Exeter City Council

Exeter residents are being reminded to register to vote before midnight on Monday 20 April ahead of the City Council elections on Thursday 7 May. news.exeter.gov.uk/just-over-four…

Exeter will not progress in the UK City of Culture 2029 bid after missing the longlist. We remain proud of our cultural offer and will build on this through a new five-year Cultural Strategy. #Exeter

A community drumming project supporting mental wellbeing has received £960 from Exeter City Council’s City Grants scheme. Shumba Arts will run weekly African drumming sessions in Mount Dinham from May to Christmas. More: news.exeter.gov.uk/african-drummi…

Work has begun on the Newtown Community Scheme to improve walking and cycling in the area. The project will create safer routes, greener streets and better access to the city centre. Find out more: news.exeter.gov.uk/project-underw…

We’re celebrating #EnglishTourismWeek by sharing the stories behind Exeter’s tourism sector. Follow @visitexeter to discover the businesses, venues and people that make our city a must-visit destination. More: news.exeter.gov.uk/visit-exeter-c… #VisitExeter #LoveExeter

Have questions about the UK landline switchover? A free drop-in event is taking place at Exeter Community Centre on Tuesday 17 March, 10am to 2pm. No booking needed. Organised by BT Group and AbilityNet. Call 0300 180 0028 for more information. More: news.exeter.gov.uk/free-drop-in-e…

More than £1 million has been invested in Exeter’s play areas since 2019, with improvements at 63 sites across the city. Funding is in place to continue the programme over the next two years. Read more on our website: news.exeter.gov.uk/more-than-1-mi…

Exeter’s largest Volunteer Fair returns on 23 April at Exeter Cathedral (11am–2pm). Meet 75 charities and explore hundreds of volunteering opportunities. Free, drop-in and open to everyone. Organisations can book a stall now: …rcommunityinitiatives.beaconforms.com/form/781abd55

Exeter City Council is saddened by the death of former Lord Mayor and Honorary Alderman Margaret Danks, aged 82. Margaret served as a councillor for St Loyes from 1994 to 2011 and was Lord Mayor in 2002/03. Our thoughts are with her family and friends.

Wellbeing groups and practitioners are invited to take part in Exeter’s Feel Good Festival on Sat 16 May. The free event runs 11am–2pm at Wonford Community and Learning Centre, Playing Fields and Sports Hall. Interested in getting involved? Email: wonfordhealthmatters@gmail.com

The suffragette flag is flying above Exeter’s historic Guildhall to mark International Women’s Day. This year marks the 115th anniversary of the global movement celebrating women’s achievements and the fight for equality. More: news.exeter.gov.uk/suffragette-fl…

🤖 Win a Home Robot Bundle in the Exeter Community Lottery Super Draw! Prize includes a robot vacuum and robotic lawn mower. The winner can also choose £1,000 cash or plant 1,000 trees. Tickets cost £1 and support local good causes. Find out more: exetercommunitylottery.co.uk

Devon’s councils could be changing - and residents are being invited to have their say. The Government is consulting on plans to replace the current two-tier system with new unitary councils. Find out more and share your views: devonLGR.co.uk 🗳️

🗳️ A quick reminder to check you’re registered to vote ahead of the Exeter City Council elections on Thursday 7 May. If you’ve moved house, changed your name, or haven’t registered yet, it only takes a few minutes to do online. gov.uk/register-to-vo…

The Spring edition of the Exeter Citizen will be delivered to homes and businesses across the city from Monday 9 March. Packed with news on Local Government Reorganisation, recycling, events and community updates. Look out for your copy arriving soon.

Nominations are now open for the BBC Make a Difference Awards 2026. The awards celebrate the individuals and groups helping improve lives across Exeter. Know someone who deserves recognition? Nominations close Tuesday 31 March at 5pm. bbc.co.uk/makeadifferenc…

Looking to become a swimming teacher? A new SEQ Level 2 in Teaching Swimming course starts 1 April at St Sidwell’s Point Leisure Centre. Open to ages 16+ with no previous teaching experience required. Book by 18 March: instituteofswimming.org/course/191myu55

We’re teaming up with @DevonWildlife, the @UniofExeter, the @metoffice and other partners to launch Wild Exeter – A City for People and Nature on Monday 2 March. Find out more and let us know your views: news.exeter.gov.uk/your-views-wan…

We’re working on a new Air Quality Strategy and Action Plan to help improve the air we all breathe – and your views really matter. Whether you live, work or spend time in the city, we’d love to hear from you. More: news.exeter.gov.uk/your-views-nee…

Expect a wonderful mix of choral favourites spanning 500 years! Find out more and book tickets: exeterphilharmonic.org.uk

There’ll be a retiring collection on the night, so you can enjoy an incredible evening of music while backing a fantastic local cause. They’ll also be singing at the historic Guildhall on 18 Apr for a special afternoon of song and poetry, starting with a mayoral reception.

The Exeter Philharmonic Choir will be performing Handel’s Solomon at Exeter Cathedral on 14 March – and it’s all in support of the Lord Mayor’s charity, the Exeter Group of Riding for the Disabled.