TOP STORIES
University of Exeter promotes social mobility ‘silver awards’ after being ranked 92nd in HEPI index
Higher Education Policy Institute social mobility ranking follows landmark study placing university 103rd in higher education social mobility league table, while South West young people are least likely to attend university in the country. Full story here.
Exeter has 3,100 vacant and empty second homes, nearly 6% of city’s housing stock
ONS also finds South West has 183,000 unoccupied dwellings with another 200,000 in use as second homes in the region, of which more than 4,000 are in Exeter, as statutory homelessness increases and rough sleeping doubles in city. Full story here.
OTHER NEWS
City council gives Exeter Chiefs permission to hold Sandy Park concerts with 15,500 attendees
Permanent consent for six weekend events between 1 May and 15 July each year with amplified music to 10.30pm follows four trial concerts with audiences of just 3,500. Read more here.
City council approves Cowley Bridge Road student blocks on former Johnsons site
350 bedspaces in four blocks up to six storeys tall to be built on windfall site left vacant after 2020 fire at former laundry and workwear factory. Read more here.
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St Thomas winter market // St Thomas Church
The community-run event returns with artisan traders, music, entertainment and workshops to create a family-friendly festival atmosphere. Saturday 18 November. More details here.
The Big Exeter Feast // Exeter Community Centre
The ten day programme of field trips, talks, workshops culminates in a conference exploring how food can be accessible, affordable and sustainable in Exeter. Thursday 23 November. More details here.
An English History of Christmas // St Nicholas Priory
Joe Levy and Peter Adcock perform Christmas music from the medieval to the modern. Friday 24 November. More details here.
Sunday at Studio 36 // Studio 36
An open day at the Denmark Road arts space including live music, refreshments and arts and crafts for sale. Sunday 26 November. More details here.
Reclaim the Night 2023 // Positive Lights Project & Bedford Square
A protest against sexual violence and harassment of women and girls in public space. Thursday 30 November. More details here.
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