At the end of another week, and after a few weeks of decline, the number of new coronavirus cases confirmed across Devon and Cornwall in the previous seven days has nearly doubled - with every area seeing a rise - and in some cases a tripling

NEWS FLASH 📢… the #LetsWalkDevon Workplace Walking Challenge will now be taking place this March 🚶🏼‍♀️! There are so many benefits to #walking and this is set to be a super fun challenge with lots of great prizes on offer! Register your interest today 👇🏻: activedevon.org/lets-walk

‼️ Volunteers urgently needed for Covid-19 vaccination centres ‼️ With the rollout of a Covid-19 mass vaccination programme underway volunteers are needed to help at vaccination centres in Devon which are due to become operational shortly. More: news.exeter.gov.uk/volunteers-urg…

Temporary changes have been introduced to the road layout in Queen Street in Exeter. The scheme is supporting efforts to encourage safe walking and cycling during the coronavirus pandemic as part of the Government’s Active Travel Fund initiative. Read more bit.ly/3jWApqu

In his blog this week Richard Marsh gives us his thoughts on placemaking and why it’s an important part of bringing the Liveable Exeter vision to life. What do you think is important when developing a place? liveableexeter.co.uk/news/placemaki…

Here's the DCC website's impression of how Magdalen Road might look as a low traffic neighbourhood. Add in a cafe terrace or two. Wouldn't that be fantastic? 😍😍😍

#LetsWalkDevon is here! > Take part in Devon’s biggest workplace walking challenge by: -Registering an online team at soc.devon.cc/Lets_Walk_N4bfT -Setting individual and team goals -Logging your walks and other activities through March Devon County Council

Heads up cyclists! FREEMOOVEMENT are running a BC Ride Leaders Course on the 5 June. The course is FREE for people who want to become volunteers for our social cycling campaign - Freewheelin'. Interested? email @ [email protected] or DM us here. britishcycling.org.uk/recreation/art…

Outdoor sport is coming back. It’s great to see how many outdoor sports and settings are reopening from today, allowing many to #ReturnToPlay. Get the latest info and guidance. ⬇️

Delighted and honoured to be at the launch of the Park Life Heavitree cafe hub. Listening to Ben Hunt, absolute local hero who has worked tirelessly to make this happen. True community

Our Exeter Leisure App has been updated and is now the perfect way to stay in touch with all the latest news and updates from our Leisure team. 🔗 bit.ly/3phGFNW

Spent my day in @ExeterLiveBetter with Exeter City Council and partners hearing about some genuinely exciting and transformative plans to create a sustainable new community in Water Lane. Some great leadership from @ExeterCX

Day 15: Support us by donating unwanted bikes so that we can refurbish them and get more people cycling! @WellbeingExeter @SustransDevon Radio Exe Live and Move Exeter Wheelers CC @exetercycling Exeter City Futures CoLab Co Bikes Age UK Exeter British Cycling South West

A new Health and Wellbeing Hub co-designed with the community in Wonford would help to breakdown health inequalities, boost activity and improve quality of life. Councillors will now consider approving progress to the next stage of the project. Read more: bit.ly/35RQj2t

Wonderful @Exeter_connect celebration of communities event today , great to hear about some amazing Exeter community projects.

Devon County Council are proposing a new two-way cycle route along Rifford Road🚲 This would connect Heavitree, Whipton, & Wonford residents to schools, workplaces, and shops - encouraging eco-friendly movement ✅ Like the idea? Have your say here: devon.cc/riffordroad #LiveAndMove

A huge celebration of Exeter City Community Trust this evening, a fantastic charity that has been so well led by Jamie Vittles over many years. He’s an excellent bloke to work with and the city is very lucky to have him. Congratulations on your recognition

Brilliant work to Mahi and the team 👏🏼

Unbelievable community day in the sun for #ExeterJubilee … loads of great things to do and see #LiveAndMove

People in Exeter and beyond are being encouraged to get out on the Green Circle, a 12-mile circular walking route around the city which is now featured on the free walking app, Go Jauntly. More: bit.ly/3GQZoXw