Democracy & Governance

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Council consults on elections polling arrangements

Exeter City Council is inviting public comments on its local and general elections polling arrangements before the publication of review proposals in December.

Tuesday 13 August 2024

Council falls for company content marketing materials – again

Exeter City Council has again used its official communications channels to promote company brands by repeating content marketing materials, this time for a global financial services corporation and a London-based multinational marketing firm.

Monday 12 August 2024

Devon and Cornwall PCC defies Police and Crime Panel to appoint former Torbay colleague as deputy

Police and Crime Commissioner Alison Hernandez announced decision to hire Mark Kingscote on same day panel voted against appointment because “candidate does not meet the minimum requirements of the post”.

Thursday 1 August 2024

Devon County Council does deal with local VCSE sector network

Devon County Council has agreed a formal working arrangement with a county-wide network of voluntary, community and social enterprise organisations.

Thursday 11 July 2024

Devon 2024 general elections results

The ballots cast for each candidate with vote share in each constituency plus turnout and the distribution of seats.

Thursday 4 July 2024, updated 9 July 2024

Exeter and Exmouth & Exeter East 2024 general elections guide

Steve Race is sure to be the new Exeter MP, but the outcome in newly-created Exmouth & Exeter East is much less certain. Our guide covers predictions in both constituencies and Labour manifesto promises, limitations and likely local impacts.

Wednesday 3 July 2024