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• Retailers reminded of new tobacco and vape sales laws

  Heart of the South West Trading Standards is reminding retailers about important new laws coming into force on Thursday 29 October 2026 that strengthen restrictions on the sale and promotion of tobacco, vape and nicotine products

• Citizens Advice Exeter celebrates 80 years of service to the city

  Citizens Advice Exeter has celebrated its 80th anniversary with a civic reception at the city’s Guildhall, bringing together civic leaders, charities, funders, staff and long-serving volunteers to mark eight decades of service to the people of Exeter.

• Exeter universities success in driving economic growth and regeneration recognised in national assessment

  The University of Exeter has strengthened its position as a key partner in driving regional economic growth, achieving the highest possible rating for local growth and regeneration in the latest Knowledge Exchange Framework (KEF).

• PCC secures £195,000 to support victims and enhance safety measures following prison early release changes

  Victims of crime across Devon and Cornwall will benefit from enhanced support, improved access to information and additional safety measures thanks to £195,000 in government funding secured through the Ministry of Justice’s Prison Early Release Surge Fund.

• East Devon District Council awards leisure services contract

  East Devon District Council has awarded the contract for the future operation of its sport and leisure services to Sports and Leisure Management Ltd, trading as Everyone Active, following a competitive procurement process and approval by Cabinet. 

• Local food waste charity awarded City Grant funding

  A local organisation tackling food waste is one of 11 projects benefitting from the latest round of Exeter City Grants funding.

• You’ll never guess the unexpected trial one politician wants to bring to Exeter

  An unexpected request to propose Exeter host a pepper spray trial looks set to be discussed by Devon’s largest council.

• Could Exeter’s ‘windy’ farmer’s market be on the move?

  Exeter’s much-loved farmers’ market could be on the move from its current ‘windy’ home to a new location in the city centre.

• South West Water applies for non-essential water use restrictions due to pressure on local water resources

  South West Water has applied for a ban on non-essential water use for some businesses across parts of Devon and West Dorset, after a lack of significant rainfall following the hottest summer on record.

• Two organisations charged with corporate manslaughter following fatal boating incident

  A care home and a charitable trust have been charged with corporate manslaughter in connection with a fatal boating incident at Roadford Lake near Okehampton.

• New text messaging service introduced to help residents with Council Tax

  Exeter City Council is introducing a new text messaging service in October to help residents stay on top of their Council Tax payments and avoid falling into arrears.

• New leisure, health and community facilities approved for Cranbrook

  Plans for a major new leisure, wellbeing and community hub at the heart of Cranbrook have been given the go-ahead by East Devon District Council’s (EDDC) Planning Committee.

• Take a seat for your mental health: new support benches installed across Devon

  New mental health support benches are being installed in communities across Devon to help make it easier for people to find information and support when they need it.

• Ofsted and CQC inspectors want your views by 13 October

  Ofsted and the Care Quality Commission (CQC) are carrying out an inspection of services and support for children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) in Devon.