A city with strong communities

Our Vision for a city with strong communities...

• Individuals and organisations play an active part in shaping Exeter's social, economic, political and cultural life, and people from different backgrounds are tolerant and respectful of one another.
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Exeter today

• The population is the youngest in Devon.
• University students make up 10% of residents.
• Communities are becoming increasingly diverse.
• Different people get on well together.
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Meeting the challenges ahead

Exeter's citizens want more choice over the type and quality of the services they receive. Strong, clear and effective community leadership is critical, and individuals need the skills and confidence to become involved with their community.

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What we need to do

• Develop and support citizen involvement.
• Consult more effectively.
• Build links between local communities and students.
• Strengthen inter-faith and community relationships.
• Reduce deprivation in Exeter's most deprived areas.
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