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News published 2023 January
Pick up a free fruit tree and help save Devon’s treescapes
Free fruit trees are being offered up this weekend to householders as part of a scheme to encourage more tree cover across the county.
Published: 24 January 2023
Employers can now register interest in Exeter’s largest spring jobs fair
Exeter Spring Jobs Fair 2023, organised by Exeter City Council and Exeter Jobcentre Plus, takes place at the Corn Exchange on Tuesday 28 March, from 11am to 2.30pm.
Published: 24 January 2023
Big freeze is making it more difficult to empty some garden waste bins
The cold weather is causing the contents of some garden waste bins to become frozen inside the bin.
Published: 24 January 2023
Exeter's free Red Coat guided tours are the perfect way to explore the city
Residents and visitors are being reminded that they can discover more about one of the oldest and most beautiful cities in England with Exeter’s Red Coat Guides.
Published: 23 January 2023
Get inspired to start growing at the Exeter Seed Swap
People in Exeter are being invited to get inspired for the new growing season and help create beautiful spaces which may be vibrant, food producing and biodiverse.
Published: 19 January 2023
Measures to bring rough sleepers inside extended as cold snap continues
Extra measures to bring rough sleepers inside during the cold snap have been extended with icy weather in Exeter expected to continue into the weekend.
Published: 18 January 2023
New A-Z list highlights exactly what can be recycled by residents in Exeter
It is aimed at helping to end the confusion over whether certain items can and should be recycled. It is hoped that the list will encourage residents to recycle more of their day to day household items and avoid unnecessary waste being discarded in the black bins.
Published: 18 January 2023
HMS Defender will take part in military parade through Exeter city centre
The parade, which includes His Majesty’s Band of the Royal Marines, veterans and cadets, takes place on Saturday 11 February, starting at 12 noon.
Published: 18 January 2023
Decision to reject appeal on Pinhoe green field homes development welcomed
Councillors have welcomed a decision by the Government’s Planning Inspectorate to dismiss an appeal to develop land at Home Farm North in Pinhoe.
Published: 17 January 2023
Food waste collections expanded in Exeter as more households are included
The latest phase of the roll-out is set to begin on 23 January, with properties in the St Loyes ward receiving caddies and a letter explaining how the collections will work this week.
Published: 17 January 2023