Exeter City Council

Engineer (Harbour & Waterways)
Waste Operative C1 - 7.5T Driver / Loader
Food and Beverage Manager at RAMM

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We're hiring. Here's our current list of vacancies. You can apply at exeter.gov.uk/jobs

Current Vacancies:

Finance Technician
Health and Safety Officer
Health and Safety Manager
Head of Service - Culture & Leisure

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Exeter, Plymouth, and Torbay are backing a bold new plan to reshape local government in our county. The idea? Four focused councils – one each for Exeter, Plymouth, Torbay, and the rural coast and countryside.

More: news.exeter.gov.uk/plymouth-and...

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We’d love to hear your thoughts! 👋

We’re working on a new Consultation and Engagement Strategy to improve how we connect with communities across Exeter — and your input can help shape it.

More: news.exeter.gov.uk/share-your-v...

A large tree with bright yellow autumn foliage stands beside a stone wall and ramp near Exeter Library, under a pale sky. Green trees and shrubs surround the area.

A street at night with a tall tree in the center, its leaves turning red and orange under bright streetlights. Shops line both sides, some with lights on, and a few people walk down the empty road.

Love trees and taking photos? 🍁📸

There's still time to enter Exeter’s annual tree photo competition – but be quick! Entries close Monday 10 November.

More: news.exeter.gov.uk/popular-wate...

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Great news from RAMM! Exeter’s RAMM (Royal Albert Memorial Museum) has just been awarded the National Autistic Society’s Autism Friendly Award.

It’s a big step towards making Exeter a more inclusive city for everyone.

More: news.exeter.gov.uk/exeter-s-mus...

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Great news for community groups across Exeter!

Eleven local organisations have just received a share of over £16,000 in Community Grants to support projects that bring people together, celebrate our city’s creativity, and improve wellbeing.

More: news.exeter.gov.uk/grassroots-p...

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A large red buoy with flaking, peeling paint and visible rust stands outside near a building and black metal fence, showing signs of age and weather damage.

A rusty old buoy by the River and Canal Office has had a brilliant makeover, thanks to the hard work of volunteers from Friends of Exeter Ship Canal and Heritage Harbour.

More: news.exeter.gov.uk/canal-buoy-r...

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Fancy winning a Nintendo Switch 2 bundle or a cash prize this Christmas? Exeter Community Lottery is running a festive Super Draw – and you’re in with a chance if you enter before 29 Nov!

More: news.exeter.gov.uk/win-big-whil...

Promotional graphic for "Night Fighters of Exeter: The Story of 307 Squadron." The text is shown in both English and Polish, with a dark blue background. A silhouette of a twin-engine night fighter aircraft is visible at the top. At the bottom right, there is a black-and-white photo of seven uniformed WWII-era aircrew members standing in front of a Polish-marked aircraft.

The Night Fighters of Exeter – The Story of 307 Squadron exhibition returns to the Guildhall November 14–15.

Free, 10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.

Saturday: 🇵🇱 Flag Raising (10:00 a.m.), Wreath Laying at the Cathedral (12:00 p.m.).

More: news.exeter.gov.uk/night-fighte...

Grafika promocyjna książki „Nocni myśliwcy z Exeter: Historia Dywizjonu 307”. Tekst jest wyświetlany w języku angielskim i polskim, na ciemnoniebieskim tle. U góry widoczna jest sylwetka dwusilnikowego nocnego myśliwca. W prawym dolnym rogu znajduje się czarno-białe zdjęcie siedmiu umundurowanych członków załogi z czasów II wojny światowej stojących przed samolotem z polskimi oznaczeniami.

✈️ Wystawa Nocni Myśliwcy z Exeter – Historia Dywizjonu 307 powraca do Guildhallu 14–15 XI.

Bezpłatnie, godz. 10–16.

Sobota: podniesienie flagi (10:00), złożenie wieńca w Katedrze (12:00).

👉 307squadron.org

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Step into a night of magic and mystery with the Lord Mayor of Exeter! ✨

Join us on Thursday 27 November at Exeter College’s award-winning @34 Restaurant for an enchanting evening of fine dining and close-up magic.

More: news.exeter.gov.uk/experience-a...

Two food waste bins sit on a brick ledge overlooking a river and townscape. The smaller, light grey caddy is on the left, while the larger black bin with a red lid and food waste instructions is on the right. A church spire and houses are visible in the background under a blue sky with scattered clouds.

Food waste collections are coming to even more homes in Exeter.

From Wednesday 6 November, around 3,500 homes in parts of Newtown, St David’s and St James.

More: news.exeter.gov.uk/more-homes-s...

Three people in costume pose on a city street dressed as characters from The Wizard of Oz. From left to right: the Cowardly Lion with a rainbow mane, Dorothy in a blue gingham dress, and the Scarecrow in a colourful patchwork outfit. In front of them stands a whimsical Tin Man figure made from a silver trash can with cartoonish features. Shoppers and storefronts fill the background.

