Exeter named UK's second cleanest and proudest city

It comes as part of a new study which revealed it took care of its neighbourhood

Exeter has been named as one of the proudest and cleanest cities in the UK.

A new study carried out by Buildworld considered a number of factors including interest in recycling, best parks and green spaces, tidiness, and cleanest.

Exeter bagged itself two second places with a score of 79.17 for how clean it was - only being beaten by Durham who scored 87.5.

It was also dubbed the second proudest city with a score of 6.81, behind Preston with 6.98.

Exeter City council also received First place for spending on environmental and regulatory services

The study revealed that the council spend 31.9% of funding on environmental services to improve the area.

As Devon's capital, Exeter is a vibrant city with an array of historic architecture. Located on the River Exe in southwest England, it is home to the Exeter City Walls, Exeter Cathedral, Exeter Castle, the Princesshay shopping centre and a plethora of shops, restaurants, museums, art galleries and other amenities.

Exeter has been named as one of the proudest and cleanest cities in the UK.

A new study carried out by Buildworld considered a number of factors including interest in recycling, best parks and green spaces, tidiness, and cleanest.

Also for its prestigious educational institutions.