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NEWS
County council projects £38.5m SEND overspend, £7.4m more than agreed with government under “safety valve” deal
Failure to meet agreement, which requires break-even on SEND spending within two years despite persistent overspends, would put government bail-out at risk. Full story.
How did Devon MPs vote on the winter fuel payment motion?
Nine of Devon’s thirteen MPs voted in favour of a motion, moved in the House of Commons on Tuesday by Conservative Central Devon MP Mel Stride, to annul the Social Fund Winter Fuel Payment Regulations 2024. Full story.
Great Western Hotel conversion proposed
An application for permission to convert the Great Western Hotel beside Exeter St David’s station for mainly residential use has been submitted to Exeter City Council for approval. Full story.
Former Exeter City Council CEO appointed as Plymouth City Council growth director
New job title created for ex-CEO Karime Hassan eighteen months after Exeter councillors voted to terminate his employment. Read more.
ON OUR RADAR ~ THIS WEEKEND
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.
Autumn Fore Street Flea // Exeter city centre
Market with stalls selling vintage items, handmade craft, food and drink. More details.
365 Years of Purcell // Exeter Library
A free lunchtime concert to celebrate the composer’s work. Sunday 15 September. More details.
ON OUR RADAR ~ THIS MONTH
Exeter Contemporary Open 2024 // Exeter Phoenix
Annual exhibition featuring fifteen contemporary visual artists from across the UK. More details.
Bonanza! Exeter Phoenix 25th birthday party // Exeter Phoenix
Exeter arts venue celebrates 25th year with live music, DJs, silent disco and more. 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.
September walk and cook // St Thomas
Love Food leads a short walk to forage ingredients for a shared meal. 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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