Stories about Exeter City Council
2021 Exeter local elections guide
Elections for Exeter City Council, Devon County Council and the Devon & Cornwall Police and Crime Commissioner are taking place in Exeter on 6 May. Our essential election guide highlights wards and divisions to watch, changes taking place and how, when and where to vote.
Council announces plan to produce “Exeter the Musical” at city’s Corn Exchange
Exeter City Council has announced a plan to produce a musical theatre extravaganza billed as “an ambitious celebration of a better life in the world’s most world-class city” as part of its UNESCO City of Literature celebrations.
Selective use of statistics presents an unbalanced account of Exeter’s economic & environmental status
Exeter City Council’s Chief Executive uses statistics to show the city in a good light, but in doing so presents a picture which omits important information about the city’s true position.
Maclaines Warehouses development tests Exeter Heritage Harbour status
Decisions taken behind closed doors in favour of commercial interests threaten maritime and waterway heritage vision for Exeter’s historic quay and canal basin.
£37.5 million council maintenance backlog caused by underinvestment to be part-funded by asset sales
Exeter City Council has allowed property assets to deteriorate while prioritising new schemes including the £44 million St Sidwell’s Point leisure centre, forcing it to identify assets for sale to pay its outstanding repair bills.
