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⚠️ Scam warning for drivers using Exeter car parks! ⚠️
Someone was targeted by a parking scam after visiting Topsham Quay Car Park. They got a dodgy text claiming they'd lose their licence and damage their credit score-along with a fake payment link.
More: news.exeter.gov.uk/motorists-wa...
Someone was targeted by a parking scam after visiting Topsham Quay Car Park. They got a dodgy text claiming they'd lose their licence and damage their credit score-along with a fake payment link.
More: news.exeter.gov.uk/motorists-wa...
January 7, 2026 at 2:49 PM
⚠️ Scam warning for drivers using Exeter car parks! ⚠️
Someone was targeted by a parking scam after visiting Topsham Quay Car Park. They got a dodgy text claiming they'd lose their licence and damage their credit score-along with a fake payment link.
More: news.exeter.gov.uk/motorists-wa...
Someone was targeted by a parking scam after visiting Topsham Quay Car Park. They got a dodgy text claiming they'd lose their licence and damage their credit score-along with a fake payment link.
More: news.exeter.gov.uk/motorists-wa...
Sign up to the Exeter Community Lottery before Saturday 31 Jan and you’ll be entered into a special Super Draw-– with a chance to win a £1,000 Aldi gift card! 🛒
More: news.exeter.gov.uk/support-good...
More: news.exeter.gov.uk/support-good...
January 7, 2026 at 2:15 PM
Sign up to the Exeter Community Lottery before Saturday 31 Jan and you’ll be entered into a special Super Draw-– with a chance to win a £1,000 Aldi gift card! 🛒
More: news.exeter.gov.uk/support-good...
More: news.exeter.gov.uk/support-good...
Devon Loves Dogs has launched a fun new challenge to remind us all to bag it and bin it when out walking our dogs 🐶💩
You can take part at popular spots like Exeter’s Valley Parks, Dawlish Warren, Cranbrook Country Park and more.
You can take part at popular spots like Exeter’s Valley Parks, Dawlish Warren, Cranbrook Country Park and more.
January 7, 2026 at 10:50 AM
Devon Loves Dogs has launched a fun new challenge to remind us all to bag it and bin it when out walking our dogs 🐶💩
You can take part at popular spots like Exeter’s Valley Parks, Dawlish Warren, Cranbrook Country Park and more.
You can take part at popular spots like Exeter’s Valley Parks, Dawlish Warren, Cranbrook Country Park and more.
Want to save up to £100 on your energy bills?
The government’s sharing simple, low-cost tips that could make a real difference at home.
Every small change helps!
More: news.exeter.gov.uk/winter-energ...
The government’s sharing simple, low-cost tips that could make a real difference at home.
Every small change helps!
More: news.exeter.gov.uk/winter-energ...
January 6, 2026 at 3:44 PM
Want to save up to £100 on your energy bills?
The government’s sharing simple, low-cost tips that could make a real difference at home.
Every small change helps!
More: news.exeter.gov.uk/winter-energ...
The government’s sharing simple, low-cost tips that could make a real difference at home.
Every small change helps!
More: news.exeter.gov.uk/winter-energ...
Exeter councillors will be discussing next week whether this May’s local elections should be postponed, following a government request for views linked to local government reorganisation.
The decision will be debated at the Council meeting on Tue 13 Jan.
More: news.exeter.gov.uk/council-to-c...
The decision will be debated at the Council meeting on Tue 13 Jan.
More: news.exeter.gov.uk/council-to-c...
January 6, 2026 at 10:56 AM
Exeter councillors will be discussing next week whether this May’s local elections should be postponed, following a government request for views linked to local government reorganisation.
The decision will be debated at the Council meeting on Tue 13 Jan.
More: news.exeter.gov.uk/council-to-c...
The decision will be debated at the Council meeting on Tue 13 Jan.
More: news.exeter.gov.uk/council-to-c...
The City Council has activated its Severe Weather Emergency Protocol, offering emergency accommodation while the cold snap continues. It's in place until Mon 5 Jan and will be reviewed then.
