Exeter

Councillors to discuss sale of Clifton Hill site and improvements to leisure centres in Exeter

Councillors will discuss improvements to the city’s leisure facilities and the sale of the former Clifton Hill Sports Centre site at a special meeting next week.

A report for members of the Place Scrutiny committee highlights how proceeds from the sale of the site in Newtown would be used to improve existing sports facilities in Exeter.

And it highlights the extent of works already carried out at leisure centres across the city.

Councillors are being recommended to back the sale of the Clifton Hill site for a mixed residential housing development. Purpose built...

Your guide to What's On this weekend

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Thu, 01/24/2019 - 11:41am

Your essential guide to What’s On in and around Exeter this weekend (25-27 January):

THEATRE

Annie

Friday & Saturday, Barnfield Theatre, Exeter

Clyst Vale Community College present: Annie. Everyone’s favourite orphan is back! This wonderful, heart- warming show is brought to life by the extraordinary talented students of Clyst Vale Community College as they hit the Barnfield stage once more; bringing the same energy, professionalism and passion that has become a hallmark of their productions. Tickets £12 (£10). https://www.barnfieldtheatre.org.uk/annie...

Woodbury cardboard collection trial due to start in March

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Thu, 01/24/2019 - 10:44am

Further information for the residents of Woodbury about a trial to collect cardboard in an additional recycling bag will be sent out later this month.

From March 1, around 850 households in the village will be asked to collect their cardboard in a white foldaway collection bag instead of their green recycling box and have it collected from the kerbside with their other recycling containers on their usual recycling collection day.

Every household will receive a letter from East Devon District Council’s recycling team with more information about the trial, and when their new...

Citizens Advice Exeter says Universal Credit announcement “encouraging” but “must go further”

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Thu, 01/24/2019 - 8:55am

Leading local advice charity, Citizens Advice Exeter, is warning that hundreds of people in the city could still face financial hardship despite changes to Universal Credit announced by the Work and Pensions Secretary Amber Rudd.

Universal Credit rolls together six existing (or legacy) benefits into a single claim and one monthly payment; replacingincome-based Jobseeker’s Allowance, income-related Employment & Support Allowance, Housing Benefit, Working Tax Credit, Child Tax Credit and Income Support.

Amber Rudd announced thatthe Government will not extend the two-child...

Improved toilets for Princesshay

Princesshay has announced a planned refurbishment of its toilets.

The Princesshay toilets in Catherine Square will be temporarily closed for refurbishment from 28th January 2019. Alternative facilities will be available for customers close by in Catherine Street.

Princesshay also provides the only Changing Places toilet in the city centre, providing facilities with extra equipment and space to meet the needs of all people with a disability. As part of the refurbishment, these toilets will also be upgraded to meet the latest Changing Places standards. The disabled toilets in...

Have your say on future transport plans for Exeter

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Wed, 01/23/2019 - 12:54pm

Devon County Council has launched a public consultation on its draft Exeter Transport Strategy.

The strategy is being updated to reflect current travel trends and the needs of communities. It will aim to provide a sustainable transport system which supports continued growth in the city but also enhances the environment for residents, pedestrians and cyclists.

Exeter and the surrounding area has grown rapidly, with 15,000 new homes built between 2005 and 2015. Although traffic volumes have remained unchanged during this time, there has been increased demand on transport...

Help Exeter builders merchant come out on top in fundraising challenge

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Tue, 01/22/2019 - 11:36am

The Exeter branch of RGB Building Supplies is holding a day of fundraising on Thursday 31st January as it aims to raise as much money as possible for Children’s Hospice South West.

All 20 RGB branches are taking part in the charity’s £50 Challenge where they will go head-to-head against each other to see which depot can raise the most amount of money, after spending no more than £50 on developing a fundraising activity.

The Exeter branch is inviting customers and the local community to visit and help staff with their fundraising efforts.

CHSW Corporate Partnerships...

Finalists at The Family Law Company

Family law specialists shortlisted for five awards

The Family Law Company has been shortlisted in five awards categories in Devon and Somerset Law Society (DASLS) Legal Awards 2019.

The specialist law firm with offices in Exeter, Plymouth and Taunton has been shortlisted for Law Firm of the Year (1-10 partners) with four individuals also reaching the finals.

They are Kirsty Thyer, Leader of the Year; Imran Khodabocus, Solicitor of the Year; Carrie Laws, Chartered Legal Executive and Hannah Porter, Rising Star.

The Family Law Company Director, Rachel Buckley said: “I am delighted that so many of our talented lawyers...

Age UK Exeter return with their famous 10K Run

IT'S BACK!!!

The Exeter running event of the year, that you've all been waiting for is back in 2019 with a Bang! Pow! Boom!

This time Age UK Exeter will be celebrating superheroes. Whether you want to run in memory of someone or honour someone special in your life, you can pick your own hero. Don't forget your fancy dress too! Will you dress as Wonder Woman, Batman, Superman or even make up your own superhero! Don't worry though, you can just be you if you like. You're all heroes!

Now, the important part!

Age UK Exeter is a local charity, delivering life...

Barry Steele and Friends - The Roy Orbison Story

Barry Steele - The Roy Orbison Story

Event Date: 
01/02/2019 - 7:30pm to 10:00pm
Venue: 
The Corn Exchange, Exeter

He’s the man with the sunglasses and the black suit who delivered some of the world’s darkest and most emotional ballads, yet Texas-born Roy Orbison remains one of the most distinctive looking, and sounding performers in modern music.

The one and only Barry Steele take’s on the role in The Roy Orbison Story. He comes with great credentials and a genuine admiration for the Big O.

Now he is set to put the rock back into ‘Roy Orbison’ as he takes to the stage to commemorate this legend in The Roy Orbison Story. Get ready for an upbeat night of solid gold 60s hits and 80s...

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