EVA achieves its aims through:
Advocacy and support
Keeping members informed about issues and plans for the villages.
Consulting with the community and community groups in identifying issues and concerns.
Seeking ideas and solutions from residents.
Representing the views of the community.
Staying abreast of development plans which affect the heritage and character of the villages.
Strengthening the community
Welcoming newcomers to the villages
Initiating and supporting community projects.
Fundraising for community projects.
Promoting and assisting other advocacy and community groups and events.
Hosting the popular Exeter Monthly Markets - 1st Saturday each month at Exeter Park.
Lobbying local, State and Federal governments on issues which can include:
Safety of our children and residents through traffic management and infrastructure improvements.
Effective mobile phone coverage.
Ensuring transport meets community needs.
Provision and maintenance of sporting facilities.
Interpreting and relaying information to the residents on matters which affect the community.
Supporting local businesses.
Communicating to members and the village communities through the:
Website
Monthly e-newsletters
Social media
Community noticeboard.
Preserving the ambience, heritage and beauty of our villages and surrounds.
With the support of our members, we seek a Heritage Conservation Area for Exeter Village and immediate surrounds.
In July 2024 EVA submitted a request to Council for an Exeter Landscape Conservation Area to support and surround the proposed Exeter HCA. Document and map accessible here.
In May 2025 WSC announced a whole re-write of all 17 Development Control Plans (DCP) for the Shire and are seeking input from the public. Here is the current Exeter DCP.