Exeter City Council

Rugby fans can apply for tickets for next year’s Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025, which includes a number of matches at Exeter’s Sandy Park. The ticket application phase opens from 11am on Tuesday 5 November and closes at 11am on Tuesday 19 November. More than 130,000 tickets have already been sold in the presale period and now with little under under 300 days to go until the action begins, fans can now apply for tickets across all matches in what promises to be the biggest celebration of women’s rugby. https://lnkd.in/ezmtaqdj

We're hiring. Here's our current list of vacancies. You can apply at exeter.gov.uk/jobs Current Vacancies: Consultation and Engagement Manager Recreation Assistant Casual Swimming Instructor HR Administrator Principal Environmental Technical Officer Tree Manager

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Six community arts projects are celebrating after successfully winning funding for exciting initiatives in Exeter. The winning groups will deliver projects that create pride of place and opportunities for participation around the city. The projects, ranging from an ‘animation academy’ run by Yellow Mouse Studios, to new winter activities at Exeter Seedbank, will share £35,000 funding from the current Creative Arc programme. Funded jointly by the University of Exeter and Exeter City Council through its allocation of the UK Shared Prosperity Fund, Creative Arc has been supporting community initiatives under the themes of Health & Wellbeing; Environmental Sustainability; and People & Place-shaping. This latest round brings the total investment to £90,000 across 15 projects.

Congratulations to our Parks and Green Spaces team. 👏🏼👏🏼

Congratulations InExeter on being awarded 'Best Business Improvement District' at the national Britain In Bloom awards.

In ancient streets where Romans tread, Exeter whispers tales of the dead. Haunted inns and shadows cast, Echoes lingering from the past. Discover events for young and old, In a city where mysteries unfold. Embrace the thrill, the eerie scene, In Exeter this Halloween.

People in Exeter who receive a single person discount for council tax are being urged to notify the City Council if their circumstances have changed. The Single Person Discount is a widely claimed discount, with 31% of Exeter City households claiming it. Approximately £9.3 million has been discounted for the financial year 2024/2025. However, it is nationally recognised as a discount that can be claimed incorrectly. The Council with the support of Devon County Council will, therefore, commence a review of those residents claiming the discount. The review process is due to start in November and will be conducted by Capacitygrid, a reputable company specialising in review services for local authorities. Capacitygrid will cross-reference residents’ entitlement with various data sources, including electoral-roll registers and financial sector information, to identify any potential inaccuracies in single person discount claims. Residents flagged by the review will receive letters informing them of the need to review their entitlement. It is imperative that recipients respond promptly to the letter. Cllr Marina Asvachin, Exeter City Council’s Lead Councillor for Housing, Homelessness Prevention and Customer Services, said: “Exeter City Council is committed to providing support to our residents wherever, and whenever we can, and the Council Tax Single Person Discount scheme is a key part of that strategic aim. “However, the Council also has a responsibility to ensure that financial assistance is only provided to those in genuine need, and so we routinely undertake robust checks on eligibility to safeguard the public purse and thus allow us to provide more targeted assistance in the future.”

World Rugby has announced the match schedule for the Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025, setting the stage for six weekends of compelling competition in what promises to be the largest celebration of women’s rugby. A spectacular opening weekend will see hosts England face USA at Sunderland’s Stadium of Light on Friday, 22 August 2025, while reigning champions New Zealand will begin their title defence against Spain at York Community Stadium on Sunday, 24 August 2025. The Pool Stage matches at Sandy Park in Exeter will be: Saturday 23 August: France v Italy (kick-off 8.15pm) Sunday 31 August: New Zealand v Japan (kick-off 2pm) Sunday 31 August: France v Brazil (kick-off 4.45pm) Saturday 6 September: Canada v Scotland (kick-off 12 noon) Saturday 6 September: Wales v Fiji (kick-off 2.45pm) https://lnkd.in/eXqhpXDx

Members of the Council have agreed to confer the title of Honorary Alderman to recently retired former councillor Richard Branston. Honorary Alderman is a title given in recognition of the eminent services to Exeter City Council during the period former councillors were members of the Council. Mr Branston, who was a ward councillor for more than 20 years, was proposed for the honour by Cllr Matt Vizard at an Extraordinary Council meeting at the historic Guildhall.