SPECIAL REPORT
Labour and Conservative councillors join forces to block Exeter city centre antisocial behaviour initiative
Rejection of voluntary and community sector calls for more inclusive response follows thirteen-year council failure to comply with legal duties under crime and disorder legislation in relation to Exeter Community Safety Partnership. Read the report here.
HEADLINES
Exeter homeless death rate highest among English cities featured in annual Museum of Homelessness campaign charity report
21 people died while homeless in Exeter in 2024, nearly three times as many as previous year, but council says nothing despite report publication during city homeless awareness week. Read more.
Five-day hospital doctors strike follows failed talks on pay and training provision
British Medical Association calls thirteenth round of industrial action in ongoing dispute with the government. Read more.
ON OUR RADAR
Exeter Stories // Podcast
In-depth audio interviews with individuals from organisations and initiatives across the city. More details.
Sacred and Profane // St Nicholas Priory
Medieval music with Steve Tyler, Marco Cannavò and Katy Marchant. More details.
Winter Flea // Fore Street
Market selling vintage items, handmade craft, food and drink with live music from local artists returns for a winter edition. More details.
BELOW THE FOLD
Heavitree Road police station student accommodation and “co-living” scheme consultation extended
Developers revise application for full planning permission for 813-bed seven-block complex submitted in May as similar proposals proliferate across city centre. Read more.
Unique retro games arcade to create new Sidwell Street venue after long search
Boneyard arcade seeking permission to change use of empty Brighthouse retail unit after making way for ‘co-living’ block at previous Red Lion Lane location. Read more.
Mary Arches “co-living” developer resists “miniscule” room size criticisms as design revisions prompt further consultation
Changes include increased building footprints and removal of twelve rooms to provide eleven communal kitchens – between residents of 297 studios – while gates obstruct pedestrian thoroughfare and site’s historic setting and significance essentially ignored. Read more.
