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Ciara Eastell, Chief Executive of Libraries Unlimited, has today received an Honorary Doctorate of Letters from The University of Sheffield. Ciara, who heads up the Devon-based charity that is responsible for running Devon and Torbay Libraries, studied librarianship at the University’s Information School in 1994. Since graduating, she has worked as...

Access to two city centre car parks is changing later this month to facilitate highways works necessary for the redevelopment of Exeter Bus Station. From Thursday, January 24, vehicles will no longer be able to access the main Princesshay car park and the Princesshay 3 Broadwalk House car park from Paris...

Councils in Exeter have pledged to ensure that the city’s streets, pavements and walkways are kept free of clutter and obstacles and accessible to people affected by sight loss or mobility issues. Leaders of both Exeter City Council and Devon County Council today (Wednesday 21 November) signed a Clear Streets Charter...

The sponsors and partners of Building Greater Exeter met in mid-December to receive a project update. The project now has 18 sponsors from a range of private and public sector organisations across the Greater Exeter area. They are all signed up to supporting the project achieve its 3 key aims: Inspire the...

Planned Roadworks We are writing to inform you of planned roadworks being carried out commencing in January 2019, by SWH on behalf of Exeter City Council and Devon County Council as part of the enabling works for the proposed new Bus Station and Leisure Centre. The works comprise the following: Area 1 -...

  A new £300m vision to redevelop a key site in the centre of Exeter has been revealed by the City Council. The development concept for Exeter Bus Station includes housing, offices, restaurants and retail, as well as the possibility of a new multi-use entertainment venue. It would sit alongside the planned new...

  We would like to invite you to the HotSW LEP’s Annual Conference & AGM at Sandy Park Conference Centre, Exeter, on Monday 12th November. You will also be able to find out about a range of free support for your business, including the latest help around digital technology. Support will also...

  Our Strategy 2018-21 The Corporate Plan for 2018-21 is a list of our priorities for the next few years, working alongside our partners and with your communities to continue to make Exeter a happy and healthy place to live for everyone. As leaders of the City and the Council we will: Help deliver...

Preliminary proposals for the refurbishment and regeneration of Exeter’s South Street will be discussed by the city’s Executive next week.   A report for councillors highlights South Street as an important part of the city, which is changing as the city centre transforms. The street needs to create its own identity and...

Tuesday 22 to Thursday 24 May 2018 • Exeter to be part of the global Chelsea Fringe Festival for the first time • Brainchild of RHS Chelsea Gold medallists from the British Academy of Floral Art • Over 18 floral designs in prominent historic & retail locations in Exeter City...