Exeter

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Latest news headlines from around the area

From local newspapers Hazel’s back and Breaking Glass again From This is Exeter AWARD-WINNING singer/ songwriter Hazel O’Connor is back!At the George, South Molton, Hazel will sing… Summer mix of music at the Globe From This is Exeter A MID Devon pub will play host to an array of bands and soloists this summer as it looks to cement i… How should we spend art cash? From This is Exeter PEOPLE across Cullompton will be asked this week to nominate arts and craft activities they would l… PICTURES: Velo Vintage Cycle Ride From Exmouth Journal Velo Vintage Traffic fears over approved homes From Exmouth Journal Members of East Devon District Council have criticised a new development by the A376 – six yea… Premier Inn looking forward to development From Exmouth Journal Premier Inn’s parent company Whitbread says it is delighted to have gained planning permission…

From Devon County Council Outdoor education centre Haven Banks officially handed over The multi-million outdoor education centre, Haven Banks in Exeter has officially been handed over to… Pupils get active on their journey to school Devon County Council and Sustrans are working in partnership to encourage schoolchildren to walk and… Local roofer ordered to pay £2k compensation An Exeter roofer has been ordered to pay £2000 compensation after carrying out work described by an… Exeter primary leads the way for faith schools St Nicholas Catholic Primary in Exeter is leading the way for Roman Catholic schools in the region b… Funding for vital road links in Devon Devon County Council awarded £4.7 million Pinch Point Funding towards two vital road schemes which … Streetlighting: consultation on carbon savings programme for Exeter gets underway Devon County Council is inviting local county councillors, Exeter city councillors and the Police to… Information sessions for potential foster carers in Exeter and Barnstaple A series of information sessions for anyone interested in fostering is planned for next month, as De… Devon welcomes funding for new railway station Devon applauds Government support from New Station Funding for proposed Newcourt railway station Devon schools in national initiative to develop dementia-friendly communities Seven Devon schools are taking part in a pioneering initiative to help develop dementia-friendly com… Local crime writer Simon Hall to visit Exeter Central Library Exeter Central Library will welcome local author and BBC reporter Simon Hall next week. He will be a… Lease agreement approved for Central Station forecourt enhancement £660,000 scheme to upgrade Exeter Central Station forecourt expected to start in August after lease… Exeter residents invited to speak at open forum Exeter residents are invited to put forward questions to Members of the joint County and City Counci… ‘Can do’ atmosphere at city school aids rapid improvements Pupils at an Exeter primary are helped to learn by the collaborative ‘can do’ atmosphere through… MISSING: Authorities concerned for teenager, last seen in Exeter 8 days ago Police and Devon County Council are concerned for a teenage boy, last seen in Exeter on the Wednesd… Essential repairs to Exeter High Street completed ahead of schedule Work to address Exeter High Street subsidence problems have completed two weeks ahead of schedule. … Junction improvements in Exeter near completion Safety improvements at the junctions of Heavitree Road, Denmark Road and Russell Street in Exeter ar… Special Event marks National Apprenticeship Week 11-15 March Devon County Council is calling on small and medium sized businesses to think about the benefits of … Sewer repairs reveal medieval snapshot of Exeter Recent roadworks in Exeter’s Holloway Street may have been an inconvenience to the daily commute, bu… Appeal for Crashpad hosts to help homeless youngsters Exeter homeless charity Nightstop is appealing for hosts for a new emergency housing scheme followin… Challenging sewer repair completed Repairs to a collapsed sewer close to a buried medieval bridge in Exeter have been completed. New flood defence scheme for Exeter gets Government funding boost Government annouonces extra cash for Exeter flood defence scheme which will protect more than 2,000 … Exeter Board awards Citizens Advice Bureau £15,000 The money will be used to provide additional specialist advice and information services following th… Safety improvements at pedestrian crossing in Exeter Safety to be improved for pedestrians and cyclists with upgrade of crossing at the junction of Heavi… Further investment in bus services Devon County Council funding extension of cross-city bus service B Devon Work Hubs network goes from strength to strength The Devon Work Hub ‘Family’ continues to expand with centres at Totnes, Tavistock, Cullompton and Ex… Start of urgent roadworks in Exeter brought forward Consent for repairs to ancient monument beneath Holloway Street fast-tracked to enable South West Wa… Junction 29 – an important piece of the jigsaw for Devon’s economy Transport Minister Norman Baker to officially open Junction 29 of the M5 and tour new Energy Centre … Roads improving but caution advised as some areas remain impassable Road conditions are improving the Council says, although some roads do remain impassable Exeter residents of properties at risk of flooding offered shelter at County Hall High water levels on the Exe this morning (Sunday 23 December) will put eighteen properties at risk … New train stations will bring economic benefit and ease traffic congestion in the city Councillors have approved layout plans for two new railway stations for Exeter. The plans will now… Inspired pupils enjoy learning and achieve well at fast-improving city school Children at St Thomas Primary