There’s no place like panto! 🌈✨

Dorothy and friends were spotted in the city centre this week, making their way to the Exeter Corn Exchange ahead of The Wizard of Oz opening on 13 December.

More: news.exeter.gov.uk/wizard-of-oz...

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Council Leader Phil Bialyk has shared a message of support for Exeter’s diverse communities, reminding us that everyone deserves to feel safe, supported, and that they belong.

More: news.exeter.gov.uk/council-lead...

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Want to help shape how the Council works with our communities? 🗣️

We're inviting residents to have their say on a new draft Consultation and Engagement Strategy. It’s all about strengthening how we listen, engage, and make decisions together in Exeter.

More: news.exeter.gov.uk/have-your-sa...

Leafless trees in a residential neighbourhood during winter, with brick houses and parked cars lining the street. A tall utility pole stands near the trees, partially entangled in the branches. The sky is overcast.

Two mature trees in Exeter will sadly need to be removed soon for safety reasons.

A beech tree on Mont-le-Grand in Heavitree has been weakened by root decay, and an ash at Stoke Hill Crescent is suffering from advanced ash dieback.

More: news.exeter.gov.uk/trees-set-to...

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Cllr Phil Bialyk looks back on Exeter’s Women’s Rugby World Cup success, new Passivhaus homes, food waste rollout, city awards and future plans.

Read his full column 👉 news.exeter.gov.uk/council-lead...

👻 Exeter’s officially the UK’s spookiest city—and this Halloween, it’s living up to the title.

Red Coat Halloween tours on the 31st are sold out, but you can still catch the Ghosts and Legends tour on Tuesday 28 October at 7pm.

More: news.exeter.gov.uk/enjoy-a-frig...

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Looking after your health this winter? The NHS App can make things a lot easier.

You can use it to book GP appointments, order repeat prescriptions, view your health records, and much more – all without having to ring your surgery.

More: news.exeter.gov.uk/devon-patien...

What should you expect?

❗️ Spray and flooding on roads leading to difficult driving conditions and increased chance of accidents, making journey times longer

❗️ Public transport affected in places with some journey times taking longer

❗️ Flooding of a few homes and businesses is likely

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The Met Office have issued a Yellow warning for Rain between 00.00 and 21.00 on Thu.

Risk of heavy rain for southern and eastern parts of Britain.

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Got a little one who loves to move? Exeter Leisure is offering free junior dance taster sessions at St Sidwell’s Point from 4–6 Nov!

Perfect for ages 3–10, with ballet and jazz classes in the rooftop studios. Spaces are limited, so book early.

More: news.exeter.gov.uk/let-your-chi...

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Vandals have caused £19,000 worth of damage to the sound barrier at Arena Skate Park in Wonford.

This barrier is important for keeping noise levels down for nearby residents, and it’s really disappointing to see it repeatedly targeted.

More: news.exeter.gov.uk/vandals-slam...

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A big shoutout to the 78 amazing outdoor workers who help keep Exeter clean, safe and looking its best.

They’ve just been recognised at the 44th Tidy Exeter Group Awards at the Guildhall.

More: news.exeter.gov.uk/staff-who-ke...

Split image showing examples of fly-tipping. On the left, bags and loose rubbish are dumped next to a black recycling bin labelled "Recycle Devon." On the right, a large pile of discarded household items, including wood panels, plastic drawers, red buckets, and other debris, is left beside recycling containers. A cartoon emoji in the centre holds its face in frustration, highlighting the inappropriate waste disposal.

Leaving bags beside clothing banks might feel like a kind gesture - but it's actually fly tipping.

Even one bag on the ground is illegal and can quickly lead to more mess. If a bank’s full, please don’t leave items beside it.

More: news.exeter.gov.uk/when-donatio...

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Former Lord Mayor Percy Prowse has been made an Honorary Alderman of Exeter 🌟

Percy served the city for 12 years as a councillor, including as Lord Mayor in 2014/15.

More: news.exeter.gov.uk/former-exete...

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A big congrats to Ms. C, who won £250 in this weekend’s Exeter Community Lottery draw – all while supporting the 2nd Exeter Scouts!

Seven other lucky players each took home £25.

More: news.exeter.gov.uk/250-win-for-...

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Great news for Exeter’s @rammuseum.bsky.social

The museum’s just been awarded over £114k from the Government’s Museum Renewal Fund to boost its shop, café, and online store - helping it stay strong and sustainable for the future.

More: news.exeter.gov.uk/exeter-s-mus...

Five people stand smiling on a pedestrian street in Exeter, holding a bright yellow banner that reads “Britain in Bloom South West – Gold 2025.” One person also holds a framed certificate. The group is surrounded by autumn trees and hanging flower baskets. Text at the bottom of the image reads: “Exeter wins prestigious Gold Award in South West in Bloom.”

Exeter has won GOLD at this year’s South West in Bloom Awards!

This is the first time in years we’ve entered as a whole city – and we smashed it! Huge thanks to InExeter, the University of Exeter, our amazing City Council teams and local volunteers.

More: news.exeter.gov.uk/exeter-wins-...