If you’re worried about someone sleeping rough, contact: streetlink.org.uk
If you’re worried about someone sleeping rough, contact: streetlink.org.uk
January 2, 2026 at 12:27 PM
The City Council has activated its Severe Weather Emergency Protocol, offering emergency accommodation while the cold snap continues. It's in place until Mon 5 Jan and will be reviewed then.
If you’re worried about someone sleeping rough, contact: streetlink.org.uk
If you’re worried about someone sleeping rough, contact: streetlink.org.uk
The Met Office have issue a YELLOW Warning for Ice and Snow from today until Monday.
What to expect?
⚠️ Likely some icy stretches on some untreated roads, pavements and cycle paths
⚠️ Some injuries from slips and falls on icy surfaces
weather.metoffice.gov.uk/warnings-and...
What to expect?
⚠️ Likely some icy stretches on some untreated roads, pavements and cycle paths
⚠️ Some injuries from slips and falls on icy surfaces
weather.metoffice.gov.uk/warnings-and...
January 2, 2026 at 11:29 AM
The Met Office have issue a YELLOW Warning for Ice and Snow from today until Monday.
What to expect?
⚠️ Likely some icy stretches on some untreated roads, pavements and cycle paths
⚠️ Some injuries from slips and falls on icy surfaces
weather.metoffice.gov.uk/warnings-and...
What to expect?
⚠️ Likely some icy stretches on some untreated roads, pavements and cycle paths
⚠️ Some injuries from slips and falls on icy surfaces
weather.metoffice.gov.uk/warnings-and...
Tell the kids… Santa has been spotted in Exeter getting ready to deliver presents! 🎅✨
Wishing everyone a very Happy Christmas from all of us at Exeter City Council.
Wishing everyone a very Happy Christmas from all of us at Exeter City Council.
December 24, 2025 at 6:45 PM
Tell the kids… Santa has been spotted in Exeter getting ready to deliver presents! 🎅✨
Wishing everyone a very Happy Christmas from all of us at Exeter City Council.
Wishing everyone a very Happy Christmas from all of us at Exeter City Council.
There’s still time to enter the Exeter Sustainability Awards!
The deadline’s been extended to Thursday 15 January 26 - so if you, your business, school or community group are doing great things for the planet, now’s your chance to be recognised! 💚
More: news.exeter.gov.uk/still-time-t...
The deadline’s been extended to Thursday 15 January 26 - so if you, your business, school or community group are doing great things for the planet, now’s your chance to be recognised! 💚
More: news.exeter.gov.uk/still-time-t...
December 16, 2025 at 3:30 PM
There’s still time to enter the Exeter Sustainability Awards!
The deadline’s been extended to Thursday 15 January 26 - so if you, your business, school or community group are doing great things for the planet, now’s your chance to be recognised! 💚
More: news.exeter.gov.uk/still-time-t...
The deadline’s been extended to Thursday 15 January 26 - so if you, your business, school or community group are doing great things for the planet, now’s your chance to be recognised! 💚
More: news.exeter.gov.uk/still-time-t...
Almost 200 toys and gifts have been donated to children at the RD&E Hospital, thanks to the amazing kindness of staff and members at our leisure centres.
The gifts were delivered to the Children’s Emergency Department and Bramble Ward.
More: news.exeter.gov.uk/big-hearted-...
The gifts were delivered to the Children’s Emergency Department and Bramble Ward.
More: news.exeter.gov.uk/big-hearted-...
December 16, 2025 at 3:16 PM
Almost 200 toys and gifts have been donated to children at the RD&E Hospital, thanks to the amazing kindness of staff and members at our leisure centres.
The gifts were delivered to the Children’s Emergency Department and Bramble Ward.
More: news.exeter.gov.uk/big-hearted-...
The gifts were delivered to the Children’s Emergency Department and Bramble Ward.
More: news.exeter.gov.uk/big-hearted-...
Great news for Exeter’s climate goals.
Six council buildings - including the Arena, St Sidwell’s Point, and the Bus Station - will be getting solar panels next year. It’s a big step in cutting carbon emissions and will save around £100,000 a year too.
More: news.exeter.gov.uk/plan-for-new...
Six council buildings - including the Arena, St Sidwell’s Point, and the Bus Station - will be getting solar panels next year. It’s a big step in cutting carbon emissions and will save around £100,000 a year too.
