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News published 2024 January
South West Innovation Expo returns to Exeter
Businesses across the South West are invited to discover cutting-edge ideas, innovation, and the latest entrepreneurial activity as the South West Innovation Expo returns to Exeter.
Published: 31 January 2024
Official: Exeter judged to be one of the UK’s most dog-friendly locations
Exeter is officially one of the most dog-friendly holiday destinations anywhere in the UK, according to new research.
Published: 31 January 2024
Much-loved tree given protective fence to allow it to flourish
One of Exeter’s most popular and much-loved trees is being protected to allow it to flourish for many years to come.
Published: 30 January 2024
Swap seeds and spring into the growing season at free event
Swapping seeds is the name of the game at a free event in Exeter next month ahead of the growing season.
Published: 30 January 2024
Campaign To Waive Council Tax For Care Leavers Heralded A Success
A campaign by young people to make care leavers in Devon exempt from paying council tax has been heralded a success, as each of Devon’s eight district councils have agreed the proposal.
Published: 30 January 2024
Two new urban ‘parklets’ will be created in Exeter city centre
Plans for the installation of two new ‘parklets’ for the city centre have been unveiled by InExeter, the business improvement district for the city.
Published: 29 January 2024
Transforming to Net Zero remains a key strategic priority for Exeter
Exeter’s Lead Councillor for Climate and Ecological Crisis said the city’s ambition to become Net Zero by 2030 continues to be a key strategic priority for the Council.
Published: 26 January 2024
Exeter awarded more than £40m for new green heating network
The City Council has welcomed the announcement that Exeter has been awarded more than £40 million in Government funding for a green heating network in the city.
Published: 26 January 2024
Rough sleepers found more permanent accommodation following cold spell
Twenty rough sleepers took advantage of extra measures to bring them inside in Exeter during the recent cold spell, figures have shown.
Published: 26 January 2024
Praise for building control team as eco-development wins award
A building control team has been praised for its part in the success of an award-winning housing development in Exeter.
Published: 25 January 2024