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How did Devon MPs vote on the assisted dying bill second reading?
Ten of Devon’s thirteen MPs voted in favour of a private member’s bill to legalise assisted dying in the House of Commons on Friday as the bill reached its crucial second reading stage. Read more.
Exeter real-terms wages fall while increasing in neighbouring districts
Devon Public Health Intelligence index also scores several Exeter neighbourhoods among highest combined relative poverty risk areas in county. Read more.
Acting Devon and Cornwall Police Chief Constable Jim Colwell suspended
Independent Office for Police Conduct investigation of gross misconduct allegations follows suspension of previous Devon and Cornwall Police Chief Constable Will Kerr last year. Read more.
ON OUR RADAR
St Leonard’s Christmas Fair 2024 // Magdalen Road
Community-run market returns for thirteenth year with festive food, music and gifts. More details.
Handel’s Messiah // Exeter Cathedral
A seasonal choral performance by Exeter Cathedral Choir with early music specialists Devon Baroque. More details.
Winterwood // Emmanuel Hall
A family-friendly, interactive production set in a festive forest by Theatre Alibi, Angel Exit Theatre and Above Bounds. More details.
IN CASE YOU MISSED DIGEST #67
2024-25 SEND overspend rises to £45.8m as government “safety valve” deal target breach doubles to £14.7m in two months
County council breaches Local Government Act by failing to publish budget documents in time for scrutiny and cabinet meetings and councillors complain about missing financial information and being “kept in the dark” about SEND delivery. Read more.
Exeter Business Improvement District wins ballot for third five-year term
Just under half of 670 businesses eligible to vote took part, 90% voting in favour of renewal. Read more.
St Petrock’s appeals for funds to support its work with rough sleepers
Exeter homelessness charity’s Christmas 2024 fundraising campaign features a short film depicting the fictional tale of a rough sleeper in the city’s streets. Read more.
