Martin Redfern
The window to register to vote for this year’s Exeter local elections closes at midnight on Monday 17 April.
Thirteen city councillors among 55 candidates will be chosen to serve four year terms at the local elections on Thursday 4 May.
All those who wish to vote in person will, for the first time, be required to show photo ID.
The deadline for postal vote applications is 5pm on 18 April.
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County council breaches Local Government Act by failing to publish budget documents in time for scrutiny and cabinet meetings and councillors complain about missing financial information and being “kept in the dark” about SEND delivery.
Just under half of 670 businesses eligible to vote took part, 90% voting in favour of renewal.
Exeter homelessness charity’s Christmas 2024 fundraising campaign features a short film depicting the fictional tale of a rough sleeper in the city’s streets.
Revisions submitted during building construction also show two rooms described as “changing rooms” and “overflow sports training and education space”, both with unobscured full-height classroom windows and no shower facilities.
Devon County Council claims £2.4 million “intelligent corridor” upgrades along Heavitree Road and Pinhoe Road routes could save up to “approximately four minutes” journey time and bring “economic benefit of around £2,150,000” each year.
SATURDAY 23 & SUNDAY 24 NOVEMBER 2024
Weekend festive markets with stalls selling local arts and crafts.
POLTIMORE HOUSE