More: news.exeter.gov.uk/plan-for-new...
December 16, 2025 at 2:10 PM
Great news for Exeter’s climate goals.
Six council buildings - including the Arena, St Sidwell’s Point, and the Bus Station - will be getting solar panels next year. It’s a big step in cutting carbon emissions and will save around £100,000 a year too.
More: news.exeter.gov.uk/plan-for-new...
Six council buildings - including the Arena, St Sidwell’s Point, and the Bus Station - will be getting solar panels next year. It’s a big step in cutting carbon emissions and will save around £100,000 a year too.
More: news.exeter.gov.uk/plan-for-new...
Getting a takeaway in Exeter? If you spot a business still handing out single-use plastics like forks or polystyrene containers, you can report it.
The law’s changed - and these items are now banned to help cut down waste and CO2 emissions.
More: news.exeter.gov.uk/people-urged...
The law’s changed - and these items are now banned to help cut down waste and CO2 emissions.
More: news.exeter.gov.uk/people-urged...
December 15, 2025 at 10:33 AM
Getting a takeaway in Exeter? If you spot a business still handing out single-use plastics like forks or polystyrene containers, you can report it.
The law’s changed - and these items are now banned to help cut down waste and CO2 emissions.
More: news.exeter.gov.uk/people-urged...
The law’s changed - and these items are now banned to help cut down waste and CO2 emissions.
More: news.exeter.gov.uk/people-urged...
This Christmas, before you reach for the bin – think reduce, reuse, recycle!
We have loads of festive tips to help cut down on food waste, like freezing leftovers (yes, even wine!) or turning them into tasty meals like turkey curry or bubble & squeak.
More: news.exeter.gov.uk/reduce-reuse...
We have loads of festive tips to help cut down on food waste, like freezing leftovers (yes, even wine!) or turning them into tasty meals like turkey curry or bubble & squeak.
More: news.exeter.gov.uk/reduce-reuse...
December 12, 2025 at 12:46 PM
This Christmas, before you reach for the bin – think reduce, reuse, recycle!
We have loads of festive tips to help cut down on food waste, like freezing leftovers (yes, even wine!) or turning them into tasty meals like turkey curry or bubble & squeak.
More: news.exeter.gov.uk/reduce-reuse...
We have loads of festive tips to help cut down on food waste, like freezing leftovers (yes, even wine!) or turning them into tasty meals like turkey curry or bubble & squeak.
More: news.exeter.gov.uk/reduce-reuse...
The Quayside Farmers’ Market is ending its first year with a festive bang!
Join them on Sat 20 Dec, 9am–1pm at the Piazza Terracina for a special Christmas edition, with 30 brilliant local producers, seasonal treats, and plenty of festive cheer.
More: news.exeter.gov.uk/festive-farm...
Join them on Sat 20 Dec, 9am–1pm at the Piazza Terracina for a special Christmas edition, with 30 brilliant local producers, seasonal treats, and plenty of festive cheer.
More: news.exeter.gov.uk/festive-farm...
December 11, 2025 at 11:52 AM
The Quayside Farmers’ Market is ending its first year with a festive bang!
Join them on Sat 20 Dec, 9am–1pm at the Piazza Terracina for a special Christmas edition, with 30 brilliant local producers, seasonal treats, and plenty of festive cheer.
More: news.exeter.gov.uk/festive-farm...
Join them on Sat 20 Dec, 9am–1pm at the Piazza Terracina for a special Christmas edition, with 30 brilliant local producers, seasonal treats, and plenty of festive cheer.
More: news.exeter.gov.uk/festive-farm...
Cllr Phil Bialyk - Exeter is looking amazing this Christmas! The city centre is full of festive cheer, with lights, markets, Winter Wonderland and more.
Read more: news.exeter.gov.uk/leader-colum...
Read more: news.exeter.gov.uk/leader-colum...
December 11, 2025 at 11:02 AM
Cllr Phil Bialyk - Exeter is looking amazing this Christmas! The city centre is full of festive cheer, with lights, markets, Winter Wonderland and more.
