Four people stand in a library in front of a “Thrillers” bookshelf, each holding the same book up to cover their face. A large wall clock and high ceiling are visible above them.

Fancy a free book?

This Thursday (23 April), World Book Night is coming to Exeter - and both St Thomas Library and Pinhoe Library will be giving away copies of The Last Bench.

Pop in, pick up a book, and get involved 📖

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

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Got old tech gathering dust at home? From Wednesday 22 April, Exeter Library will be accepting donations of unwanted items like phones, laptops, tablets and games consoles between 11am and 1pm.

More: news.exeter.gov.uk/new-library-...

Illustrated map of southwest England showing rail routes and cultural landmarks across Cornwall, Devon, Bristol, Bath, and Dorset. Highlights include “Bristol City of Film,” “City of Bath,” “Stonehenge and Avebury,” “Exeter City of Literature,” and coastal areas like the Dorset and East Devon Coast. Small icons depict walking, cycling, wildlife, and historic sites. Bold text at the bottom reads: “New trails celebrate South West’s cultural and natural heritage.”

Looking for a greener way to explore the South West? 🚆🌿

A new set of UNESCO South West Trails is now live, with easy two-day itineraries linking some of the region’s most inspiring places by rail.

Find out more here: exploreunescosouthwesttrails.co.uk

Smiling man standing outdoors by a house door, wearing a dark T-shirt that reads “I’m registered to vote.” Text overlay at the bottom says, “Register to vote by 20 April. It’s quick and easy. The Electoral Commission.”

Exeter residents are being reminded to check they’re ready to vote in the City Council elections on Thursday 7 May.

Make sure you’re on the electoral register before the deadline on Monday 20 April.

More: news.exeter.gov.uk/make-sure-yo...

Bright red illustrated poster for Exeter Comedy Festival 2026. A blue starburst at the top reads “June 3rd–7th.” In the center, a hand-drawn sign says “Locally Sourced Presents Exeter Comedy Festival 2026.” At the bottom, text reads “It’s back by popular demand!”

Exeter Comedy Festival is back from 3 to 7 June, bringing live comedy to venues across the city centre and Quayside.

More: news.exeter.gov.uk/comedy-takes...

A weathered street sign reading “POLLING STATION” with a smaller “WAY IN” arrow pointing right, mounted below a 20 mph speed limit sign on a rainy residential street with parked cars and trees in the background.

Election notices for the Exeter City Council elections on Thursday 7 May are now online.

View the official Summary of Candidates Nominated and check candidate details before polling day:
exeter.gov.uk/council-and-...

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Just a month to go until Exeter’s local elections on 7 May 🗳️

If you’re not on the electoral register, you won’t be able to vote - but there’s still time. Make sure you’re registered by Monday 20 April (it only takes a few minutes online).

More: news.exeter.gov.uk/one-month-to...

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Do you have a four-bedroom family home to rent in Exeter?

The City Council’s Housing Access Together (HAT) scheme is looking for landlords with available properties, especially larger family homes.

Find out more: news.exeter.gov.uk/do-you-have-...

Outdoor shopping plaza decorated for Easter, featuring a hedge maze with a floral arch entrance, pastel egg signage, and a large polka-dot egg prop; modern buildings and shopfronts in the background.

Market stalls with wooden displays and hanging floral decorations line a paved walkway, while people stroll past under a cloudy sky in a city square.

Spring fun has arrived in the city centre.

Head down to Princesshay to check out the Spring Mini Market, running until 20 April. There are rotating local traders, sweet treats, and even an Easter maze in the square for the kids to enjoy.

More: news.exeter.gov.uk/spring-mini-...

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Do you visit places like Pebblebed Heaths, the Exe Estuary, Dawlish Warren, Dawlish Countryside Park or Ridgetop Park? 🌿

South East Devon Wildlife is asking people to fill in a short visitor survey before 30 April.

Find out more and take part here: south-east-devon-wildlife.participatr.io

Group of Sea Cadets in uniform wearing high-visibility vests stand in a car park at night, posing behind several bags of collected litter and a discarded bicycle. Text on image reads “Sea Cadets Exeter” and “Great British Spring Clean 2026.”

Great to see so many people across Exeter getting stuck into the Great British Spring Clean! 💚

Want to get involved? You can borrow litter-picking equipment - just email streetCleansingOperations@exeter.gov.uk to get started.

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

A group of adults and children wearing matching blue “Community Charity Walk” T-shirts walk together on a wet path in light rain, smiling and chatting, with brick buildings in the background.

Fancy a good walk for a great cause? Entries are now open for the Exeter Chiefs Foundation’s Community Charity Walk – a 10km route from Wonford Community Centre along the Green Circle to Sandy Park.

Read more: news.exeter.gov.uk/charity-walk...

Last year’s matches at Sandy Park brought 58,700 spectators to Exeter and an estimated £31.7 million boost to the city- while also inspiring more girls across the region to get involved in rugby.

Read more: news.exeter.gov.uk/schoolchildr...

Two older adults stand on either side of a gold rugby trophy on a pedestal. One wears a blue blazer and lanyard; the other wears ceremonial robes and a feathered hat. Pink banners behind them read “Community Rugby.”

Close-up of a gold Women’s Rugby World Cup trophy outdoors, with a church spire and buildings blurred in the background under a partly cloudy sky.

