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 Lord Mayor of Exeter, Cllr Kevin Mitchell and Richard Branston
Long serving former councillor honoured
Former long-serving Exeter City Councillor Richard Branston has been made an Honorary Alderman.
The now-retired councillor served as a ward councillor for more than 20 years, representing the people of Newtown and St Leonard’s.
Mr Branston was awarded the title at a ceremony held at Exeter’s historic Guildhall.
Honorary Alderman is a title conferred in recognition of eminent services rendered to Exeter City Council during the period in which former councillors served as members of the Council.
Mr Branston was nominated for the honour by Councillor Matt Vizard, who had served alongside him in Newtown. He said: “We can all agree, regardless of political allegiances, that Richard has been a fantastic servant to the public and to our city.
"His legacy in Newtown continues with the recent installation of extra lighting along the path in Belmont Park to provide safety and security, which was a long-held campaign. It was the last of very many successes on his part.
"Always putting others first and never grandstanding, Richard is a truly modest man. He is also a joy to be with – kind, decent, and great company.
"I can think of no one more deserving of the honour of Alderman than Richard Branston.”
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  Holocaust Memorial Day
Holocaust Memorial Day marks 80th anniversary of Auschwitz liberation
Holocaust Memorial Day takes place on Monday (27 January), with events being held across Exeter.
‘For a Better Future’ is this year’s theme for the Day, which marks the 80th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau, the largest Nazi concentration camp complex, and the 30th anniversary of the genocide in Bosnia.
Events taking place in Exeter include talks, reflections, a human rights trail, and a candle-lighting ceremony.
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Career Builders helps adults back into employment
A new initiative designed to support adults on their journey towards employment, volunteering or further training has been launched.
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Community groups in Exeter celebrate grants success
More community groups in Exeter are celebrating after winning crucial funding from the City Council.
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Closing date approaches for representations on the Exeter Plan
Residents, organisations and other councils are reminded to submit their formal representations on the draft Exeter Plan by the closing date of 6 February.
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Help create book of reflection on Covid Pandemic
People in Exeter are being invited to contribute their memories from the Covid-19 pandemic as part of an online audiobook.
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 Last chance to win a £1,000 Aldi gift card (or £1,000 cash!)
Win a £1,000 Aldi Gift Card this weekend!
Exeter Community Lottery is giving people a chance to win a £1,000 Aldi Gift Card or £1,000 in cash.
All people need to do is play the weekly Lottery before Saturday 25 January to be in with a chance of winning the first Super Draw Prize of 2025. Playing Exeter Community Lottery helps support local good causes.
One lucky winner will get a chance to spend a thousand pounds on groceries, treats, household essentials or even Aldi Specialbuys!
Whether planning a luxurious dinner party, filling the cupboards with everyday essentials, or treating yourself to their award-winning wines, this gift card will go a long way.
Don't miss out on this chance to win big and enjoy a shopping spree at Aldi! Support the Exeter Community Lottery this week for a chance to win.
And don’t forget, players can top-up their tickets just for the week of the Super Draw – and the Exeter Community Lottery has lots more exciting prizes coming up throughout 2025, so watch this space!
Public and Green Spaces Operator Mechanical Skills - Closing date: 06/02/2025
Housing Casework Team Leader - Closing date: 31/01/2025
Housing Caseworker - Closing date: 31/01/2025
Museum Visitor Services Assistant (Reception) - Closing date: 09/02/2025
Engineer (Harbour & Waterways) - Closing date: 16/02/2025
MRF Operative - Closing date: 09/02/2025
Income Collection Officer - Closing date: 07/02/2024
Head of Service - Commercial Assets - Closing date: 02/02/2025
Income Collection Manager - Closing date: 07/02/2025
SWAP Senior Auditor - Ongoing
Waste Operative - Closing date: 26/01/2025
Recreation Assistant Lifeguard - Closing Date: 24/01/2025
Casual Swimming Instructor / Teacher - Closing date: Ongoing
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  Summer at the Quayside - Artist Call Out
Exeter Canal & Quay Trust are looking for artists to provide activities for their summer programme of family events.
Building on the success of previous Summer at the Quayside programmes, Exeter Canal & Quay Trust are looking to commission a range of individuals or organisations to create a family-friendly offer on the Quayside over the school summer holidays.
They have set aside the Transit Shed for Tuesdays, Wednesday and Fridays (please note Fridays have been allocated, so it is only the Tuesdays and Wednesdays they are looking to fill). Their preference is for activity that reflects the setting and heritage of the Quayside in some way – there are some incredible stories to be found and they love these to be built into their cultural programme, wherever possible.
All events or sessions must be free for the participant to access. The preference is for informal drop-in sessions, but if booking is key to your project they can talk about ways of making this work. Please note you will be applying for one day only, to allow them to offer a range of activities over the summer.
Exeter Canal & Quay Trust will pay your fees and expenses, so please include these within your application.
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