Read more: news.exeter.gov.uk/leader-colum...
Read more: news.exeter.gov.uk/leader-colum...
🎄 Just a quick reminder as we head into the festive season: Christmas wrapping paper and cards can’t go in your green recycling bin in Exeter.
✅ Brown paper can be recycled – as long as it’s brown on both sides and free from glitter or foil.
More: news.exeter.gov.uk/christmas-wr...
✅ Brown paper can be recycled – as long as it’s brown on both sides and free from glitter or foil.
More: news.exeter.gov.uk/christmas-wr...
December 9, 2025 at 3:19 PM
🎄 Just a quick reminder as we head into the festive season: Christmas wrapping paper and cards can’t go in your green recycling bin in Exeter.
✅ Brown paper can be recycled – as long as it’s brown on both sides and free from glitter or foil.
More: news.exeter.gov.uk/christmas-wr...
✅ Brown paper can be recycled – as long as it’s brown on both sides and free from glitter or foil.
More: news.exeter.gov.uk/christmas-wr...
Still time to have your say on Exeter’s Green Circle walking route.
Whether you’re a regular walker or it’s your first time hearing about it, we’d love your feedback. It only takes a few minutes - and you could win a £20 InExeter voucher!
More: news.exeter.gov.uk/tell-us-what...
Whether you’re a regular walker or it’s your first time hearing about it, we’d love your feedback. It only takes a few minutes - and you could win a £20 InExeter voucher!
More: news.exeter.gov.uk/tell-us-what...
December 9, 2025 at 2:17 PM
Still time to have your say on Exeter’s Green Circle walking route.
Whether you’re a regular walker or it’s your first time hearing about it, we’d love your feedback. It only takes a few minutes - and you could win a £20 InExeter voucher!
More: news.exeter.gov.uk/tell-us-what...
Whether you’re a regular walker or it’s your first time hearing about it, we’d love your feedback. It only takes a few minutes - and you could win a £20 InExeter voucher!
More: news.exeter.gov.uk/tell-us-what...
Residents are reminded that there are changes to waste and recycling collections over Christmas and New Year. Full details are shown in this schedule.
Residents can download their personalised collection calendar at exeter.gov.uk/wastecollections
Residents can download their personalised collection calendar at exeter.gov.uk/wastecollections
December 9, 2025 at 11:28 AM
Residents are reminded that there are changes to waste and recycling collections over Christmas and New Year. Full details are shown in this schedule.
Residents can download their personalised collection calendar at exeter.gov.uk/wastecollections
Residents can download their personalised collection calendar at exeter.gov.uk/wastecollections
Fancy a festive treat? You could win a family ticket to see The Wizard of Oz at Exeter Corn Exchange this Christmas!
But be quick - entries close at 12 noon on Monday 8 Dec! Head to Visit Exeter to enter. Good luck! 🍀🎟️
More: news.exeter.gov.uk/follow-the-y...
But be quick - entries close at 12 noon on Monday 8 Dec! Head to Visit Exeter to enter. Good luck! 🍀🎟️
More: news.exeter.gov.uk/follow-the-y...
December 5, 2025 at 10:54 AM
Fancy a festive treat? You could win a family ticket to see The Wizard of Oz at Exeter Corn Exchange this Christmas!
But be quick - entries close at 12 noon on Monday 8 Dec! Head to Visit Exeter to enter. Good luck! 🍀🎟️
More: news.exeter.gov.uk/follow-the-y...
But be quick - entries close at 12 noon on Monday 8 Dec! Head to Visit Exeter to enter. Good luck! 🍀🎟️
More: news.exeter.gov.uk/follow-the-y...
On Saturday, Magdalen Road turns merry for the Christmas Fair - the road’s closed to traffic from 2–6pm with live music, stalls, food, drink and plenty of festive cheer.
Then on Sunday, the Santa Run takes over the city centre!
More: news.exeter.gov.uk/christmas-ge...
Then on Sunday, the Santa Run takes over the city centre!
More: news.exeter.gov.uk/christmas-ge...
December 4, 2025 at 4:18 PM
On Saturday, Magdalen Road turns merry for the Christmas Fair - the road’s closed to traffic from 2–6pm with live music, stalls, food, drink and plenty of festive cheer.
