Exeter City Council has approved a £7,000 budget to run a ballot for local businesses to decide whether Exeter’s Business Improvement District should continue to operate for a third five-year term from April next year.
City council promotes good growth report despite expected economic contraction
Exeter City Council has promoted its ranking in a “Good Growth for Cities” accountancy firm report despite the report finding that Exeter’s economy is expected to contract significantly during 2023.
Cost of living data shows 6.6% real terms fall in Exeter wages
Cost of living data shows that Exeter wages fell in real terms by 6.6% over the year to March 2023, the biggest fall bar one of all 62 cities and large towns included in the Centre for Cities tracker.
