Two more roadshows will be held this week to give residents the opportunity to have their say on the Draft Exeter Plan. More: bit.ly/3WkzNxm

Remember, when the fresh snow flies in your city, it reveals how much we’ve over-designed our streets for cars making them faster & more dangerous, and how much space we could reclaim for people & public life. We call them #sneckdowns. HT Urban Cycling Institute 🚲 

Affordable housing in Exeter has received a boost following the awarding of £293,391 funding for a scheme in the city. The money – from the Brownfield Land Release Fund – will allow up to15 affordable homes to be built in Lower Wear Road. Read more: bit.ly/3GAuapA

Exciting news for Exeter's winter cycling community! The successful trial to de-ice busy cycle routes during cold weather is being extended this year, covering more than 14 miles of selected routes around the city. Read more: bit.ly/3W5Olk1

Exeter City Council Chief Executive and Growth Director Karime Hassan has announced he is stepping down from the Council at the end of March. Read more: news.exeter.gov.uk/exeter-city-co…

Work is about to start on a scheme to build dozens of new ultra low energy council homes for residents. The first phase of the scheme in Vaughan Road, Whipton, will create 35 new Passivhaus homes for people in housing need in the city. Read More: news.exeter.gov.uk/work-begins-to…

Exeter’s pioneering solar farm and battery storage facility at Marsh Barton has been shortlisted for a top award! The facility at Water Lane has been shortlisted in the 2023 @RTPISouthWest Awards for Planning Excellence. 🙌 Read more bit.ly/41P2kwP

A consultation has been launched on changes to planning policy for houses in multiple occupancy (HMOs) in Exeter. Read more: news.exeter.gov.uk/consultation-l…

An Examination hearing for the Exeter City Council Community Infrastructure Levy review has now been arranged for 4 July at Exeter Civic Centre. Read more: news.exeter.gov.uk/community-infr…

Marsh Barton Railway Station will open to the public on Tuesday 4 July 2023. Find out more: news.exeter.gov.uk/marsh-barton-r…

Huge news! 🎉 Our retrofit housing programme won the national Green Homes Upgrade of the Year at the #UnlockNetZeroLive awards. Proud to make our homes and city greener, warmer and more energy-efficient! 🌿 #GreenHomes #SustainableLiving Read More: news.exeter.gov.uk/council-wins-a…

It’s REALLY important that #Vancouver’s Downtown Business Association, who were originally AGAINST downtown bike-lanes, later became one of their most vigourous supporters, because of EVIDENCE that bike-lanes are better for downtown business than any street parking they replace.

Exeter has been shortlisted for the prestigious European City of the Year award. The city has been shortlisted by The Academy of Urbanism alongside Amersfoort in the Netherlands and Estepona in Spain. Find out more: news.exeter.gov.uk/exeter-shortli…

🎉 Pickleball has landed in Exeter! Fast-paced, fun, and friendly, this sport is perfect for all ages & abilities. 🏓 Join us at Riverside or Wonford sports centres - simply book via the Exeter Leisure app. No equipment needed, just show up & enjoy the game! #ExeterPickleball

Northbrook Park in #Exeter is set to bloom with a new wildflower meadow! Thanks to @DevonWildlifeTrust, 24 species of local wildflowers will be planted. Stay tuned for a colourful spring and a haven for local wildlife. news.exeter.gov.uk/city-park-to-g…

A new park has opened on the outskirts of Exeter designed to protect important wildlife sites nearby. Read More: news.exeter.gov.uk/new-park-in-ma…

Big News: #Exeter and Sandy Park Exeter have been chosen as a host city & venue for the Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025! 🏉🎉 Joining an elite list of 8 cities to celebrate the grandest ever showcase of women’s rugby. #RWC2025 #ExeterProud news.exeter.gov.uk/exeter-and-san…

An independent examiner has approved the Council’s proposed alterations to the charge that developers pay for projects in Exeter. Find out more: news.exeter.gov.uk/independent-ex…

Devon County Council is inviting people to two further public exhibitions about the Heavitree and Whipton Active Streets Trial. 🔗news.exeter.gov.uk/county-council…

Exeter’s green and pleasant landscape In Exeter we pride ourselves on our green open spaces. At the City Council we are committed to protecting and indeed enhancing these valuable green corridors. By By Cllr Ruth Williams: news.exeter.gov.uk/exeter-s-green…