HEADLINES
Labour councillors dive deeper into denial in decision to abandon Northbrook pool
Exeter residents mourn as council suppresses destructive consequences of creating St Sidwell’s Point complex that looms in leisure service shadows like a leviathan. Read more.
Devon & Torbay CCA keeps quiet about 2025-35 Local Growth Plan as it takes charge of regional development agenda
Combined County Authority privately selects unspecified stakeholders to co-author document setting out strategic priorities but with little of substance to say on addressing region’s structural challenges. Read more.
Special report: Exeter City Council fields false prospectus in determination to close Northbrook pool
Ian Collinson reports double down on misrepresentation, material omission and flat denial as council plans to rend more of city’s fabric from its roots. Read the full report here.
Second undervalue sale of Clifton Hill sports centre site after buyback loss leaves city with £3m less than initial market value
Council sold land for £2.14m – at £2.11m discount – then bought it back for £3.037m before selling again for £3.375m at £425,000 discount with £225,000 sweetener after also agreeing to spend net £600,000 on preparation, marketing and disposal costs. Read more.
ON OUR RADAR
Signals of the Sea // Emmanuel Hall
Theatre Alibi hosts a Paddleboat Theatre production that follows a lighthouse keeper as he uncovers the secrets of the sea. More details.
Fairy Tales in Opera and Piano Music // St Nicholas Priory
A fairy tale-themed concert for children and their families. More details.
Love St Thomas Summer Festival // St Thomas churchyard
New community event launches with live music, talks, workshops, stalls, refreshments and family-friendly activities. More details.
BELOW THE FOLD
300-bed “co-living” blocks to trump social housing vision for Mary Arches car parks
More people could be crammed into Eutopia Homes complex than current car parking spaces after Exeter City Council commits to “homes for the people of Exeter” on Liveable Exeter North Gate site. Read more.
Exeter City Council renews Public Spaces Protection Order for three more years
Measure introduced to curb anti-social behaviour in 2017 extended to 2028 following consultation limited to selected consultees. Read more.
