Former Lord Mayor Percy Prowse becomes Honorary Alderman

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• One month to local elections as people urged to make sure they can vote

  There’s just one month to go until City Council elections in Exeter, as people are being urged to make sure they are on the electoral register.

• Major milestone reached in works to install new storm tank in Sidmouth to reduce storm overflow spills

  South West Water has reached a major milestone in its work to build a new storm tank at The Ham in Sidmouth, to improve the town’s sewage network, reduce the use of storm overflows and protect the quality of its bathing waters.

• Last chance to share views on parks and reserves outside Exeter

  People in Exeter who visit nature reserves and parks just outside the city are being asked to take part in a survey.

• £3.9 million investment to upgrade gas network in East Devon Coast area

  Wales & West Utilities is investing nearly £3.9 million over the next few years to upgrade gas pipes across the East Devon Coast area, helping ensure a safe and reliable supply for around 1,750 customers for decades to come.

• City to foot repair bill for its oldest building

  The charity that runs Exeter’s oldest building – and rents it for the ‘fee’ of one loaf of bread a year – has welcomed a unanimous vote by the city council to foot the bill for urgent repairs.

• Appeal for witnesses after burglary in Exeter

  Detectives are investigating a reported burglary at a property in Exeter in March and are appealing for any witnesses to come forward.

• Cops expecting £300k from recovered vehicle fees

  Devon’s police have predicted £300,000 of income from its vehicle recovery scheme in a year.

• Bid for £2m lottery funding to amplify East Devon town’s ‘natural crown jewels’

  A bid for nearly £2 million in National Lottery funding will be made in a bid to amplify an East Devon town’s “natural crown jewels”.