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 Council Leader Phil Bialyk
Council Leader Phil Bialyk reflects on elections and future plans
Council Leader Phil Bialyk thanks Exeter voters for re-election and outlines plans for collaboration with new MPs, devolution, housing, and community facilities improvements.
"It’s been a while since my last column because of the elections we’ve had locally and nationally, and I want to start by saying it is great to be back and I thank the people in my ward who recently re-elected me. I also want to thank the voters who elected all the councillors in the city.
"It is important that we all now work together for the benefit of everyone in Exeter. I’m naturally pleased that the Labour Group remains in control of the Council, and we’ve also had a general election which has brought change and I now hope will bring stability nationally. I would like to congratulate Steve Race, our new MP for Exeter, and I wish him well.
"In doing so I ’d also like to publicly thank Ben Bradshaw for his 27 years of service to the people of Exeter as our MP – I think everyone will agree he worked hard for Exeter and did everything to bring Exeter to the forefront at every opportunity. We all wish him well in retirement.
"We also have a new MP in the Exmouth and Exeter East seat David Reed, and I wish him every success. I will be working with both our MPs to ensure Exeter is represented and can benefit going forward."
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  Exeter Housing Week
Families enjoy free activity day as part of Housing Week
Families have been enjoying a day of free activities as part of Exeter Housing Week.
People of all ages dropped in for the ever-popular Wonford Housing Activity Day on Thursday 8 August.
The annual day of fun is organised by housing teams at Exeter City Council and is just one of a number of events taking place to mark Housing Week throughout Exeter.
The Wonford event was held on the playing fields at the back of the Wonford Community Centre.
Families were able to feast on free ice-cream, get sporty with a range of activities provided by FREEMOOVEMENT, have their faces painted and enjoy story time in a teepee tent.
There was also a chance top find out about Exeter’s housing services and its partner organisations.
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Exeter Northcott offers new script opportunities for South West writers
Writers are being invited to introduce themselves to Exeter’s Northcott Theatre and tap into a series of development opportunities tailored to their needs.
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Tap into free home energy advice
People living in Exeter can take advantage of free retrofit advice home visits.
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Host of activities taking place across the city to mark Exeter Housing Week
The Council has been highlighting some of the many housing services it provides for residents in Exeter during Housing Week.
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Exeter museum receives lottery funding for pioneering over-50s project
Exeter’s Royal Albert Memorial Museum is celebrating after receiving an award from The National Lottery Community Fund for its Museum Meet-Up project.
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 Learn Devon
New programme and enrolment events from Learn Devon for 2024
If you want to develop your skills, gain a qualification, meet new people or just learn something new, have a look at what Learn Devon is offering.
Learn Devon has a range of courses and qualifications starting in September 2024. Don't miss out on their courses and qualifications starting in September. See their website for the full programme:
- Digital Skills & IT
- Skills & Development
- English and maths courses
- ESOL for overseas nationals
- Qualifications (GCSEs or Functional Skills)
- And more!
If you would like to find out more, join one of their enrolment events and have an informal chat with a member of their team. Their enrolment events are held online and in-person throughout August. FIND OUT MORE AND BOOK NOW...
Planning Officer (Graduate) - Closing date: 27/08/2024
Fitness Instructor - Closing date: 18/08/2024
Spa Therapist - Closing date: 31/08/2024
Licensing Officer - Closing date: 18/08/2024
Spa Welcome Host - Closing date: 31/08/2024
Technical & Compliance Manager - Closing date: 11/08/2024
Tree Manager - Closing date: Ongoing
All of our vacancies can be found at exeter.gov.uk/jobs
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  Jazz on the Quay
Enjoy Jazz on the Quay for free this weekend
The summer sounds of Jazz on the Quay return to Exeter’s waterside this weekend, with more great music on offer for free.
This Sunday (11 August) it’s the turn of Wriggle Valley Jazz Band who will be stepping out at the Transit Shed – just down from the Custom House - from 12.30pm until 3.30pm. Everyone is welcome to attend and it’s totally free of charge.
Organised by the Exeter Canal & Quay Trust and the City Council, Jazz on the Quay is a series of free, fun-filled Sunday afternoons of live music.
Running across the summer, a wide selection of talented jazz bands perform on the quayside, including Borderline Jazz Band and Riviera Ramblers.
Here’s the line up for the rest of the summer:
- 11 August - Wriggle Valley Jazz Band
- 18 August - Borderline Jazz Band
- 25 August - Riviera Ramblers
No booking is required, just bring friends, family and a love for jazz – it is the perfect way to spend a summer Sunday.
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