Martin Redfern
Liberal Democrat Tiverton & Honiton MP Richard Foord has announced he will stand against Conservative East Devon MP Simon Jupp in the new Honiton & Sidmouth seat at the next general election.
Major boundary changes mean both Tiverton & Honiton and East Devon constituencies are being scrapped.
A new Exmouth and East Exeter seat is also being created, where David Reed will stand for the Conservatives.
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Completion of restoration plans for five floors of luxury flats above ground floor and basement commercial units scheduled for April 2027, more than decade after historic Cathedral Yard building burnt down.
Appointment follows suspension of acting Chief Constable Jim Colwell, recruited following suspension of Chief Constable Will Kerr, as force pays salaries of all three.
Second informal consultation follows council decision that development does not require Environmental Impact Assessment.
Move to replace resident views on key decisions and policies with opinion polls and selective questionnaires follows serial failure to uphold own consultation charter.
£7m demolition, construction and refurbishment of facility remains unfunded after £1m+ project development process as council explores “a number of funding sources” including up to £2m from Sport England.
Mike Ashley-owned sports goods and retail group became Paris Street and Sidwell Street landlord in October, prompting council to rethink options for former bus station and revisit comprehensive redevelopment of wider site stalled since 2017.
SATURDAY 14 DECEMBER 2024 TO SUNDAY 5 JANUARY 2025
A family-friendly, interactive production set in a festive forest by Theatre Alibi, Angel Exit Theatre and Above Bounds.
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