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Councillors back Exeter’s submission for local government reorganisation
Councillors have unanimously backed a submission which sets out the Council’s case for a new unitary authority which includes the city of Exeter.
The council will now submit its interim case for the creation of a new unitary authority incorporating the city of Exeter and adjacent areas after it gained cross-party support.
The submission recognises the urban and rural identity of Devon and highlights the need for up to four unitary authorities for the county.
This will capitalise on the region’s established strengths, drive economic and housing growth and deliver better services for communities and residents.
The city’s interim case recognises that Devon is a large geographical area with small, dispersed populations balanced by two major urban centres in Exeter and Plymouth.
  Food Waste Containers
More homes added to Exeter’s food waste collection scheme
Another 2,000 homes in Exeter are set to receive weekly food waste collections.
The latest roll-out of kerbside collections will cover areas of Topsham, as plans to get the whole city involved continue to take shape.
Currently around a third of Exeter – 22,000 properties - benefits from kerbside food waste collections and the service has seen the city’s recycling rate rise by an additional 4%.
Two thousand properties in Topsham will start receiving collections from Monday 7 April.
Those homes involved will be receiving a pack containing information about the collections and caddy stickers.
Caddies – one black 23 litre kerbside caddy and one 5 litre grey/silver kitchen caddy – will be delivered from Monday 31 March.
Unitary submission drives growth and delivers for residents and communities
Exeter City Council will embrace the opportunity to work with neighbouring councils to ensure local government reorganisation delivers outcomes for local communities.
Historic Custom House set to reopen following restoration
The Custom House Visitor Centre on Exeter’s quayside is set to reopen on Saturday 22 March following key work to the building.
Special - Urgent, Extraordinary Meeting of the Council - Thursday 20th Mar
The Special - Urgent, Extraordinary Meeting of the Council - Thursday 20th March 25 can now be viewed on our website.
Get involved in community tree planting
People are being invited to take part in two community tree planting events in Exeter.
RAMM shortlisted for the Museums + Heritage awards
Following a long-term commitment to accessibility across the museum, Exeter’s Royal Albert Memorial Museum & Art Gallery (RAMM) has been nominated for a Visitor Accessibility Award in the prestigious Museums + Heritage awards.
 Still time to register
Still time to register to vote in Exeter’s May elections
There’s still time to register to vote in this year’s elections being held in Exeter.
People have until midnight on Friday 11 April to make sure they are on the electoral register.
Anyone not on the register cannot vote.
There will be elections for Devon County Council on Thursday 1 May. There will also be by-elections for two City Council wards – Mincinglake & Whipton and Topsham – following two City Councillors stepping down. These will also be held on 1 May.
Apart from the two by-elections, there are no other City Council elections this year, because the local authority holds its elections in ‘thirds’, meaning there are no elections every fourth year. It’s really simple to register, just go to the Gov.uk website at gov.uk/register-to-vote. Those who are unsure if they are already on the register can contact the City Council directly at electoral.services@exeter.gov.uk or by calling 01392 265141.
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