 February) at St Stephen’s Church, High Street, Exeter, from 9.30am until 12.30pm.
Published: 21 February 2023
New children’s play space created at Exeter’s Guildhall Shopping Centre
Little Exeter will open at the beginning of March as a play space for under 7’s in the city centre.
Published: 20 February 2023
Lecture highlights historic area around St Nicholas Priory in Exeter city
Dr Clare Maudling will deliver the lecture The Forgotten Quarter: The Mint Lane Area Between the Wars, on 14 March, at 7pm.
Published: 20 February 2023
Free Women in Business course marks International Women’s Day
A free Women in Business Course is launching in the city to coincide with International Women’s Day on 8 March.
Published: 17 February 2023
Exeter’s solar farm now powering recycling facility and electric fleet
Exeter's £3.5m solar park and battery storage facility, built on an inactive landfill site, is now powering the city's electric fleet of vehicles, recycling centre, and offices with green energy.
Published: 17 February 2023
Devon County Council’s new Chief Executive welcomed to the city
Devon County Council’s new Chief Executive has been welcomed to the city by leaders of the City Council.
Published: 17 February 2023
Helping shape new wildlife haven in Exeter
People in Exeter have been helping create a new wildlife haven.
Published: 16 February 2023
Help wildlife on your doorstep – become a Youth Ranger
Devon Wildlife Trust is looking for Youth Rangers to help wildlife flourish in the city of Exeter. The voluntary role is open to 13-18-year-olds with no specific skills needed.
Published: 15 February 2023