Leigh Curtis

Leigh Curtis is deputy editor of Exeter Observer and a director of its publisher Exeter Observer Limited.

She writes many of our community and culture stories and also contributes to news, features and investigations.

Leigh holds a degree in Fine Art at Goldsmiths, University of London, and leads on design and marketing as well as Exeter Observer’s financial and administrative management.

She is also an accredited UK press card holder and a member of the National Union of Journalists.

Stories by Leigh Curtis

Illustrative view of proposed Heavitree Road bus priority junction

Devon County Council holds second consultation on Heavitree Road, Honiton Road and Pinhoe Road bus lane changes

Statutory consultation on proposed changes including bus lane operation times and removal of parking spaces follows informal consultation earlier this year.

Dartmoor by Gerard Mengerink

WEDNESDAY 2 OCTOBER 2024

An Evening with Guy Shrubsole

Local writer and campaigner discusses his new book about landownership in Britain.

WATERSTONES

Illustrative plan of redevelopment proposals

New Heavitree Road police station site student accommodation and “co-living” redevelopment plans published

Public comment sought on pre-application proposals for 738 rooms in eight blocks with ground floor commercial space following February appeal dismissal of previous 955-room scheme.

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Special educational needs and disabilities protest at County Hall in February last year

County council projects £38.5m SEND overspend, £7.4m more than agreed with government under “safety valve” deal

Failure to meet agreement, which requires break-even on SEND spending within two years despite persistent overspends, would put government bail-out at risk.

Love Food Walk and Cook

WEDNESDAY 25 SEPTEMBER 2024

September walk and cook

Love Food leads a short walk to forage ingredients for a shared meal.

ST THOMAS

Exeter Phoenix 25th birthday party

FRIDAY 20 SEPTEMBER 2024

Bonanza! Exeter Phoenix 25th birthday party

Exeter arts venue celebrates 25th year with live music, DJs, silent disco and more.

EXETER PHOENIX

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