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 Exeter MPs Steve Race and David Reed
General Election results for Exeter
People in Exeter have elected two MPs for the city after casting their votes for the General Election on Thursday 4 July.
In the Exeter Constituency, Labour’s Steve Race triumphed, whilst in the neighbouring Exmouth and Exeter East Constituency, Conservative David Reed was elected as the new MP.
The full results of the Exeter Constituency were as follows:
- Steve Race – Labour Party – 18,225 votes
- Tessa Dorothy Tucker – Conservative Party – 6,288 votes
- Andrew Bell - Green Party – 5,907 votes
- Lee Bunker – Reform UK – 4,914 votes
- Will Aczel – Liberal Democrats – 4,201 votes
- William Oliver Poulter – Independent – 466 votes
- Robert Michael Spain – Independent – 194 votes
The turnout was 59.57%.
After making the declaration, (Acting) Returning Officer Bindu Arjoon said: “I want to thank all the staff, both those who are here tonight and those who aren’t here tonight, for their diligent work in delivering this election so effectively.”
The full results for the Exmouth and Exeter East Constituency were as follows:
- David G Reed – Conservative Party – 14,728 votes
- Helen B Dallimore – Labour Party – 14,607 votes
- Paul Arnott – Liberal Democrats – 11,387 votes
- Garry G Sutherland – Reform UK – 7,095 votes
- Olly Davey – Green Party – 2,331 votes
- Daniel Wilson – Independent – 590 votes
- Pater H Faithfull – Independent – 454 votes
- Mark P Baldwin – Climate Party – 134 votes
The turnout was 64.3%.
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  UNESCO City of Literature
New report celebrates Exeter’s UNESCO City of Literature status
A new report has highlighted the benefits of Exeter being designated as a UNESCO City of Literature.
Exeter was awarded the prestigious designation in 2019 and the Exeter City of Literature charity was established at the end of 2021 to mobilise the city around the value of literature and storytelling.
Having the UNESCO designation has brought funding, job creation, talent development and an increase in cultural programming to the city.
In the first four years of having the designation, Exeter City of Literature has raised over £870,000 from public and private grants.
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Baseball taster session for women given big thumbs up
An initiative to get more women and girls playing baseball has been declared a huge success with more than 150 people turning up for an open day in Exeter.
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Get ready for Housing Week in Exeter
People in Exeter can look forward to seven days of housing related activity next month, as Housing Week comes to the city.
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Win a Summer BBQ Party Ninja Bundle!
Make your summer sizzle with this jaw-dropping Ninja bundle, perfect for those Summer BBQs and garden parties! The Outdoor Pizza Oven and Woodfire Electric BBQ will amaze your guests; cool off with fresh homemade ice-cream and milkshakes courtesy of the CREAMi - and if the oh-so-contrary British weather makes an appearance, bring the party indoors with the Foodi Dual Zone Air Fryer. There’s even a blender for your smoothies too! Enter by Saturday 27 July for your chance to win this huge prize - and as always, there’s a £1,000 cash alternative too!
 Lammas Fair
Lammas ceremony goes online due to unfortunate clash of events
Exeter’s big white glove will not be hoisted above the city this year due to the Lammas Fair clashing with the General Election.
Instead, the age-old ceremony is being held virtually, with the recording of the proclamation being made available for people to see online.
Lord Mayor, Cllr Kevin Mitchell, said: “Due to this event (the General Election), we have taken the very hard decision to cancel this year’s ceremony. However the craft fair will still continue on the Cathedral Green and I will have the great pleasure of opening the craft fair on that day.”
The wonderfully quirky tradition of parading a big white glove through city centre streets always takes place on the same Thursday in early July ahead of the Exeter Craft Festival on the Cathedral Green.
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Public and Green Space Operator - Closing date: 15/07/2024
Senior Planner (Conservation) - Closing date: 19/07/2024
Revenues Lead - Closing date: 10/07/2024
Cleaner/Market Assistant - Closing date: 29/07/2024
Part-time Visitor Welcome and Cultural Assistant - Closing date: 08/07/2024
Casual Swimming Instructor - Closing date: Ongoing
Casual Baby and Toddler Swimming Teacher - Closing date: Ongoing
Tree Manager - Closing date: Ongoing
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  Game, set and match to Princesshay
Get set for summer of sport on the big screen in Exeter
Starting on Monday 1 July, Princesshay is bringing Wimbledon, Tour de France and the Paris 2024 Olympics to Exeter with live action on a giant screen.
Princesshay Square is once again being transformed into Princesshay Green for six weeks of top sporting action.
So, whether people are die-hard tennis fans, have a passion for pedal power or keen to see some record-breaking action, they’ll be able to see it all unfold on the big screen free of charge on picnic benches and deckchairs within Princesshay Green in the main square.
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