A proud moment for Exeter as the Women’s Rugby World Cup trophy came to the city this week. 🏉

The Lord Mayor welcomed guests to Exeter College, where around 250 schoolgirls from across Devon joined rugby training sessions and celebrated the lasting impact of the tournament.

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From 24–27 April, Exeter is joining the City Nature Challenge 2026 and everyone can get involved by spotting and recording wildlife around the city using the free iNaturalist app.

More: news.exeter.gov.uk/go-wild-in-e...

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A National Pool Lifeguard Qualification course is coming to Riverside Leisure Centre from 13–18 April, 9am–6pm each day. It costs £270 and is a great way to build lifesaving skills and gain a recognised qualification.

More: news.exeter.gov.uk/train-to-bec...

Promotional graphic for Exeter Leisure advertising an “All Inclusive Membership.” Text lists activities including gym, swimming, group exercise, sports, and health suite (at Riverside Leisure Centre). Price shown as £49 per month, with sign-up available from April 1st. On the right, a woman lifts dumbbells overhead in a gym setting.

From 1 April, Exeter Leisure is launching a new all-inclusive membership for £49 a month, giving unlimited access to gyms, swimming, fitness classes, indoor sports and more across all sites.

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

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There’s still time to have your say on air quality in Exeter 💬

We’re working on a new Air Quality Strategy and want to hear from people who live, work or spend time in the city.

More: news.exeter.gov.uk/still-time-t...

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Great news - every home in Exeter can now use our weekly kerbside food waste collection. 🎉

That means less food waste going in black bins and more being turned into useful things like fertiliser, soil improver and electricity.

More: news.exeter.gov.uk/all-homes-in...

Aerial view of a large green park filled with multiple soccer fields, bordered by trees and surrounded by residential neighborhoods, roads, and a few small buildings.

Councillors have approved nearly £465,000 towards a major upgrade of this much-loved community sports hub, working in partnership with Exeter City Community Trust.

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

Modern single-story building with a sloped roof and tall windows on a street corner, with several people walking, cycling, and one person using a wheelchair on the sidewalk.

Bright, open interior with wooden finishes, large windows, and hanging lights; people sit at tables, walk around, and a café-style counter is visible, including a person in a wheelchair.

Plans for a brand new Wonford Community Wellbeing Hub have been given the green light, with £6 million in funding now approved.

Find out more: news.exeter.gov.uk/funding-agre...

Four adults stand outdoors beside a green-and-blue “Exeter Sustainability Awards” banner, smiling at the camera in front of a brick building with yellow walls.

Great news for Exeter! 🎉

Our team at Exeter City Council has been Highly Commended at the Exeter Sustainability Awards for work helping people swap car journeys for train trips to enjoy the city’s green spaces.

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

A wide aerial view of a town with dense housing, green trees, and a large historic cathedral at the center under a partly cloudy sky. Bold white text overlaid across the image reads “£20 MILLION PRIDE IN PLACE FUNDING.”

Exeter has secured £20 million through the Government’s Pride in Place programme.

The funding will support Whipton and Heavitree over 10 years, with local people helping shape how it is spent through a new Neighbourhood Board.
#Exeter #PrideInPlace

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

Two women stand outside a brick house holding moving boxes labeled “Kitchen” and “Living Room,” smiling at the camera. Behind them, a “To Let” sign reads “I’m registered to vote,” alongside text that says “Register to vote by 20 April. It’s quick and easy. The Electoral Commission.”

Exeter residents are being reminded to register to vote before midnight on Monday 20 April ahead of the City Council elections on Thursday 7 May.

news.exeter.gov.uk/just-over-fo...

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Exeter will not progress in the UK City of Culture 2029 bid after missing the longlist.

We remain proud of our cultural offer and will build on this through a new five-year Cultural Strategy. #Exeter

Two people seated in a church aisle playing hand drums, with an altar and stained-glass window in the background.

A community drumming project supporting mental wellbeing has received £960 from Exeter City Council’s City Grants scheme.

Shumba Arts will run weekly African drumming sessions in Mount Dinham from May to Christmas.

More: news.exeter.gov.uk/african-drum...

Two men in outdoor jackets stand smiling with hands clasped in front of a fenced construction site, with small construction vehicles, pipes overhead, and wet pavement on an overcast day.

Work has begun on the Newtown Community Scheme to improve walking and cycling in the area.

The project will create safer routes, greener streets and better access to the city centre.

Find out more: news.exeter.gov.uk/project-unde...

Promotional graphic for English Tourism Week featuring a scenic view of Exeter with historic buildings, including a tall church spire and a domed rooftop, set against rolling green hills and a cloudy sky. Overlaid text reads “Visit Exeter” and “English Tourism Week, 13–22 March 2026 – Local Stories. National Growth. Celebrating English Tourism Week,” with the website EnglishTourismWeek.org.

We’re celebrating #EnglishTourismWeek by sharing the stories behind Exeter’s tourism sector.

Follow Visit Exeter to discover the businesses, venues and people that make our city a must-visit destination.

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

#VisitExeter #LoveExeter

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Have questions about the UK landline switchover?

A free drop-in event is taking place at Exeter Community Centre on Tuesday 17 March, 10am to 2pm. No booking needed.

Organised by BT Group and AbilityNet. Call 0300 180 0028 for more information.

More: news.exeter.gov.uk/free-drop-in...

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More than £1 million has been invested in Exeter’s play areas since 2019, with improvements at 63 sites across the city.

Funding is in place to continue the programme over the next two years.

Read more on our website: news.exeter.gov.uk/more-than-1-...