HEADLINES
Paternoster House flats described as “blueprint for Exeter’s future” marketed for rent at up to £3,500 per month
Standard minimum earnings eligibility threshold to rent each of four city centre flats so far completed ranges from £71,500 to £104,000 per annum, three times Exeter median wages, while best-paid 10% in Devon earn £52,400. Read more.
Water Lane micro-brewery “boxpark” bar and rental units proposed
Application to install fifteen shipping containers in car park beside Vulcan Estate warehouse submitted to Exeter City Council for approval. Read more.
Inspectorate closes one of three “causes of concern” raised for enhanced Devon & Cornwall Police performance monitoring
His Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary Fire and Rescue Services says Devon & Cornwall Police has improved its 101 call response but crime recording and investigations standards both still require improvement. Read more.
Dartmoor landowner seeks Supreme Court ruling to prevent wild camping
Alexander and Diana Darwell, owners of 4,000 acre Blachford Estate, aim to overturn appeal court ruling restoring access rights championed by Dartmoor National Park Authority and campaign group Open Spaces Society. Read more.
Exeter College seeks to replace planned Flowerpot Fields sports pavilion with dedicated teaching facility
Revisions to consented scheme that includes fencing, floodlighting and replacement of publicly-accessible playing fields with artificial turf no longer reinstate demolished changing rooms or provide equipment storage or pitch viewing facilities. 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. More details.
Folk music night // Daily Bowl
Live music, food and drinks at regular Friday night event. More details.
Isca Ensemble 2024 celebration concert // Exeter Cathedral
An evening of classical music celebrating the life of Joanna Leach with soloist Kacper Nowak in aid of local charity Hospicare. More details.
Exeter Contemporary Open 2024 // Exeter Phoenix
Annual exhibition featuring fifteen contemporary visual artists from across the UK. More details.
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