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Met Office confirms 2022 sixth warmest year since 1850

The Met Office has confirmed that 2022 was the world’s sixth warmest year since 1850, and the ninth in succession in which global average temperatures have equalled or exceeded 1.0°C above pre-industrial levels.

City councillors low attendance at training sessions

Exeter City Council figures show low levels of attendance at councillor training sessions – fewer than half attended a local plan briefing and only a quarter turned up for a communications session – but near 100% participation in junkets at parks and waterways.

Maximum-permitted rent increase imposed on council housing tenants

Exeter City Council has imposed a 7% rent and service charge increase on council housing tenants – the maximum permitted.

New ONS figures show low Exeter level four qualification attainment

The Office for National Statistics has published new local authority-level education statistics which show level four qualification attainment among Exeter residents at less than half the rate in the highest scoring area.

South West Exeter substation proposals submitted

Devon County Council has submitted proposals for a new electricity substation to serve the 2,500-home South West Exeter extension.

Devon County Council to receive share of active travel grant

Devon County Council is to receive a £580,000 share of a £32.9 million government grant intended to create a “national network of active travel experts” to support the development of cycling and walking infrastructure.

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