Businesses situated within the cordon following the fire in Exeter city centre are being assisted by staff at the City Council.
Around 50 businesses attended a multi-agency meeting today to find out how best to move forward following the devastating events of last weekend.
Cllr Rosie Denham, Lead Councillor for Economy and Culture, said Council staff had been assisting businesses affected by the fire and the impact of the safety cordon since people were evacuated last weekend.
“First of all I would like to thank everyone working on this incident, from the emergency...
Exeter City Council is doing everything it can to salvage as much as possible from the original structure of the fire-damaged Royal Clarence Hotel.
The City Council said yesterday (Friday 4 November) that it was working closely with the hotel’s owners, Andrew Brownsword Hotels, Historic England and other partners to salvage and record any particularly significant fabric and items from the wreckage.
Following last weekend’s fire, the site has now been handed back to the owners, Andrew Brownsword Hotels. The main priority is to make the site safe.
Devon County Council (DCC) is inviting residents to have their say on proposed changes to its waste management service.
The changes at Devon’s Household Waste Recycling Centres include length restrictions on vehicles using the sites, charging for the disposal of all plastic construction and demolition DIY waste and an amendment to the list of non-acceptable wastes.
Changes are also proposed to ensure that the amount DCC pays community groups to compost waste is comparable with the authority’s own composting costs.
The proposals are part of a public consultation...
Your 2016 guide to fireworks displays taking place in and around Exeter:
Friday 4 November
Exmouth Round Table Annual Charity Fireworks Display Exmouth Rugby Football Club, Royal Avenue, Exmouth Raising funds in aid of Exmouth RNLI. The evening will be hosted by Radio Exe and Chris Dinnis. Creation Station are in attendance for those who would like to get arty before the fireworks start. Admission: £6 adults, £4 children. Gates open at 6pm with the fireworks from 7.30pm. https://exmouth.roundtable.co.uk
Fireworks Night a Exeter Golf & Country Club Topsham Road, Exeter...
As Aviva Investors prepare to announce the name of the final restaurant set to open at Queen St. Dining, customer numbers continue to climb.
The phased opening of the seven new restaurants has been a great success, with people from across the region flocking to the dining destination during half term.
Visitors to Queen St. have the opportunity to experience an eclectic mix of eateries, as well as enjoying newly created public spaces. All tastes are catered for, with the inspiring line-up of Absurd Bird, Comptoir Libanais, Turtle Bay, The Stable, Gourmet Burger Kitchen, KuPP...
Explore Seaton Wetlands this Mother's Day and treat your mum, granny and yourself to a delicious cream tea at the Discovery Hut in the heart of Seaton Wetlands.
Enjoy scones handmade by Paul's Bakery (Seaton) and a selection of cakes.
Whether you enjoy walking, bike riding or bird watching there is plenty to explore at Seaton Wetlands.
Cream teas/ cakes served with a hot drink for £3 per person.
Find out more here: http://eastdevon.gov.uk/countryside/countryside-events/march-2017/mother...
