From 16 February to 8 March, Libraries Unlimited is teaming up with Recycle Devon to host FREE costume swap rails in 15 libraries across Devon - including right here at Pinhoe Library. More: news.exeter.gov.uk/find-world-b...

The United Smash Cup 2026 brought together 48 players from nine different ethnic backgrounds for two brilliant days at Wonford Sports Centre and Isca Academy. Open to all ages and abilities, it was all about giving it a go, meeting new people and having fun. More: news.exeter.gov.uk/community-ba...

We're hiring. Here's our current list of vacancies. You can apply at exeter.gov.uk/jobs Current Vacancies: Public and Green Space Operator (Mechanical Skills) MRF Operative Waste Operative Food and Beverage Assistant Senior Licensing Officer

Have your say on how Neighbourhood CIL funding is spent in Exeter 💬 Exeter City Council is asking residents to share their views on how this funding should support our communities beyond 2026/27. More: news.exeter.gov.uk/have-your-sa...

Councillors have approved plans to buy a modern waste facility on Marsh Barton. This means we’ll be able to upgrade our recycling operations, improve frontline services, and roll out food waste collections across the city more effectively. Read more: news.exeter.gov.uk/plans-backed...

Exeter Phoenix is hosting the International Women’s Festival 2026 on Saturday 14 March – and everyone’s welcome! Read more: news.exeter.gov.uk/celebrate-in...

Free, friendly Health Walks are happening every week across Exeter, thanks to Westbank and a brilliant team of local volunteers. Find out more: news.exeter.gov.uk/health-walks...

If your road is affected by roadworks that limit access for larger vehicles, please leave your bins available for collection on the pavement beyond the end of the roadworks on the evening before collection is due. Our crews will empty the bins and then return them to this spot for you to retrieve.

A big conversation is starting about the future of local government in Devon - and Exeter is part of it. Find out more: news.exeter.gov.uk/have-your-sa...

A selection of rare 20th-century photos from the Isca Photographic Collection can be seen on Exeter Quay – part of a major project to save thousands of historic images of our city and its people. More: news.exeter.gov.uk/fascinating-...

Looking to boost your health and wellbeing this winter? Why not give swimming a go at one of our fantastic pools – St Sidwell’s Point or the Riverside Leisure Centre. Read more: news.exeter.gov.uk/swimming-is-...

Exeter City Council is running Level 2 Food Safety & Hygiene courses throughout 2026, taught by our own Environmental Health Officers. It’s a full day, costs £62, and gives you the confidence (and qualification) to handle food safely. news.exeter.gov.uk/book-now-for...

Our Resource Recovery Manager, Matt Hulland, recently met King Charles and Queen Camilla to share how Exeter is helping tackle ocean plastic. Read more: news.exeter.gov.uk/exeter-s-wor...

Over 160 people joined a weekend workshop at RAMM (Royal Albert Memorial Museum) to help create a stunning textile map of Exeter and the River Exe - highlighting places that matter most to our communities. Read more: news.exeter.gov.uk/pride-in-exe...

Council Leader Cllr Phil Bialyk says he’ll be asking the Government to consider postponing this May’s local elections, so the Council can focus fully on preparing for the major reorganisation of local government coming in 2028. More: news.exeter.gov.uk/council-lead...

Exeter will mark Holocaust Memorial Day on Tuesday 27 January with events across the city reflecting on this year’s theme: Bridging Generations. More: news.exeter.gov.uk/exeter-to-ma...

Postal vote applications now only last for 3 years. If you applied before 30 Jan 2024, you'll need to reapply by 31 Jan 2026 to keep voting this way. More: news.exeter.gov.uk/residents-in...

Our Smart Grid & Storage Project - already powering our electric refuse trucks and more with clean energy - is now up for a national Clean Energy award at the 2026 APSE Energy Awards. More: news.exeter.gov.uk/forward-thin...

