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AroundExeter.co.uk council stories


Open wide… here comes the Exeter Food and Drink Festival

The South West’s largest food and drink festival gets underway soon at Exeter Castle and Northernhay Gardens. (more…)

City centre to get Monaco Grand Prix treatment for major cycle race

Olympic and Commonwealth Games cyclists will be race along the streets of Exeter as the city is transformed into a racetrack for a day. (more…)

£100k revamp for Cathedral’s medieval stonework

Stonework on the West Front of Exeter Cathedral is set to be rejuvenated following the announcement of a big grant from a local council. (more…)

Council seeks to avoid Arch problems with Cowick Street revamp consultation

Local councils will be holding a public consultation to get views on the overhaul of Cowick Street - in the hope of avoiding the scorching criticism that surrounded the building of the Heavitree Arch. (more…)

Take on a lodger to boost your income tax-free, council urges

People with spare rooms could be earning tax-free income from taking a lodger and help the community at the same time by accommodating someone on Exeter City Council’s housing register. (more…)

Deaf and hard-of-hearing can enjoy signed city tours

City residents and visitors who are deaf and hard of hearing will be able to enjoy a special series of free guided tours - complete with sign language interpretation. (more…)

Exeter off-licences fail teen booze sales check

Trading Standards officers have said they are ‘disappointed’ after teens were able to illegally buy booze in six out of seven off-licences. (more…)