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

Exeter Academy English language school in Sylvan Road, Pennsylvania

Plan to convert language school to nursery tests credibility of city council active travel policy

Exeter Academy sits near top of steep hill 250 feet above city, far from accessible bus and rail routes, but developer claims local plan compliance in ‘demonstrably sustainable location’ which is ‘conducive to sustainable modes of travel’.

Corner of Fore Street and West Street with St Mary Steps church in the background

Developers claim council planning committee refusal was “if not malevolent, certainly misguided”

Appeal against decision to deny fifth additional storey in build-to-rent scheme above Crankhouse Coffee accuses councillors of seeking to “appease the weight of objectors’ orchestrated opinion” against amendments to eleven year-old consent.

Exeter City Of Literature literary map

SUNDAY 9 JUNE 2024

The Book Market 2024

Exeter City of Literature event features independent booksellers from across the county plus literary activities, food and drink and more.

CATHEDRAL GREEN

Exeter Respect Festival

SATURDAY 8 & SUNDAY 9 JUNE 2024

Exeter Respect Festival 2024

The annual celebration of Exeter diversity returns for its 27th year with live music and performance, food stalls, community and campaign groups.

BELMONT PARK

Louise Leigh

FRIDAY 7 & SATURDAY 8 JUNE 2024

Exeter Comedy Festival

Locally Sourced presents a two-day festival featuring Mike Wozniak, Josie Long, John Hegley and many more.

EXETER CITY CENTRE

Exeter City Council 2024 local elections results party seat distribution

Exeter City Council 2024 local elections results

The votes cast for each candidate with vote share and vote share change by party in each ward, plus turnout and the distribution of seats.

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