NEWS, ANALYSIS & COMMENT
The Gorge stands 70% empty nearly six months after opening as mounting council tax liability looms
Council development director claims developer interest demonstrates need for co-living in Exeter but works have yet to start on all other such schemes. Full story here.
Liveable Exeter Placemaking Charter consultation skewed towards only one of five ‘core tools’
Private developers’ forum and other major components of new charter not mentioned in council communications, but transparency and new ‘culture of openness’ to ‘help build trust in the planning system’ emphasised throughout. Full story here.
City council approves plans for controversial greenfield site housing
Key details remain unresolved including future ownership and management of green space and public access restrictions during construction period. Full story here.
Top to bottom King Billy student block redesign waved through as minor variation to consented plans
Council throws out Design Review Panel interventions and reneges on commitment to planning committee while developers claim unauthorised destruction of protected medieval wall justified on safety grounds. Full story here.
ON OUR RADAR
PRISM Exeter speakers series returns // Exeter Library
LGBTQIA+ researchers share their experiences working in STEMM as part of this year’s LGBT+ History Month. Wednesday 28 February. More details here.
International Women’s Festival 2024 // Exeter Phoenix
A free one-day festival celebrating women with live music, workshops, panel discussions, art and more. Saturday 9 March. More details here.
Library Lates returns // Exeter Library
An evening of live music, creative workshops and games. Saturday 23 March. More details here.
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