Launching the Consultation & Engagement Strategy

After receiving excellent feedback during the consultation towards the end of 2025, we are pleased to announce the launch the Consultation and Engagement Strategy.

As part of the Council’s commitment to strengthening our engagement with people and communities in Exeter we have now reached a key milestone in that process, with the introduction of our Consultation and Engagement Strategy.

The strategy provides a clear framework for how we approach consultation and engagement across the council, supporting continuous improvement and helping us to be more accountable and inclusive in how we engage with our communities.

Thank you to everyone who took part in the consultation and helped to shape the strategy.




Below is a statement from Councillor Matt Vizard - Portfolio Holder for Climate, Ecological Change and Communities

I am delighted to introduce Exeter City Council's Consultation and Engagement Strategy

We know that meaningful engagement builds trust, strengthens relationships, and leads to better outcomes for everyone. That’s why this strategy prioritises an approach that reflects the diverse voices and lived experiences of residents, community organisations and partners across the city. An approach that is reflected in both our recent residents’ surveys and local government reorganisation engagement work, which combined online and in-person surveys, targeted outreach to community organisations, focus groups and extensive engagement with business and public sector partners.

After receiving excellent feedback during the consultation towards the end of 2025, we are pleased to announce the launch the Consultation and Engagement Strategy.

As part of the Council’s commitment to strengthening our engagement with people and communities in Exeter we have now reached a key milestone in that process, with the introduction of our Consultation and Engagement Strategy.

The strategy provides a clear framework for how we approach consultation and engagement across the council, supporting continuous improvement and helping us to be more accountable and inclusive in how we engage with our communities.

Thank you to everyone who took part in the consultation and helped to shape the strategy.




Below is a statement from Councillor Matt Vizard - Portfolio Holder for Climate, Ecological Change and Communities

I am delighted to introduce Exeter City Council's Consultation and Engagement Strategy

We know that meaningful engagement builds trust, strengthens relationships, and leads to better outcomes for everyone. That’s why this strategy prioritises an approach that reflects the diverse voices and lived experiences of residents, community organisations and partners across the city. An approach that is reflected in both our recent residents’ surveys and local government reorganisation engagement work, which combined online and in-person surveys, targeted outreach to community organisations, focus groups and extensive engagement with business and public sector partners.

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