An inclusive play park in Exeter has been listed in the World’s top 30!
The play park at King George V Playing Field’s, off Topsham Road, features at number 6 in the ’30 most impressive accessible and inclusive playgrounds’ – a piece of research published by the Keiser University Graduate School in Florida.
The popular Exeter facility is the only UK play park to make it into the list , which is dominated by play parks in America and Australia.
The KGV play park allows disabled children to access play facilities not on offer in most play parks. Implemented by Exeter...
An energy efficient council has been recognised for its ambition, commitment and innovation at a national awards ceremony.
Exeter City Council won the Best Public Sector Energy Management Award at the Public Sector Sustainability Awards.
The award follows the success of a range of energy efficient and renewable initiatives and a further programme of ground-breaking renewable projects to be introduced by the City Council. The local authority has installed solar panels on top of the Civic Centre and other buildings, as well as fitting low energy LED lights throughout its...
Three Devon councils have announced that they will be working more collaboratively to drive forward economic growth.
Exeter City Council, Teignbridge District Council and East Devon District Council today (Monday 24 November) signed an agreement that paves the way for joined-up decision making on planning, housing, resources and infrastructure.
The three councils have previously worked together on economic development and tourism. They recently merged individual ICT services to create Strata Service Solutions Ltd, a shared ICT partnership that will deliver significant...
Changes look set to be made to the way Exeter manages its High Street and City Centre shops and businesses.
Plans have been announced to dissolve Exeter's City Centre Management Partnership and instead concentrate all efforts on creating a Business Improvement District.
Letters have been sent to all members of the Partnership proposing that it be dissolved on 28 November. Cllr Rosie Denham, Lead Councillor for Economy and Culture, said: "Devon County Council has ended its £20,000-a-year contribution to the Partnership. Funding has always been split between the two councils...
People planning a Christmas party are being urged to look before they book ahead of this year’s festivities.
Exeter City Council working in partnership with the Food Standards Agency, is urging people to check the restaurant, pub or cafe’s food hygiene ratings before making a booking.
“It’s the things you can’t see – like germs spread by bad hygiene practices - that people need to consider. There’s one easy way to set your mind at rest – check the food hygiene rating,” said Cllr Keith Owen, Lead Councillor for Environment, Health and Wellbeing.
People are being asked to help shape Exeter City Council’s licensing policy for the future.
The Council is carrying out a consultation exercise and is asking people to comment on its draft licensing policy.
“At the heart of the draft policy is the City Council’s desire to promote a vibrant night time economy for Exeter, whilst minimizing the number of negatives,” said Cllr Keith Owen, Lead Councillor for Environment Health and Wellbeing.
“The night time economy would provide a rich mix of entertainment and activity which is welcoming, clean and safe. It would also...
A new flood defence scheme for Exeter has been given a major boost - a £3 million cash injection from Exeter City Council.
The City Council has put its "money where its mouth is" and handed over a £3 million cheque to the Environment Agency as its contribution to the £30 million scheme.
Work has already begun on the multi-million pound scheme, with the aim to complete the work by late 2017.
Once finished, the scheme will reduce flood risk to over 3,000 residential and commercial properties in the city.
Cllr Rachel Sutton, Lead Councillor for City Development...
People in Exeter may receive a letter over the next few days from the City Council referring to a Fair Processing Notice.
The letters have been sent to everyone who has received a payment from the city council over the last six years.
A city council spokesman said that the letters were nothing to worry about and did not need to be acted upon.
“Like all councils we must let people know when we are required by law to share their personal information with government organisations. In this case we are obliged to provide the Audit Commission with details of anyone listed...
A major upgrade to the car parks at the Devon County Show is under way, following the situation at this year’s show, when heavy rain made the car parks unusable, so forcing the cancellation of the third day.
The work is being led and co-ordinated by the Devon County Agricultural Association and supported by the Environment Agency, Devon County Council, South West Highways and Mole Valley Farmers.
Geological surveys, subsoiling, infilling, levelling, harrowing and seeding have been carried out and the ground is already looking much better.
Devon County Council today came in for more criticism over its proposals to stop the treatment of weeds in Exeter.
Yesterday Exeter City Council's Leader Councillor Pete Edwards said the idea had come "out of the blue".
And this morning Exeter MP Ben Bradshaw added his clout to the argument.
He said: "The failure this year by Devon County Council to control Exeter's weeds has been bad enough but the proposal from them to do nothing at all next year beggars belief.
"Exeter City Council is facing equally serious budgetary constraints, yet it manages to do a...