Then on Sunday, the Santa Run takes over the city centre!
More: news.exeter.gov.uk/christmas-ge...
Then on Sunday, the Santa Run takes over the city centre!
More: news.exeter.gov.uk/christmas-ge...
A man has been fined £38,000 for stripping out the historic interior of a 17th Century listed building on Topsham’s Strand – one of Exeter’s most important heritage sites.
More: news.exeter.gov.uk/man-ordered-...
More: news.exeter.gov.uk/man-ordered-...
December 4, 2025 at 4:08 PM
A man has been fined £38,000 for stripping out the historic interior of a 17th Century listed building on Topsham’s Strand – one of Exeter’s most important heritage sites.
More: news.exeter.gov.uk/man-ordered-...
More: news.exeter.gov.uk/man-ordered-...
If you vote by post in Exeter, it’s time to check your details!
New rules mean postal vote applications now only last for 3 years. If you applied before 30 Jan 2024, you’ll need to reapply by 31 Jan 2026 to keep voting by post.
More: news.exeter.gov.uk/renew-your-p...
New rules mean postal vote applications now only last for 3 years. If you applied before 30 Jan 2024, you’ll need to reapply by 31 Jan 2026 to keep voting by post.
More: news.exeter.gov.uk/renew-your-p...
December 4, 2025 at 2:20 PM
If you vote by post in Exeter, it’s time to check your details!
New rules mean postal vote applications now only last for 3 years. If you applied before 30 Jan 2024, you’ll need to reapply by 31 Jan 2026 to keep voting by post.
More: news.exeter.gov.uk/renew-your-p...
New rules mean postal vote applications now only last for 3 years. If you applied before 30 Jan 2024, you’ll need to reapply by 31 Jan 2026 to keep voting by post.
More: news.exeter.gov.uk/renew-your-p...
The Council's draft Consultation & Engagement Strategy is open for feedback until Thursday 4 December. It’s all about improving how the Council connects with people and communities in Exeter.
More: engage.exeter.gov.uk/consultation...
More: engage.exeter.gov.uk/consultation...
December 3, 2025 at 1:18 PM
The Council's draft Consultation & Engagement Strategy is open for feedback until Thursday 4 December. It’s all about improving how the Council connects with people and communities in Exeter.
More: engage.exeter.gov.uk/consultation...
More: engage.exeter.gov.uk/consultation...
We’re creating a new Culture Strategy for the city—and your views matter. Whether you love local arts, live music, festivals, or just want more ways to enjoy Exeter’s cultural life, we’d love to hear from you.
More: news.exeter.gov.uk/help-shape-t...
More: news.exeter.gov.uk/help-shape-t...
December 3, 2025 at 12:59 PM
We’re creating a new Culture Strategy for the city—and your views matter. Whether you love local arts, live music, festivals, or just want more ways to enjoy Exeter’s cultural life, we’d love to hear from you.
More: news.exeter.gov.uk/help-shape-t...
More: news.exeter.gov.uk/help-shape-t...
Someone just won £250 in the Exeter Community Lottery!
It’s just £1 a week and supports great local causes — over 100 of them across the city! Sign up before 20 December and you could win a £3,000 Christmas Cash Bonus in this month’s Super Draw.
More: news.exeter.gov.uk/playing-the-...
It’s just £1 a week and supports great local causes — over 100 of them across the city! Sign up before 20 December and you could win a £3,000 Christmas Cash Bonus in this month’s Super Draw.
More: news.exeter.gov.uk/playing-the-...
December 2, 2025 at 11:56 AM
Someone just won £250 in the Exeter Community Lottery!
It’s just £1 a week and supports great local causes — over 100 of them across the city! Sign up before 20 December and you could win a £3,000 Christmas Cash Bonus in this month’s Super Draw.
More: news.exeter.gov.uk/playing-the-...
It’s just £1 a week and supports great local causes — over 100 of them across the city! Sign up before 20 December and you could win a £3,000 Christmas Cash Bonus in this month’s Super Draw.
More: news.exeter.gov.uk/playing-the-...