Community & Society

Stories about Community & Society

Government gives city council £20 million “Pride in Place” funding

Exeter City Council has been awarded £20 million of government “Pride in Place” funding to be spent over the next ten years in Heavitree and Whipton.

£475,000 King George V playing field funding decision disappears from council meeting agenda

An Exeter City Council executive committee decision “relating to financial ask of c.£475,000” for an Exeter City Community Trust scheme at King George V playing field, which was expected at its 17 March meeting, has not appeared on the meeting agenda.

Devon and Somerset Fire & Rescue Service not making sufficient progress

An inspection by His Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire & Rescue Services has found that Devon and Somerset Fire & Rescue Service has not made sufficient progress in addressing concerns it raised after inspecting the service at the end of 2024.

Zero Mile Gardens produce

MONDAY 20 APRIL 2026

Seedlings

A one-off workshop focussed on the work of Akwesasne seed keeper Rowen White.

LOVE FOOD HUB

Exeter Prison still faces “deep-rooted and longstanding challenges”

An inspection by His Majesty’s Inspectorate of Prisons has found that Exeter Prison still faces “deep-rooted and longstanding challenges” despite the efforts of staff, which it said are “beginning to make a real difference”.

Jack Leslie statue

SATURDAY 7 MARCH 2026

The People of Exeter

An afternoon hosted by Love St Thomas focussed on Exeter’s historic multicultural character with talks, conversation and a community lunch.

ST THOMAS CHURCH HALL

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