Exeter & East Devon News from Thursday, October 9th, 2025

People are being invited to comment on a Public Open Space Disposal for land at Grace Road Field, Marsh Barton, for a proposed energy centre.

An overhaul of a Devon council’s grant scheme that includes hikes in the amount individual groups can bid for is expected to attract high demand when it launches.

Yesterday, Exmouth in Bloom attended the SW in Bloom Presentation Day in Torquay and are delighted to announce that they were awarded their 20th consecutive Gold.

A local family who lost their baby Monty in 2020 are working with East Devon District Council (EDDC) on a special ribbon display to mark Baby Loss Awareness Week.

The ‘Singing Children of Africa’ have visited Exmouth Community College (ECC) this term to take part in an exciting performance with ECC students. The group visited the college as part of their national tour.

The University of Exeter is delighted to announce alumnus the Rt Hon Sir Sajid Javid as chair of its new fundraising campaign, which will launch in 2026.

Children across East Devon have been treated to five new play areas so far this summer and have five more to come thanks to a £1.2million cash injection.

Businesses, organisations and individuals are being encouraged to enter this year’s Exeter Sustainability Awards.