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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...
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January 6, 2026 at 3:44 PM
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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...
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January 6, 2026 at 10:56 AM
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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
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January 2, 2026 at 12:27 PM
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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...
Map showing a yellow weather warning for ice across parts of southwest England, including Truro, Plymouth, Exeter, and surrounding areas. The warning area is shaded in yellow with a label reading “Yellow Ice” in black and yellow.
January 2, 2026 at 11:29 AM
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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.
December 24, 2025 at 6:45 PM
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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...
A small green plant grows inside a clear lightbulb filled with soil and pebbles, symbolizing sustainability. The bulb rests on dry, cracked earth. Printed on the glass is the logo for “Exeter Sustainability Awards” featuring a stylized green leaf.
December 16, 2025 at 3:30 PM
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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-...
Two women, one in pink scrubs and one in a purple hoodie, stand beside a person in a large dog mascot costume wearing a Santa hat. All three hold colorful holiday gift bags. The setting is a brightly decorated hallway with festive decorations and a cheerful atmosphere. A smiling man in a festive Star Wars Christmas sweater holds several colorful gift bags and a small stuffed panda. He stands in a doorway, with holiday decorations visible inside the room behind him. The same man stands in a room decorated for Christmas, surrounded by gift bags and plush pandas. A decorated Christmas tree is visible behind him, along with stockings and festive wall décor. He gestures happily with open arms. A group of seven people, including the man in the Star Wars Christmas sweater and a dog mascot named “SID Big Dog,” pose together in a festively decorated office. Everyone is smiling, and the room is filled with holiday cheer and decorations.
December 16, 2025 at 3:16 PM
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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...
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December 16, 2025 at 2:10 PM
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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...
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December 15, 2025 at 10:33 AM
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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...
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December 12, 2025 at 12:46 PM
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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...
Festive promotional poster for the Exeter Quayside Farmers’ Market Christmas Edition. The text announces the event will take place on Saturday 20th December, from 9am to 1pm on the Piazza Terracina. Highlights include 30 local producers, festive cheer, seasonal surprises, and celebration of the market’s first year. The design features green text on a cream background with a decorative red border filled with illustrated produce like carrots, oranges, and fish.
December 11, 2025 at 11:52 AM
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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...
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December 11, 2025 at 11:02 AM
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🎄 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...
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December 9, 2025 at 3:19 PM
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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...
December 9, 2025 at 2:17 PM
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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
Festive Christmas-themed graphic from Exeter City Council showing revised bin collection dates for the Christmas and New Year period. On the left, Santa Claus peeks from behind a wall, pointing to a schedule on the right. The schedule lists original collection dates from Thursday 25 December to Friday 16 January, with corresponding new collection dates. For example, bins due on Thursday 25 Dec will be collected on Monday 29 Dec. Snowy background with holiday lights adds a seasonal feel.
December 9, 2025 at 11:28 AM
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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...
Three people in colorful costumes pose on a yellow brick road, dressed as characters from The Wizard of Oz. From left to right: a Scarecrow in a green top and yellow pants with colorful patches, Dorothy in a blue gingham dress and red shoes, and a Cowardly Lion wearing a rainbow vest and pointing toward a vibrant rainbow in the sky. A small Tin Man costume is positioned in front of Dorothy, appearing to be a prop or puppet. Tudor-style buildings are in the background.
December 5, 2025 at 10:54 AM
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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...
Evening street scene at a bustling Christmas market, with crowds of people walking past festive stalls and twinkling lights. Shopfronts and market tents line the street under a dusky blue sky. Brightly colored medal from the Exeter Santa Run featuring a cartoon Santa, snowflakes, and sponsor logos for Tozers and City Community Trust. The attached yellow ribbon includes festive graphics.
December 4, 2025 at 4:18 PM
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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-...
Interior of a gutted building during renovation, showing exposed brick walls, ceiling beams, and wall studs. The floor joists are visible, with no flooring in place. Daylight streams in from an adjacent room. A PVC pipe runs vertically through the unfinished frame. Date stamp reads 27.02.2023 at 10:34. View through multiple doorways in a stripped-down building under renovation, revealing a long perspective of exposed brick walls and unfinished rooms. Debris and construction materials lie on the floor, with electrical wiring and tools visible in the distance. Date stamp reads 27.02.2023 at 10:31.
December 4, 2025 at 4:08 PM
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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...
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December 4, 2025 at 2:20 PM
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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...
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December 3, 2025 at 1:18 PM
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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...
Bold graphic with an orange background promoting a culture survey by Exeter City Council. Large black text at the top reads: “CAN YOU / WOULD YOU / HOW MIGHT YOU / WHY WOULDN’T YOU.” Below, in white: “A creative life. Explore it in Exeter.” The word “Exeter” is partly obscured by a dynamic white splash graphic. Along the bottom on a white band: “SHARE YOUR EXPERIENCES NOW IN OUR SURVEY >” next to a QR code and the web address “engage.exeter.gov.uk”.
December 3, 2025 at 12:59 PM
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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-...
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December 2, 2025 at 11:56 AM
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Exeter and Plymouth have joined forces to propose a bold new plan for local government across the county. The idea? Replace the current two-tier system with four new unitary councils - each better aligned to the needs of local communities.

More: news.exeter.gov.uk/two-city-cou...
Cover image for a proposal document by Exeter City Council. The left side features the title: “Shaping Our Future: Putting People First in Exeter and Devon” with the subtitle “Final Proposal for Local Government Reorganisation in Devon.” On the right is a scenic view of Exeter, with a prominent view of Exeter Cathedral rising above green trees and rooftops. The lower section of the image includes a solid green banner.
November 28, 2025 at 2:42 PM
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Exeter Library has a packed season of events coming up - and there’s something for everyone! 🎶📚

From a Christmas jazz night and Library Lates with live music and crafts, to over-60s discos, LEGO socials, and creative workshops.

More: news.exeter.gov.uk/exeter-libra...
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November 25, 2025 at 2:22 PM
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The winter Exeter Citizen is landing on doormats from Monday! It’s full of festive events, Council news, and a chance to win a family ticket to The Wizard of Oz at the Corn Exchange 🎭

More: news.exeter.gov.uk/exeter-citiz...
Front page of the Winter 2025 issue of "Exeter Citizen" magazine. The main feature, titled “Christmas in Exeter,” shows performers in colorful costumes dressed as characters from The Wizard of Oz, posing in a festive setting with historic Tudor-style buildings. Headlines promote Christmas events, local news, and services, with additional ads and a sidebar listing events and special offers.
November 21, 2025 at 3:05 PM