The Green Party in Exeter has welcomed Exeter City Council’s response to their proposals to set up a ‘Food Waste Roundtable’ to take action on reducing the city’s vast quantity of food waste.
Food waste makes up 36% of ‘black bin’ waste in Exeter and ends up in the incinerator at Marsh Barton.
The Green Party has long campaigned for Exeter to have separate food waste collections, like other areas in Devon, so that this waste stream is removed from ‘black bin’ waste and treated differently.
A petition set up by Exeter Greens calling for food waste not to be...
The world’s smallest museum dedicated to the Rugby World Cup in Exeter has been opened by two of the Exeter Chiefs stars who played a part in the 2015 tournament.
Hooker Elvis Taione and full-back Chrysander Botha helped to remember last year’s global tournament coming to the city, when they helped to officially open the museum, which is in the boardroom of Exeter PR, marketing and design firm Astley Media.
In the eyes of millions, Sandy Park and the City of Exeter were showcased in all its glory as five different countries battled for honours during three games.
This February half term there’s plenty of fun and adventure to keep the whole family entertained at The Donkey Sanctuary, including daily grooming and face painting activities from the 13-21 February
Open from 9am to dusk every day. An array of family-friendly activities will be on offer. In addition to exciting activities, there are rescued donkeys to meet and visitors can, explore the Maze, or take a walk through the beautiful woods and amazing scenery.
Chris Phillips of The Donkey Sanctuary says “This half term we have some great exclusive activities planned. These will...
Exeter Royal Academy for Deaf Education is sending a big thank you to BBC Bitesize for adding more subtitles to the video clips shown on their free online learning resource.
The Exeter Deaf Academy’s School Council contacted the BBC in December because subtitles for the majority of classroom video clips were unavailable and not meeting the needs of deaf students.
They rallied support from their fellow pupils, school Governors, Trustees, staff and parents, who wrote letters to Tony Hall, Director General of the BBC in support of adding more subtitling to BBC Bitesize video...
Care agencies are raising awareness of the Mental Capacity Act, following concerns highlighted by a House of Lords select committee that too few people are aware of it or understand it.
The concern, held too by professionals in Devon, is that the Act, which provides protection to people who are unable to make their own decisions, isn’t recognised widely enough by the public or indeed by many in the care profession.
Devon and Torbay’s Safeguarding Adults Boards are planning a week of activity commencing Monday 8 February, to tell people about the Act.
Exeter City have received planning permission for a new grandstand at St James Park following an 8-2 vote in favour at Exeter City Council last night.
The new stand is to replace the existing Stagecoach Stand.
Club chairman Julian Tagg tweeted: "Result... @OfficialECFC get planning approval for new grandstand. 8-2!!!" following the conclusion of the vote.
Councillor Keith Owen, who represents the St James Ward, told BBC Radio Devon: "It was a good meeting in that everyone had their say on the issues. I, and the majority of residents in St James, will be disappointed...
A man has been jailed at Exeter Crown Court today (Monday 8th February) following a police operation into the supply of drugs into the South West.
Leon Butt, 43, from Topsham, Exeter has been sentenced to 9 years and 7 months in prison with the addition of a five year Serious Crime Prevention Order upon release.
Operation Citadel was a complex investigation that was conducted by local neighbourhood Policing teams and Zephyr, The South West Regional Organised Crime Unit.
Detective Inspector Rob Youngman from The Regional Organised Crime Investigation Team, said: “Op...
Exeter Sands, the stillbirth and neonatal death charity, has donated a ‘cuddle cot’ and two Moses baskets to the Maternity Unit at the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital to enable bereaved parents to spend more time with their babies. The cuddle cot is a cold pad that can be wrapped around a baby that has been stillborn, allowing parents to stay with them for longer. This gives parents time to grieve and start to come to terms with their loss, as well as enabling other family members time to meet the baby and say goodbye. Sands operate throughout the UK, supporting people affected by the...
Exeter City Council, East Devon District Council, Mid Devon District Council and Teignbridge District Council have decided to pool their resources to provide a Business Advice Support service covering all four Local Authority areas.
Tenders are sought from suitable providers.
These are the details of the tender:
Duration of Contract: 12 months (from 1 April 2016) Value of Contract: £100,000 Work required: The successful applicant will be required to provide free business support for new and existing businesses for people living within East Devon, Exeter, Mid Devon...
Police are advising motorists to take extra care on Devon's roads as Storm Imogen passes through the region.
Gusts of up to 80mph have brought down numerous trees, causing widespread travel disruption. Motorists are asked to drive carefully, allow extra time for their journeys and avoid all flooded areas.
High winds have also brought down power lines, leaving thousands of homes, businesses and schools without electricity.
A number of flood warnings are still in force and emergency services are urging people to stay away from the coast this evening as high tide and...
