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HEADLINES
Council cuts and post-pandemic working prompt downsizing plan as small offices replace Paris Street Citypoint vision
Proposed move to Guildhall shopping centre, Phoenix arts venue and Oakwood House intended to enable Civic Centre site redevelopment as council claims £100,000 costings report and capital spending to come at “no cost to council taxpayers”. Full story.
First Harlequins redevelopment consent condition discharged
The first of eight pre-commencement planning conditions imposed by Exeter City Council on the redevelopment of Harlequins shopping centre has been discharged, with several others pending. Full story.
Cowick Street bus lane decision reversed
Devon County Council’s Exeter Highways and Traffic Orders Committee has reversed its decision to introduce bus lane changes in Cowick Street. Full story.
EXETER IN BRIEF
Exeter St David’s railway heritage reprieved
Network Rail has confirmed that the former superintendent’s office at Exeter St David’s station will not now be demolished following timetable changes by train operator GWR. Read more.
Creative Arc seeks funding proposals
Exeter “place-based cultural solutions” vehicle Creative Arc is seeking final round funding proposals for city “innovation projects” that “create tangible, meaningful interventions” and can be delivered between October and March for less than £10,000. Read more.
Exeter St David’s station has least reliable passenger lifts in Devon
Exeter St David’s station has the least reliable passenger lifts in Devon, according to Network Rail figures, despite the availability of step-free access being limited to two of its six platforms. Read more.
Larkbeare House grounds listed
The grounds of Larkbeare House, which front onto the River Exe between Colleton Hill and The Port Royal public house, have been added to Historic England’s National Heritage List for England. Read more.
City council seeks elections polling arrangements feedback
Exeter City Council is inviting public comments on its local and general elections polling arrangements before the publication of review proposals in December. Read more.
Council falls for company content marketing materials - again
Exeter City Council has again used its official communications channels to promote company brands by repeating content marketing materials, this time for a global financial services corporation and a London-based multinational marketing firm. Read more.
Musgrave House flats to return to commercial use
Proposals to convert nine city centre housing association flats in Musgrave Row to commercial use have been submitted to Exeter City Council. Read more.
ON OUR RADAR
Brillsville Market // St Thomas
Regular community-run market that offers goods from local growers, makers and traders with a repair cafe and more. Saturday 14 September. More details.
Exeter Independent Market // Cathedral Green
Exeter Cathedral market returns with handmade crafts, clothing and accessories, local food and drink and live music. Saturday 14 September. More details.
Quayside Shanty Festival // Exeter Quay
Free one-day festival features shanties from Boscastle Buoys, Mariners Away, The Rusty Tubs and more. Saturday 14 September. More details.
365 Years of Purcell // Exeter Library
A free lunchtime concert to celebrate the composer’s work. Sunday 15 September. More details.
Kidical Mass rides again // Belmont Park
Kidical Mass Exeter is holding its eighth family bike ride as part of an ongoing campaign for safe cycling routes for children, young people and families. Sunday 22 September. More details.
Salmon Run 2024 // River Exe
Community runs along the River Exe highlighting the significance of salmon and the species’ relationship with the waterway. Sunday 29 September. More details.
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