Exeter City Council elections: Who does what?

Power could change hands at Exeter City Council in the local elections to be held on 7 May.

Labour has been in charge of the council since 2012 and the city has had a Labour MP since 1997, but Labour was wiped out in Exeter at the county council elections in May 2025.

The council is responsible for services from waste and recycling to deciding planning applications and providing leisure centres.

If you're feeling confused, here's a quick rundown of which council does what.