We're hiring. Here's our current list of vacancies. You can apply at exeter.gov.uk/jobs Current Vacancies: Food and Beverage Assistant Public and Green Space Operator (Mechanical Skills) Recreation Assistant Lifeguard Fitness Instructor

Nearly 8,000 Grecians are heading to Manchester this weekend. Cllr Phil Bialyk says the whole city is behind the team and cheering them on from home. It’s already a huge achievement. Let’s give them all our support for Saturday’s big game. Come on you Grecians! news.exeter.gov.uk/council-lead...

⚠️ Scam warning for drivers using Exeter car parks! ⚠️ Someone was targeted by a parking scam after visiting Topsham Quay Car Park. They got a dodgy text claiming they'd lose their licence and damage their credit score-along with a fake payment link. More: news.exeter.gov.uk/motorists-wa...

Sign up to the Exeter Community Lottery before Saturday 31 Jan and you’ll be entered into a special Super Draw-– with a chance to win a £1,000 Aldi gift card! 🛒 More: news.exeter.gov.uk/support-good...

Devon Loves Dogs has launched a fun new challenge to remind us all to bag it and bin it when out walking our dogs 🐶💩 You can take part at popular spots like Exeter’s Valley Parks, Dawlish Warren, Cranbrook Country Park and more.

Want to save up to £100 on your energy bills? The government’s sharing simple, low-cost tips that could make a real difference at home. Every small change helps! More: news.exeter.gov.uk/winter-energ...

Exeter councillors will be discussing next week whether this May’s local elections should be postponed, following a government request for views linked to local government reorganisation. The decision will be debated at the Council meeting on Tue 13 Jan. More: news.exeter.gov.uk/council-to-c...

The City Council has activated its Severe Weather Emergency Protocol, offering emergency accommodation while the cold snap continues. It's in place until Mon 5 Jan and will be reviewed then. If you’re worried about someone sleeping rough, contact: streetlink.org.uk

The Met Office have issue a YELLOW Warning for Ice and Snow from today until Monday. What to expect? ⚠️ Likely some icy stretches on some untreated roads, pavements and cycle paths ⚠️ Some injuries from slips and falls on icy surfaces weather.metoffice.gov.uk/warnings-and...

Tell the kids… Santa has been spotted in Exeter getting ready to deliver presents! 🎅✨ Wishing everyone a very Happy Christmas from all of us at Exeter City Council.

There’s still time to enter the Exeter Sustainability Awards! The deadline’s been extended to Thursday 15 January 26 - so if you, your business, school or community group are doing great things for the planet, now’s your chance to be recognised! 💚 More: news.exeter.gov.uk/still-time-t...

Almost 200 toys and gifts have been donated to children at the RD&E Hospital, thanks to the amazing kindness of staff and members at our leisure centres. The gifts were delivered to the Children’s Emergency Department and Bramble Ward. More: news.exeter.gov.uk/big-hearted-...

Great news for Exeter’s climate goals. Six council buildings - including the Arena, St Sidwell’s Point, and the Bus Station - will be getting solar panels next year. It’s a big step in cutting carbon emissions and will save around £100,000 a year too. More: news.exeter.gov.uk/plan-for-new...

Getting a takeaway in Exeter? If you spot a business still handing out single-use plastics like forks or polystyrene containers, you can report it. The law’s changed - and these items are now banned to help cut down waste and CO2 emissions. More: news.exeter.gov.uk/people-urged...

This Christmas, before you reach for the bin – think reduce, reuse, recycle! We have loads of festive tips to help cut down on food waste, like freezing leftovers (yes, even wine!) or turning them into tasty meals like turkey curry or bubble & squeak. More: news.exeter.gov.uk/reduce-reuse...

The Quayside Farmers’ Market is ending its first year with a festive bang! Join them on Sat 20 Dec, 9am–1pm at the Piazza Terracina for a special Christmas edition, with 30 brilliant local producers, seasonal treats, and plenty of festive cheer. More: news.exeter.gov.uk/festive-farm...

