TOP STORIES
Council to mothball Exeter City Living Vaughan Road flats after first phase leaving £2.75m groundworks fenced off
Twelve year-old plan to rebuild remaining pre-war Laing’s Easiform council houses in Buddle Lane estate to be seen through to completion instead, as undelivered local housing promises finally collide with reality. Read more.
Plan for student accommodation block in back garden of 17-bed Pennsylvania Road HMO dismissed at appeal
City council planning consent refusal upheld by inspector in decision citing existing community balance policy that is not retained in proposed new Exeter Local Plan. Read more.
Singapore hospitality group buys Hotel Indigo Exeter for £19.4 million
Sale of converted House of Fraser department store announced one week after Frasers Group purchase of adjacent Princesshay shopping centre. Read more.
ON OUR RADAR
The Four Seasons & The Lark Ascending // Exeter Cathedral
An evening of classical music by candlelight performed by London Concertante. More details.
Poltimore Christmas markets // Poltimore House and Grounds
Four weekend festive markets with stalls selling local arts and crafts. More details.
War Horse concert // Exeter Cathedral
Michael Morpurgo reading an abridged version of his best-known work, accompanied by musician Ben Murray. More details.
EXETER DIGEST #64 RECAP
Exeter College ploughs on with Flowerpot Fields classrooms construction amid mounting public anger
Exeter Civic Society cites Court of Appeal judgements to challenge legality of unapproved River Valley Park scheme revisions as protestors disrupt Exeter City Council Guildhall meeting. Read more.
Topsham gap greenfield development application submitted for approval
Proposals for 54 dwellings on Exeter Golf and Country Club Topsham Golf Academy driving range enabled by city council approval of replacement driving range in Ludwell Valley Park. Read more.
Exeter Business Improvement District seeks third five-year term to April 2030
Eligible city centre businesses to decide by ballot whether InExeter should continue providing services and support in return for 1.25% levy charged against premises with £7,500+ rateable value. Read more.
New rules compel Stagecoach South West to introduce real-time onboard bus journey information
Around 40% of company’s Exeter fleet requires accessibility improvements including automated screens and announcements by next October, with remainder due in following twelve months. Read more.
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