Half of Exeter’s homes will soon be receiving food waste collections as another 2,400 homes in the city are added to the service. Exeter City Council said that over 5,000 homes had been added to the service in the last month alone. The latest homes to get the service will be in parts of Cowick,...
Three new benches in Exeter city centre – made from a tree that had to be felled – are fast becoming a popular spot to stop and while away the hours. The benches in Dix’s Field, outside the Civic Centre, were shaped from timber from the tall Wellingtonia tree that had to be cut down...
Around 160 pupils recently took part in the Schools Festival of Rugby at Sandy Park ahead of the Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025 in Exeter. The event was designed to encourage girls to participate in the sport ahead of the tournament, which includes matches at the home of Exeter Chiefs in August and September. The...
Exeter has been named as one of three local authorities helping to develop a powerful new AI tool as part of the government’s wider ambition to use artificial intelligence to drive national growth, modernise public services, and improve lives. Planning permissions will be sped up as the Government rolls out the new AI tool which...
Art Week Exeter is back for 2025, bringing a vibrant explosion of creativity to venues across the city. Now in its sixth edition, the bi-annual festival runs from 9 to15 June. Art Week Exeter opens up access to contemporary and traditional art by celebrating what’s on in the city’s galleries and heritage spaces and bringing...
InExeter is celebrating the rejuvenation of three key areas in the city, thanks to the dedicated efforts of volunteers from the business community and residents. Neighbourhood Action Days, a community-driven initiative launched earlier this year by InExeter, the Business Improvement District (BID) for Exeter, aims to connect communities and instil civic pride. Led by Projects...
People are being asked to have their say on proposed new taxi fares across Exeter. A consultation is taking place and members of the public can make comments right up until 13 July. Exeter City Council is responsible for setting fares in the city and this follows a request from both Exeter Hackney Carriage Associations. ...
Around 150 service personnel from the Commando Training Centre Royal Marines (CTCRM) will march through Exeter city centre on Saturday 21 June to exercise the unit’s Freedom of the City. The march through Exeter will also mark the city’s celebration of Armed Forces Day, which is held a week earlier in Exeter. This year’s parade...
Bookworms will be able to enjoy one of the literary events of the year on Sunday (8 June), as the fifth annual Book Market comes to Exeter. The Book Market is Exeter City of Literature’s celebration of Devon’s thriving literary scene. Exeter was awarded City of Literature status in 2019, and the initiative is supported...
Another Exeter Community Lottery player is celebrating a £250 cash win.  The lucky player won the prize in last weekend’s draw while raising money for the Exeter Central Fund, which distributes funds to a range of different good causes in the city.  As always, the real winners are the good causes in Exeter who benefit...
It has been a couple of weeks since the County Council elections and things are starting to get back into a routine.  Exeter city councillors will of course work collaboratively with county councillors to resolve issues which are the responsibility of the county council and impact on our city. We hope that by working together...
Exeter is preparing for a June Boom – a month-long celebration of vibrant events, arts, culture, and entertainment.  From live music and laugh-out-loud comedy, to inspiring heritage festivals and creative arts and literature events, June Boom has something for everyone and it all kicks off in just a few days’ time.  June Boom is a...
Exeter is preparing for a June Boom – a month-long celebration of vibrant events, arts, culture, and entertainment.  From live music and laugh-out-loud comedy, to inspiring heritage festivals and creative arts and literature events, June Boom has something for everyone and it all kicks off in just a few days’ time.  June Boom is a...
People are being invited to help celebrate Exeter’s historic waterside with a day packed full of free music, activities, and all things maritime…including of course, boats! It’s the return of Exeter’s Heritage Harbour Festival on Sunday 8 June, from 11am until 7pm. It all takes place at Exeter’s famous Custom House, under the Transit Shed,...
Rugby fans can get hold of a Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025 souvenir pull-out in the latest edition of the Exeter Citizen. The City Council newspaper drops through letterboxes from Monday 2 June, packed full of news, features and handy information. The Summer 2025 edition focuses firmly on the Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025, with...