HEADLINES
Dartmoor National Park warns of continued high fire risk after wildfire destroys 1,230 acres of moorland
Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service took nearly 24 hours to extinguish bank holiday weekend blaze that followed warning of uncontrolled moorland fire risk. Read more.
24 hour year-round Sidwell Street “adult gaming centre” allowed at appeal
Planning inspector finds no evidence that “increase in crime and disorder” or “serious detrimental impacts on the health of local residents” would result from change of use from restaurant and takeaway unit. Read more.
Twelve months temporary church use extension sought for Haven Banks Liveable Exeter development site units
Second year of “worship and ancillary uses” for retail park units to follow December 2023 planning approval for ultra-high density build-to-rent scheme for which neither planning permission nor consent notice yet published. Read more.
Petroc and Exeter College governors agree “merger in principle”
Further and higher education colleges with Barnstaple, Tiverton and several Exeter sites will now consider consequences of creating what would be largest college group in South West with public consultation due on plans before November decision. Read more.
Planning inspector upholds decision to refuse fifth additional storey in build-to-rent scheme above Crankhouse Coffee
Twelve year-old permission to add one full and one stepped-back storey to West Street elevation and remove all commercial space nevertheless remains extant. Read more.
ON OUR RADAR
The Slightest Gesture // Exeter Phoenix
Sculptor and installation artist Tabatha Andrews presents a new immersive exhibition. More details.
Fore Street Flea 2025 // Fore Street
Market with stalls selling vintage items, handmade craft, food and drink plus live music from local artists returns for 2025 season. More details.
Pint of Science 2025 // Exeter city centre
Three days of talks, demonstrations and live experiments by research scientists in city centre pubs. More details.
The New Exonians // Exeter Phoenix
Inclusive Exeter documentary exploring the experiences of migrant communities in the city. More details.
The Mushroom Show // Emmanuel Hall
Scratchworks Theatre Company combines interactive games, comedy and music to explore the fascinating world of fungi. More details.
Exeter Respect Festival 2025 // Belmont Park
The annual celebration of Exeter diversity returns for its 28th anniversary with live music and performance, food stalls, community and campaign groups. More details.
BELOW THE FOLD
Lib Dems take command at County Hall despite Reform UK surge as Conservatives lose 33 seats and Labour is wiped out
2025 Devon County Council elections leave balance of power in Green Party hands as local government reorganisation takes centre stage on regional political agenda. Read more.
2025 Devon County Council elections results
County-wide seat wins and vote share changes plus the votes cast with vote share, party vote share change and turnout in each Exeter division. Read more.
Reform UK takes Mincinglake & Whipton from Labour in Exeter City Council by-elections
Labour holds Topsham by just 28 votes as party polls only 0.25% above Reform across both wards. Read more.
2025 Exeter City Council by-elections results
The votes cast for each candidate with vote share, party vote share change and turnout in Mincinglake & Whipton and Topsham. Read more.
