Exeter severs link with Russian twin town Exeter City Council has voted to suspend the civic relationship with its Russian twin city, Yaroslavl. Councillors met on 10 March to discuss Exeter’s link to the Russian municipality and voted unanimously to revoke the formal relationship. The motion was put forward by the City Council’s leader, Phil […]
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Exeter comes together for vigil in solidarity with Ukraine
Exeter comes together for vigil in solidarity with Ukraine A vigil in solidarity with the people of Ukraine was held in Bedford Square, Exeter at 11am on Sunday 27 February. Organised by the leader of the Exeter City Council, Phil Bialyk, it saw the square filled with members of the local community holding flags, signs, […]
Exeter City Council removes homeless man’s belongings without warning
A homeless man was given no prior warning when Exeter City Council removed his tent and other belongings while he was elsewhere.
Exeter City Council encourages residents to celebrate Black History Month
Exeter City Council encourages residents to celebrate Black History Month Exeter City Council are calling for residents to celebrate Black History Month by raising awareness of Exeter’s black history within the local community. Black History Month is celebrated annually each October, and this year it has additional resonance within the city following the Black Lives […]
Exeter gets major funding boost to tackle homelessness
Exeter gets major funding boost to tackle homelessness The UK Government has announced that Exeter City Council will receive £440,000 to help combat homelessness in the city. The funding is part of the government’s Next Steps Accommodation Programme (NSAP), which aims to provide the financial support needed by local authorities to keep people off the […]
Exeter City Council agrees to support climate action
Exeter City Councillors have agreed to support an initiative by Devon Climate Emergency Response Group (DCERG) to reduce local carbon emissions. The DCERG aims to bring members of the public and organisations in the community together to create a county-wide ‘roadmap’ plan designed to significantly reduce carbon emissions in the city and county. As stated […]
New City Council digital service gives those at risk of homelessness immediate help
The new service will allow 24-hour access to important information and documents Exeter City Council have launched a digital service enabling local people at risk of homelessness to access key housing services 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Advice, information and access to the council’s housing team can now be obtained through the […]
Eco-friendly Exeter housing up for awards
Exeter City Council has recently completed an environmentally friendly housing complex which has been shortlisted for numerous awards, including: the South West Built Environment Awards, Project of the Year category; Residential Property of the Year in the Michelmores Property Awards; and two Royal Institute for Chartered Surveyors (RICS) Awards – Design Through Innovation and Residential. […]
Exeter to become a carbon neutral city
Exeter will strive to become carbon neutral by 2030, the City Council announced on Friday, March 15. This commitment follows a motion recognising the urgency of climate change and Exeter’s duty to act “quickly, collectively and concertedly”. Meeting with protestors outside Exeter Civic Centre, Cllr Rachel Sutton confirmed the goal and explained environmental work already […]
Gas leak closes Pinhoe Road
On the evening of Monday 8 October, Wales & West Utilities investigated a reported gas leak in the Pinhoe Road area. Residents reported a strong odour of gas in the area surrounding Polsole Bridge. Upon examination, the engineers discovered a leak in the gas pipes beneath the road. As a result, rapid repairs took place between […]