Cllr Phil Bialyk - Exeter is looking amazing this Christmas! The city centre is full of festive cheer, with lights, markets, Winter Wonderland and more. Read more: news.exeter.gov.uk/leader-colum...

🎄 Just a quick reminder as we head into the festive season: Christmas wrapping paper and cards can’t go in your green recycling bin in Exeter. ✅ Brown paper can be recycled – as long as it’s brown on both sides and free from glitter or foil. More: news.exeter.gov.uk/christmas-wr...

Still time to have your say on Exeter’s Green Circle walking route. Whether you’re a regular walker or it’s your first time hearing about it, we’d love your feedback. It only takes a few minutes - and you could win a £20 InExeter voucher! More: news.exeter.gov.uk/tell-us-what...

Residents are reminded that there are changes to waste and recycling collections over Christmas and New Year. Full details are shown in this schedule. Residents can download their personalised collection calendar at exeter.gov.uk/wastecollections

Fancy a festive treat? You could win a family ticket to see The Wizard of Oz at Exeter Corn Exchange this Christmas! But be quick - entries close at 12 noon on Monday 8 Dec! Head to Visit Exeter to enter. Good luck! 🍀🎟️ More: news.exeter.gov.uk/follow-the-y...

On Saturday, Magdalen Road turns merry for the Christmas Fair - the road’s closed to traffic from 2–6pm with live music, stalls, food, drink and plenty of festive cheer. Then on Sunday, the Santa Run takes over the city centre! More: news.exeter.gov.uk/christmas-ge...

A man has been fined £38,000 for stripping out the historic interior of a 17th Century listed building on Topsham’s Strand – one of Exeter’s most important heritage sites. More: news.exeter.gov.uk/man-ordered-...

If you vote by post in Exeter, it’s time to check your details! New rules mean postal vote applications now only last for 3 years. If you applied before 30 Jan 2024, you’ll need to reapply by 31 Jan 2026 to keep voting by post. More: news.exeter.gov.uk/renew-your-p...

The Council's draft Consultation & Engagement Strategy is open for feedback until Thursday 4 December. It’s all about improving how the Council connects with people and communities in Exeter. More: engage.exeter.gov.uk/consultation...

We’re creating a new Culture Strategy for the city—and your views matter. Whether you love local arts, live music, festivals, or just want more ways to enjoy Exeter’s cultural life, we’d love to hear from you. More: news.exeter.gov.uk/help-shape-t...

Someone just won £250 in the Exeter Community Lottery! It’s just £1 a week and supports great local causes — over 100 of them across the city! Sign up before 20 December and you could win a £3,000 Christmas Cash Bonus in this month’s Super Draw. More: news.exeter.gov.uk/playing-the-...

Exeter and Plymouth have joined forces to propose a bold new plan for local government across the county. The idea? Replace the current two-tier system with four new unitary councils - each better aligned to the needs of local communities. More: news.exeter.gov.uk/two-city-cou...

Exeter Library has a packed season of events coming up - and there’s something for everyone! 🎶📚 From a Christmas jazz night and Library Lates with live music and crafts, to over-60s discos, LEGO socials, and creative workshops. More: news.exeter.gov.uk/exeter-libra...

The winter Exeter Citizen is landing on doormats from Monday! It’s full of festive events, Council news, and a chance to win a family ticket to The Wizard of Oz at the Corn Exchange 🎭 More: news.exeter.gov.uk/exeter-citiz...

Here's our current list of vacancies. Apply at exeter.gov.uk/jobs Activities Programme Co-ordinator Spa Welcome Host Senior Council Tax Officer Business Rates & Local Taxation Inspection Officer Council Tax Officer Benefits Assessment Officer Finance Technician Engineer (Harbour & Waterways)

Council Leader Phil Bialyk has spoken out in support of Exeter’s diverse communities ahead of planned demonstrations in the city centre this Saturday. More: news.exeter.gov.uk/council-lead...