We're among England’s best for producing less household rubbish, with just 257kg collected per person.

Our recycling rate has also risen to 32.6% - the only improvement recorded by a Devon authority.

Read more: news.exeter.gov.uk/exeter-is-one-…

SCAM WARNING: Fake texts are circulating about the new £100 household energy payment.

Payments won't begin until January 2027.

Don't click unexpected links or share bank details. Exeter City Council won't text you asking you to claim.

news.exeter.gov.uk/beware-of-scam…

Knitted poppies adorn Exeter Guildhall until 12 Nov.

Everyone is welcome at the city’s Remembrance Sunday service on Sunday 8 Nov, starting at 10.30am in Northernhay Gardens.

A two-minute silence will be observed at 11am.

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Where do you feel safe travelling around Exeter?

Women and girls can share experiences of walking, wheeling, cycling and public transport to help shape improvements.

Take part by 28 December: devon.gov.uk/haveyoursay/co…

Celebrating culture and building connections 💛

Our grants supported Bangla Cultural Fest at Exeter Phoenix and All Souls Day in St Thomas, bringing communities together through music, food, creativity and shared traditions.

More: news.exeter.gov.uk/city-s-rich-di…

🎆 Planning fireworks? Let neighbours know beforehand so they can prepare and keep pets safe. Consider an organised display this Bonfire Night.

🐾 RSPCA advice: rspca.org.uk/adviceandwelfa…

Capture your favourite Exeter tree and enter our Tree Photography Competition by 9 Nov!

Adult and under-16 categories, with prizes to win.

Amateurs only. Up to two photos per person, taken after 1 Oct.

Enter: tinyurl.com/PhotoComp26

Which Council services matter most to you? Take our five-minute budget survey and help shape Exeter’s priorities, from housing to the environment.

Have your say: engage.exeter.gov.uk/balanced-budge…

Stormy weather put Exeter City Council’s Waterways team to the test on the Exe Estuary last week, with gusts of up to 60mph.

They had to go to the aid of three boats that had broken free from their moorings, becoming a danger to other river users.

More: news.exeter.gov.uk/storms-see-wat…

Work is starting on phase two of Exeter’s Newtown Active Travel Scheme.

The next stage will further improve active travel connections, making it safer and easier for people to walk, wheel and cycle around the area.

More: news.exeter.gov.uk/active-travel-…

A seasonal evening of spooky storytelling is coming to Exeter this December.

‘Midwinter: A Ghost Story in Two Parts’ is an original story inspired by myths and legends of the South West, coming to Exeter's historic Guildhall on Sunday 13 December.

More: news.exeter.gov.uk/spooky-storyte…

Win a family ticket to Pinocchio at Exeter Corn Exchange! Answer one simple question in Visit Exeter’s Christmas panto competition. ✨

Enter: visitexeter.com/inspire-me/com…

A global running competition is coming to Riverside Leisure Centre, giving Exeter runners the chance to compete against participants from around the world.

The Technogym RUN X Challenge is open to adults (18+) of all abilities.

More: news.exeter.gov.uk/global-running…

We’re aware that the websites for the Royal Albert Memorial Museum (RAMM) and MyExeter are currently unavailable due to technical issues.

Work is being done to restore access as soon as possible.

We apologise for any inconvenience caused.

Latest plans for the repair of Exeter’s Trews Weir are beginning to emerge.

The revised plans will see major repairs to the River Exe landmark after reduced water levels revealed that parts of the weir were in poor condition.

More: news.exeter.gov.uk/revised-plans-…

A free festive family fun day is coming to Exeter Phoenix this December!

Mind Over Mayhem at Christmas will bring a day of free family activities, Santa’s Grotto, stalls, dance and more, followed by an evening of live music.

More: news.exeter.gov.uk/free-festive-f…

Get snapping, Exeter! Great prizes are up for grabs in Exeter City Council’s 2026 Tree Photography Competition.

The competition is set to take place in the run up to National Tree Week – 21 to 29 November.

More: news.exeter.gov.uk/get-snapping-n…

The colourful cast of Pinocchio have been spotted in Exeter ahead of this year’s festive pantomime...and that’s no word of a lie!

The show runs at Exeter Corn Exchange from 12 December to 2 January with tickets starting at £22.50.

More: news.exeter.gov.uk/pinocchio-and-…

A free screening of the opera Robinson Crusoé is coming to Exeter as part of an initiative between twin cities, Exeter and Rennes.

The screening will take place on 6 November in celebration of 70 years of the cities being officially twinned.

More: news.exeter.gov.uk/free-screening…

Looking to set up a uniform swap at your school? The Recycle Devon Reuse Fund might be able to help! 🏫✨

The fund was designed to seed and support schemes to increase the amount of reuse and improve involvement and awareness of reuse projects such as Repair Cafés, Libraries of events in East Devon, Exeter, Mid Devon, North Devon, South Hams, Teignbridge, Torridge, and West Devon.

🟢Round two of the 2026/27 fund is open for applications now! The closing date is Friday 27th November 2026.

Please email info@recycledevon.org for more information and an application form. (Please note applicants can only apply once every 2 years).

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