TOP STORIES
Revised proposals to sell council land for co-living and high-spec housing discount site viability issues
Council leader’s Clifton Hill and Mary Arches car park sale amendments agreed by Executive without discussing financial consequences, including multi-million pound value losses compelling sale of other assets to cover Exeter City Living debts. Full story here.
Medieval wall demolition discovered on King Billy site as developers seek to upend student block consent
Sixth planning application for Longbrook Street development frames major changes to scheme as minor alterations while accompanying documents reveal unauthorised removal of protected 14th century structure near ancient city walls. Full story here.
OTHER NEWS
Exeter bus services cut by nearly 42% since 2010, largest fall in area
Many of worst-affected neighbourhoods in areas where major developments planned or being built, some in Heavitree & Whipton Active Streets trial area. Full story here.
University seeks views on St Luke’s campus redevelopment
Eleven acre teaching and research site between Heavitree Road and Magdalen Road to become ‘health and wellbeing’ campus and may include student accommodation. Full story here.
CHRISTMAS APPEAL
St Petrock’s Christmas appeal to raise funds to support its work with rough sleepers
Exeter homelessness charity’s fundraising campaign features short film exploring how it feels to be homeless. Read more here.
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ON OUR RADAR
Christmas at the Custom House // Exeter Custom House
A series of festive events including craft workshops, midwinter poetry and a performance by a local choir. To Saturday 16 December. More details here.
Five Children & It // Exeter Phoenix
Quirk Theatre presents a festive family-friendly adventure about a magical creature that grants wishes. Sunday 17 to Thursday 28 December. More details here.
Spork! Christmas special returns // Exeter Phoenix
Spork! presents poetry, comedy and live music from Elvis McGonagall, Josie Alford and BopaRhys, with carols from the Exeter Railway Band. Monday 18 December. More details here.
Viennese Christmas Spectacular // Exeter Cathedral
An evening of classical music by candlelight performed by chamber ensemble London Concertante. Friday 22 December. More details here.
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