School have shown sustained improvement over the last few years as te… Higher standards and better progress for pupils at city school Enthusiastic children at St David’s Church of England Primary school love their lessons and are ma… More investment in schools as pupil numbers rise in Devon Devon County Council’s Cabinet is meeting to discuss five separate schemes totalling £6.9 million… Hard-hitting presentation about dangerous driving comes to Exeter 16 October Learn 2 Live informs Devon students and parents of the potential dangers on the county’s roads cau… Views sought on proposals for new city railway stations Businesses and residents in Exeter are being asked for their views on proposals for two new railway … Governors to decide on West Exe future West Exe Technology College will not be forced to convert to a sponsored academy Rifford Road Community Home reopens after refurbishment Rifford Road Community Home has officially reopened. The home, in Heavitree Exeter, has been closed … Meet three of the county’s Olympian and Paralympian athletes this weekend Devonians will have the chance to meet three of the county’s Olympian and Paralympian athletes at … City residents invited to take part in pioneering new joint committee to improve community services Residents in Exeter will get the opportunity to suggest ways to improve services for their community… Snow Warden scheme extends to Exeter The Council’s snow warden scheme is extending to Exeter. Community groups and residents’ associat… PHOTO GALLERY Exe Bridges Mural River Exe Bridges given a make-over by top graffiti artist, Jeff Evans Graffiti mural lifts the River Exe Bridges in Exeter Graffiti artists give new lease of life to Exe Bridges in Exeter First look at what Exeter Central Library could look like following £4.1m revamp A first chance to see what the city’s flagship library could look like as a series of artist’s imp… Major investment by Devon County Council in Exeter education Devon County Council is investing another £3.5 million in the education service for the Exeter area… Scomis announces new partnership agreement with national provider of ICT Twenty-five year old Scomis signs deal with national ICT specialists Plans progress for new extra care housing schemes across Devon Devon County and District Councils are working with development partners on the first phase of a pro… Schools commemorate Exeter Blitz with impressive art exhibition Schools across Devon contributed to the Exeter Blitz exhibition which commemorated the 70th annivers… Special Cathedral service to celebrate Diamond Jubilee The service is part of the nationwide celebrations taking place throughout the year to give thanks f… Consultation reveals support for Exhibition Way proposals Feedback from consultation will now help inform proposals for link road scheme Footpath and cycleway closed during junction upgrade Route for pedestrians and cyclists closed and diverted through improvement works at Junction 29 of t… London Inn Square Improvements Progress Temporary closure of York Road as part of ongoing work on new road layout Volunteers sought to encourage hobbies and interests Devon County Council is looking for volunteers to work with its care home residents to encourage hob… Her Majesty The Queen and HRH The Duke of Edinburgh to visit Exeter next week The Royal visit will first take in Princesshay, before the official opening of University of Exeter’… Children’s centre worker receives coveted national award An Exeter children’s centre worker has been awarded a prestigious national prize for her achievement… Montgomery Primary becomes England’s first zero-carbon school Exeter’s newest and Greenest school has been formally certified as England’s first zero-carbon s… Free taster sessions offered on Growth Club scheme Devon’s recently launched Growth Club Programme which helps small businesses realise their full pote… Devon County Councillor wins Age UK National Award Councillor Olwen Foggin has won the Age UK Pride of Place Award 2012. Turf cutting marks start of work on the Exeter Energy from Waste facility Building work officially gets underway on the new Energy for Waste facility this week, Tuesday 28 Fe… New leadership team pledges swift improvement A new leadership team is in place at an Exeter primary with a vision of creating an outstanding scho… Discover Exeter’s heritage at free local history open day The Westcountry Studies Library in Exeter is holding its annual Local History Open Day next week Work begins on world class outdoor education centre for Exeter The new centre at Haven Banks will provide a contemporary hub for outdoor adventure activities for y… Exeter County Councillors invest in their communities Devon County Councillors in Exeter have spent or have allocated funds totalling £184,000 to local p… The right environment for better-paid jobs One of our top priorities is investing in the right infrastructure to boost economic growth.

Below are links to your local councils’ contact pages. You can also find information about your local County Councillors.

Local Councils
Devon County Council
Exeter City Council
East Devon District Council
Teignbridge District Council
Local County Councillor areas
Broadclyst & Whimple
Alphington & Cowick
Duryard & Pennsylvania
Exwick & St Thomas
Heavitree & Whipton & Barton
Newtown & Polsloe
Pinhoe & Mincinglake
Priory & St Leonard’s
St David’s & St James
St Loyes & Topsham
Chudleigh Rural
Exminster & Kenton

The Devon Community Directory gives you access to thousands of services and community groups across Devon in a single search. Simply enter the type of service you are interested in and click search.

You can also search the Devon Family Information Services directory. Follow this link for childcare providers or search for other family-related services.