Paying workers a 'living wage' will help people out of poverty, create less reliance on benefits and give a much-needed boost to the local economy, Exeter City Council has said.
Exeter City Council Leader Pete Edwards today (Wednesday 19 June) announced plans to ensure that all staff working for the local authority are paid at least a 'living wage'. The policy is subject to due process and final approval at full council but would be the first to be implemented by a local authority in Devon.
Cllr Edwards hopes the Council's example will be copied by other businesses and...
For players and fans (and mascots) alike the waiting is over, as Exeter City's League 2 fixtures have been announced this morning. Exeter City’s 2013/14 campaign will begin with the visit of Bristol Rovers to St James Park on the first day of the season, on Saturday 3 August.
One City fixture that had already been confirmed will be against Queens Park Rangers following the Hoops’ friendly against City in pre-season. They’ll also be visiting in the Capital One Cup on an evening in the week commencing Monday 5 August (exact date/time yet to be confirmed).
The Eastern Locality of Northern, Eastern and Western Devon Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) is looking forward to seeing members of the public at its Board meeting on Wednesday 26 June 2013.
Dr David Jenner, chairman of the Eastern Locality, said he hoped people would come along to the Board meeting to find out about healthcare in their area and how they can get involved.
The Eastern Locality covers Exeter, Mid Devon, East Devon, and as far west as Okehampton and Moretonhampstead (but excluding Ashburton and Bovey Tracey).
An innovative and award-winning programme for pre-school children is being launched in Exeter and Mid Devon.
The Creation Station’s hands-on art and craft exploration sessions give even very young children the chance to safely experiment with a wide range of materials, tools and ideas.
Erin Blake is leading the weekly, term-time programme for youngsters and their parents/carers at various locations around Exeter and Mid Devon.
At the age of 25 years Erin Blake has taken on The Creation Station business. Erin is an enthusiatic new mum to 10 month old daughter Emily,...
Exeter City Football Club Supporters’ Trust is pleased to announce that, following the success of last year's event, a T20 (20 overs) cricket match is scheduled to take place between Tis and the players and an Invitational XI of City supporters and sponsors. The match will take place on Wednesday 10 July at Topsham St James (Topsham rugby club, not to be confused with the University cricket field) at 5.30 pm.
Proceeds from the evening will be split between ‘Football in the Community’ and the Youth Academy – two excellent causes. If you would like to get involved as a player, places...
Join Devon Wildlife Trust and the University of Exeter on the Streatham Campus on Saturday 22 June for a fun family day out to discover a wealth of wildlife.
The event is being run in partnership between Devon Wildlife Trust and the University of Exeter as part of the Festival of Ecology which forms part of the British Ecological Society’s centenary celebrations.
The Race to Discover the Local Biodiversity will take the form of a Bioblitz. A Bioblitz is where you find, indentify and record as many plants and animals in one area as possible.
Sampson Hall Ltd was delighted to attend the inaugral monthly meeting of the South West Business Association.
The SWBA exists to inform and help businesses with their vision and strategic planning.
Phil Sampson of Sampson Hall will be speaking at the next event on Thursday 11 July, discussing "Implementation of Strategy and Vision" http://www.sampsonhall.co.uk/services/our-metrics/the-sampson-hall-strategy-model.html
This event was held at Radiance MediSpa in Exeter and the evening began with an introductory talk from Dr Ros Debenham, founder of MediSpa. www....
National Paracycling Champion Tom Staniford has an extremely rare condition which, until now, has puzzled his doctors.
He is unable to store fat under his skin – yet has type 2 diabetes – and suffered hearing loss as a child. Now, thanks to advances in genome sequencing, an international research team led by the University of Exeter Medical School has identified Tom’s condition and pinpointed the single genetic mutation that causes it.
As well as allowing a better understanding of Tom’s condition, the discovery may have implications for his bid to participate in the Rio...
These stunning aerial photos show how the developments in the Exeter & East Devon Growth Point are rapidly taking shape.
Captured by Still Imaging, the pictures provide a unique perspective on how huge investment in creating homes and employment opportunities is transforming the landscape to the east of Exeter.
Construction at the new town of Cranbrook is continuing apace. Since May last year, more than 400 homes have been started, with around 200 completed so far. Up to 6,000 homes are expected to be built by 2026.
Teignbridge residents are encouraged to share their personal stories at a new awareness event aimed at the dangers of slips, trips and falls in the home.
Those who have suffered an injury in their own home - or know someone who has - are invited to attend the story sharing event to highlight the problem to others and help find a solution.
The event brings together a range of professionals, led by Teignbridge District Council, who are working together in a pioneering programme of work aimed at reducing the number of people suffering trips and falls in their own home
