Exeter City Council

Stories about Exeter City Council

Lib Dems take command at County Hall despite Reform UK surge as Conservatives lose 33 seats and Labour is wiped out

2025 Devon County Council elections leave balance of power in Green Party hands as local government reorganisation takes centre stage on regional political agenda.

Sunday 4 May 2025

Reform UK takes Mincinglake & Whipton from Labour in Exeter City Council by-elections

Labour holds Topsham by just 28 votes as party polls only 0.25% above Reform across both wards.

Friday 2 May 2025

2025 Exeter City Council by-elections results

The votes cast for each candidate with vote share, party vote share change and turnout in Mincinglake & Whipton and Topsham.

Thursday 1 May 2025, updated 2 May 2025

2025 Exeter & Devon local elections guide

Devon County Council elections take place on 1 May alongside two Exeter City Council by-elections. Our essential guide explores the background to this year’s ballot and assesses the contests in each of the city’s electoral divisions and wards.

Wednesday 30 April 2025, updated 12 May 2025

When, where and how to vote in the 2025 local elections in Exeter

Our guide to casting your ballot in person, by post and by proxy as well as voter ID requirements and regulations for casting postal votes.

Monday 28 April 2025

City council holds sham Northbrook swimming pool closure consultation

£600,000 Exeter Leisure services budget cut signed off two weeks before pool consultation opened as St Sidwell’s Point drains other council leisure sites.

Saturday 29 March 2025