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An alarming new report reveals people in the South West are leaving major decisions about housing, assets and care to chance:

The report found that 82 per cent want loved ones to make decisions in the event of illness or accident but only 8% have created a lasting power of attorney (LPA) to enable this. People in the South West are better at planning for death than later life; 49 per cent of people with a will vs. only 8 per cent with an LPA.

Lesley Austen from Crediton-based Veitch Penny Solicitors urges people to take action to safeguard their wishes in the event of...

For the first time in Exeter, anyone who is rough sleeping in the city this winter will have to opportunity to come indoors and “safe sleep” for three continuous months, starting on December 1st.

Nicola Forsdyke, Exeter City Council’s Housing Options Manager explains, “We have been discussing how we could extend our normal Severe Weather Emergency Provision (SWEP) for rough sleepers with our partner agencies St Petrock’s, BCHA, who run the city hostel, Gabriel House and Julian House, who manage the Street Homeless Outreach Team, for some time and we’re delighted to get this new...

Leading local advice charity Exeter Citizens Advice Bureau is reporting that its new ‘Click or Call’ advice and information service has been a big success since it was launched in July, with more than 1000 calls answered in the last three months.

A further 176 people have used the new webchat facility, and a pilot email service has recently been launched.

The charity is asking that clients with access to the internet firstly click the on-line advice and information resources and factsheets available at citizensadvice.org.uk The website is available 24 hours a day. The...

On Saturday 21st November, 230 people attended the Alternatiba Festival, held in Exeter.

Over 30 different community groups and organisations came together to share stories and experiences of how we can live in a more sustainable way and enjoy being part of a rich and diverse community.

Gillian Baker from the community group Transition Exeter, said: “It was so empowering to see groups with common interests who have never met before coming together in such a joyful environment and sharing their enthusiasm for positive change.”

The festival included talks by Rupert...