Climate Crisis

Climate Crisis

Just Stop Oil protests arrive in Exeter

Slow march from Sidwell Street to Northernhay Gardens first action in city by group calling for end to UK fossil fuel exploration, development and production.

Monday 21 August 2023

Tyre Extinguishers destroy Matford Jaguar dealership SUV tyres

Climate activists drilled holes in all four of the tyres of more than 60 SUVs parked at a Jaguar dealership in Matford during the early hours of Monday 7 August.

Monday 7 August 2023

Heavitree & Whipton active streets scheme trial begins

The first six months, to 2 February 2024, are a statutory consultation period during which residents and organisations are invited to comment on the scheme.

Friday 4 August 2023

Climate Action Hub Exeter threatened with closure by Crown Estate and Princesshay partners

Agents will not renew lease beyond 15 August or consider other accommodation, claiming all similarly-sized units in half-empty shopping centre are under offer.

Friday 28 July 2023, updated 28 July 2023

Climate strategy consultation receives just 200 responses

A two-month public consultation on the draft Devon, Cornwall and Isles of Scilly climate adaptation strategy which will attempt to minimise the impact of climate change on the South West peninsula only received just over 200 responses from the 1.75 million people who live in the region.

Tuesday 25 July 2023

Climate activists protest outside Exeter MP’s constituency office

Climate activists have staged the first of what they said would be weekly protests outside the Clifton Hill constituency office of Exeter MP Ben Bradshaw on 21 July.

Saturday 22 July 2023