Martin Redfern
The county council has confirmed that it intends to introduce its Exeter Local Cycling & Walking Infrastructure Plan, now six years late, without committing to delivery timescales, allocating any funding or expanding the proposed network in response to opposition to its plans centred on their lack of ambition.
It also rejected calls to extend a 20mph speed limit across Exeter to increase cyclist and pedestrian safety.
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Revisions submitted during building construction also show two rooms described as “changing rooms” and “overflow sports training and education space”, both with unobscured full-height classroom windows and no shower facilities.
Devon County Council claims £2.4 million “intelligent corridor” upgrades along Heavitree Road and Pinhoe Road routes could save up to “approximately four minutes” journey time and bring “economic benefit of around £2,150,000” each year.
Draft 2025-40 Devon & Torbay Local Transport Plan lacks serious measures to address congestion and enable shift to public transport as local government reorganisation threatens derailment.
City council planning consent refusal upheld by inspector in decision citing existing community balance policy that is not retained in proposed new Exeter Local Plan.
SATURDAY 23 & SUNDAY 24 NOVEMBER 2024
Four weekend festive markets with stalls selling local arts and crafts.
POLTIMORE HOUSE
