Leading local advice charity, Citizens Advice Exeter, is warning that hundreds of people in the city could still face financial hardship despite changes to Universal Credit announced by the Work and Pensions Secretary Amber Rudd.
Universal Credit rolls together six existing (or legacy) benefits into a single claim and one monthly payment; replacingincome-based Jobseeker’s Allowance, income-related Employment & Support Allowance, Housing Benefit, Working Tax Credit, Child Tax Credit and Income Support.
Amber Rudd announced thatthe Government will not extend the two-child...
Princesshay has announced a planned refurbishment of its toilets.
The Princesshay toilets in Catherine Square will be temporarily closed for refurbishment from 28th January 2019. Alternative facilities will be available for customers close by in Catherine Street.
Princesshay also provides the only Changing Places toilet in the city centre, providing facilities with extra equipment and space to meet the needs of all people with a disability. As part of the refurbishment, these toilets will also be upgraded to meet the latest Changing Places standards. The disabled toilets in...
Devon County Council has launched a public consultation on its draft Exeter Transport Strategy.
The strategy is being updated to reflect current travel trends and the needs of communities. It will aim to provide a sustainable transport system which supports continued growth in the city but also enhances the environment for residents, pedestrians and cyclists.
Exeter and the surrounding area has grown rapidly, with 15,000 new homes built between 2005 and 2015. Although traffic volumes have remained unchanged during this time, there has been increased demand on transport...
The Exeter branch of RGB Building Supplies is holding a day of fundraising on Thursday 31st January as it aims to raise as much money as possible for Children’s Hospice South West.
All 20 RGB branches are taking part in the charity’s £50 Challenge where they will go head-to-head against each other to see which depot can raise the most amount of money, after spending no more than £50 on developing a fundraising activity.
The Exeter branch is inviting customers and the local community to visit and help staff with their fundraising efforts.
The Family Law Company has been shortlisted in five awards categories in Devon and Somerset Law Society (DASLS) Legal Awards 2019.
The specialist law firm with offices in Exeter, Plymouth and Taunton has been shortlisted for Law Firm of the Year (1-10 partners) with four individuals also reaching the finals.
They are Kirsty Thyer, Leader of the Year; Imran Khodabocus, Solicitor of the Year; Carrie Laws, Chartered Legal Executive and Hannah Porter, Rising Star.
The Family Law Company Director, Rachel Buckley said: “I am delighted that so many of our talented lawyers...
The Exeter running event of the year, that you've all been waiting for is back in 2019 with a Bang! Pow! Boom!
This time Age UK Exeter will be celebrating superheroes. Whether you want to run in memory of someone or honour someone special in your life, you can pick your own hero. Don't forget your fancy dress too! Will you dress as Wonder Woman, Batman, Superman or even make up your own superhero! Don't worry though, you can just be you if you like. You're all heroes!
Now, the important part!
Age UK Exeter is a local charity, delivering life...
He’s the man with the sunglasses and the black suit who delivered some of the world’s darkest and most emotional ballads, yet Texas-born Roy Orbison remains one of the most distinctive looking, and sounding performers in modern music.
The one and only Barry Steele take’s on the role in The Roy Orbison Story. He comes with great credentials and a genuine admiration for the Big O.
Now he is set to put the rock back into ‘Roy Orbison’ as he takes to the stage to commemorate this legend in The Roy Orbison Story. Get ready for an upbeat night of solid gold 60s hits and 80s...
FORCE Cancer Charity has announced that more than £10,000 has been raised through fundraising activities and events in Princesshay, as the centre’s nominated charity of the year for 2018.
Throughout 2018, Princesshay and FORCE have worked together to raise vital funds and awareness for the charity. Princesshay donated all proceeds from its Arctic Adventure and City Bee honey sales and members of the Princesshay security team completed a challenging 70 mile walk in 24 hours to raise funds for FORCE, walking from Dorchester to Princesshay last July. Visitors to Princesshay also...
By popular demand, the ‘Devon Girls Can’ campaign returns this month (January 2019) helping kickstart those new year resolutions to be more active for 2019! Once again Active Devon is bringing the campaign to life locally, building on the success of previous years. It’s already inspired more than 1000 women and girls in the county to move more and feel great! The 2019 campaign will have lots of activities on offer with even more of a supportive network and inspiring ambassadors. “We want to reach, support and encourage even more women and girls to overcome their barriers and feel the...
Hospiscare vans and volunteers were out in force last weekend collecting over 500 Christmas Trees across the city.
Exeter residents were able to have their tree collected in exchange for a donation and the initiative raised over £5,000 for the local charity that cares for people who have been given a terminal diagnosis.
Louise Beeken, Head of Fundraising said: “It costs £21,000 a day to run Hospiscare services, caring for people at the end of their life in their homes or at the hospice. We raise this through the generous donations and gifts in wills of the local community....
