Martin Redfern
Exeter City Council approved Exeter College plans to erect floodlights and a three metre fence around a new artificial pitch at Flowerpot Fields at a council planning committee meeting on 20 February despite widespread objections to its original plans.
Its revised plans addressed some, but not all, of the issues raised.
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SATURDAY 7 & SUNDAY 8 JUNE 2025
The annual celebration of Exeter diversity returns for its 28th anniversary with live music and performance, food stalls, community and campaign groups.
BELMONT PARK
SUNDAY 8 JUNE 2025
Exeter City of Literature event features independent booksellers from across the county with author talks, stalls, food and drink.
CATHEDRAL GREEN
SUNDAY 8 JUNE 2025
The maritime-themed event returns for a third year with steam boats, exhibitions, talks, live music, film screenings and more.
EXETER QUAY
MONDAY 9 TO SUNDAY 15 JUNE 2025
Festival returns with exhibitions, film screenings, talks, workshops, performances, social events and an art car boot sale.
EXETER CITY CENTRE
