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.
Employment advice hub Exeter Works closes
The Exeter Works employment advice hub that replaced the Princesshay tourist information office has closed in favour of online-only service provision.
Decline in Exeter economic activity levels among largest in country
Census figures also show population increasing at nearly six times rate of job creation over past decade while healthcare, wholesale/retail and teaching make up nearly half of all employment, reflecting low pay and productivity.
Weirfield House listed for sale
Exeter City Council has decided to sell Grade II listed Weirfield House in Larkbeare Road above the Port Royal public house on the open market.
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.
