Sparks will light up city projects

ALMOST £10,000 has been award to 11 projects aimed at making Exeter City Centre a more vibrant place for visitors and residents.

Groups and individuals were invited to bid for a share of Safer Exeter’s Community Sparks scheme - which is funded as part of the Government’s Safer Streets project.

The successful projects cover a range of subjects from helping prevent drink spiking, to repairing benches and improving planters, litter picking and even a consultation into how best to use one of the city’s most central green spaces.

There’s also a new notice board for another green public space and a grant to help provide music at planned night markets in city centre spots.