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NEWS & ANALYSIS
Revised Water Lane redevelopment plans submitted for outline approval
Application for up to 980 dwellings and up to 320 student bedspaces with 40,000m2 of other uses on ex-industrial site between railway embankment and Exeter Ship Canal obfuscates numerous key issues. Full story here.
Annual inspection period begins as unaudited 2023-24 city council accounts published
Special information access rights enabling residents to examine records apply until 12 July as two preceding years’ accounts still not signed off and auditor’s inquiry into council governance and financial and performance management continues. Full story here.
Exeter St Thomas improvement bid rejected as Devon denied step-free access funding for five years
Two-thirds of Access for All money to go to Conservative seats as low-key Department for Transport announcement finds its way into constituency-level news stories and political PR across the country. Full story here.
Howell Road garage for sale a week after student block redevelopment plans granted at appeal
Developer denied he would ‘spin in and spin out and take my profit’ at planning committee that approved ‘backstop’ plans for nine flats on site, saying student block was ‘what we want to build’. Full story here.
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ON OUR RADAR ~ THIS WEEKEND
Exeter Comedy Festival // City centre venues
Locally Sourced presents a festival featuring Mike Wozniak, Josie Long, John Hegley and many more. More details here.
Exeter Respect Festival // Belmont Park
The annual celebration of Exeter diversity returns for its 27th year with live music and performance, food stalls, community and campaign groups. More details here.
Heritage Harbour Festival // Exeter Quay
The maritime-themed festival returns for a second year with tours, boat trips, films, workshops, music and more. More details here.
The Book Market // Cathedral Green
Exeter City of Literature event features independent booksellers from across the county plus literary activities, food and drink and more. More details here.
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ON OUR RADAR ~ LATER THIS MONTH
Solstice celebration // Shillingford Organics
A seasonal celebration with farm tour, seasonal food, crafts, cakes and drinks. More details here.
Co-op Fortnight fair & fundraiser // Cowick Street
Stalls, activities, giveaways, cake and a fundraiser for children’s charity Barnardo’s. More details here.
Library Lates Windrush celebration // Exeter Library
A family-friendly Windrush Day celebration with music, poetry, dance, exhibitions and crafts. More details here.
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