Exeter City Council News in 2025
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 Our most-read stories
Exeter City Council’s most-read stories of 2024
Happy New Year to each and every one of you. We hope you had a peaceful Christmas and New Year break.
Over the course of the last 12 months, the City Council published 490 stories on its news website, keeping residents and visitors up-to-date with everything going on in Exeter.
The Communications team at Exeter City Council promotes all of its stories on social media as well as in this weekly newsletter, which is emailed to more than 10,000 people.
The most read story of 2024 was the old Lock Keeper’s Cottage in Topsham becoming available to let. Readers were clearly enchanted by the beauty of this waterside property which became available to rent for outdoor leisure or as a holiday cottage.
Also featuring highly was the Women’s Rugby World Cup and an announcement that Sandy Park and the Exeter had been chosen as a venue and host city for the 2025 tournament.
News that Exeter had been awarded more than £40 million in government funding for a green heating network, also proved popular among readers.
Here are our most read stories of 2024:
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Idyllic waterside property available to let in Exeter
News broke that Topsham Lock Cottage – nestled idyllically on the banks of the River Exe and right beside the tranquil waters of the Exeter Ship Canal – had become available on the market.
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Exeter and Sandy Park chosen as host city for Women’s Rugby World Cup
Exeter and Sandy Park are one of only eight cities and stadiums to host the international event.
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Exeter awarded more than £40m for new green heating network
The Exeter Energy Network received £42.5 million to build a heat network using air source heat pumps and the UK’s largest high-temperature water source heat pump.
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Work underway to demolish former Exeter Bus Station
News that work on razing the post war buildings to the ground had started.
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Donate items to charity with new doorstep collection service
The City Council partnered up with Anglo Doorstep Collections to offer a doorstep collection service of unwanted clothing, shoes, small electrical items, toys, ornaments, books and more. The items are passed on for reuse where they are really needed, with residents choosing which charity to support.
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Food hygiene courses planned throughout 2024 in Exeter
People were given the opportunity to book on to a number of Royal Society of Public Health accredited courses.
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Work to increase biodiversity at beautiful Exeter greenspace gathers pace
Readers were updated on plans to turn the former Northbrook Golf Course into a tranquil greenspace for people and wildlife.
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City Council Election results – 2 May 2024
News of how voting went in the 2 May elections, as Labour remained in control of the City Council.
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Latest designs for new Community Wellbeing Hub in Wonford revealed
People were given the chance to see what the designs for the new hub would look like. The aspiration to support more people to be healthy, happy and active, is being delivered by the Sport England funded Local Delivery Pilot programmes Live and Move, hosted by the City Council.
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Beacon to be lit to mark 80th Anniversary of D-Day
The Beacon was lit at the King’s Arms Isthmus. Earlier in the day a ceremony was held at the Countess Wear road bridge, which was used for the training of troops ahead of the D-Day landings.
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Exeter city centre ready to battle it out in Britain in Bloom competition
InExeter, the business improvement district for the city, announced its entry in the prestigious competition.
  Council Leader Phil Bialyk
Leader column: Growth, Support, and Exciting Opportunities
Exeter starts the New Year with community support, plans for growth, and preparations for major events, including the Women's Rugby World Cup.
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Additional measures to bring rough sleepers inside during freezing weather
With early January temperatures plummeting well below freezing over the coming nights, Exeter City Council has introduced extra measures to bring rough sleepers indoors.
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Your loo needs you – only flush the 3Ps
People living in Exeter are being reminded of what can and what cannot be flushed down the loo.
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Last chance to take part in budget and future priorities consultation
A public consultation on the services provided by the Council and how resources should be prioritised in the future is entering its final week.
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NHS advice after flu cases and winter illnesses rise in Devon
The NHS in Devon is reminding everyone of the simple steps they can take to protect their health as cases of flu and seasonal illnesses are rising.
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 Exeter Community Lottery
Fundraise with Exeter Community Lottery and Win a £1,000 Aldi Gift Card
Exeter Community Lottery is a no risk, no fees, online fundraising solution – and now there’s an extra reason to sign up – a £1,000 Aldi Gift Card.
The Exeter lottery is already helping local causes raise unlimited, year-round funds. Most not-for-profit groups can register to start using this online community fundraising solution today.
There are no upfront costs, it’s quick and easy to register and once approved good causes get:
- Their own webpage on the lottery site
- A no-risk prize structure to help engage supporters
- A wealth of marketing materials and support to help fundraising
- A steady monthly income
Supporters will have the chance to win weekly cash prizes of up to £25,000.
And groups registered and approved before Saturday 25 January will gain access to the additional national bolt-on prize to promote to potential new supporters – a £1,000 Aldi Gift Card.
Recreation Assistant Lifeguard - Closing Date: 24/01/2025
Casual Food and Beverage Assistant - Closing date: 10/01/2025
Food and Beverage Assistant - Closing date: 10/01/2025
Policy Officer - Closing date: 08/01/2025
Planned Works Officer (M&E) - Closing date: 07/01/2025
Fitness Instructor - Closing date: 12/01/2025
Technical Officer (Data & Records) - Closing date: 10/01/2025
Engagement Officer (Skills Development) - Closing date: 12/01/2025
Senior Technical Officer (Assets) - Closing date: 10/01/2025
Casual Swimming Instructor - Closing date: Ongoing
All of our vacancies can be found at exeter.gov.uk/jobs
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  Time: Sound and Light Show
Exeter Cathedral - Time: Sound and Light Show
Tue 7 to Sat 11 Jan
Explore our relationship with time with Luxmuralis’ stunning new sound and light show. Featuring dazzling light, dynamic soundscapes, and multiple projection installations. Time will take visitors on an unforgettable journey through history, science, and imagination, transforming both the magnificent interior and exterior of Exeter Cathedral.
Following its launch at Salisbury Cathedral in November, Exeter Cathedral will be the first tour venue to host this spectacular immersive event.
Visitors will be guided through a series of captivating installations that portray humans as seen through different eras, exploring the fascinating theories of relativity, and the text of H.G. Wells’ The Time Machine.
Prices & Booking
£9, £4 for U18, £24 for a family of four (includes £1.00 booking fee)
From Tue 7 to Sat 11 Jan
BOOK TICKETS TODAY>>>
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