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.
Healthwatch Devon has published its 2023-24 annual report. The report includes reviews of emergency departments, adult social care and patient experiences of pharmacy services, which identified serious issues with obtaining repeat prescriptions.
First post-pandemic city council visitor facilities performance report published
A report on the financial performance of visitor facilities owned and run by Exeter City Council has been published for the first full year since the pandemic in which they operated without any restrictions.
Exeter Corn Exchange still loss-making despite increased ticket sales
City council-owned and run Exeter Corn Exchange, which hosts live performance and other events, made a net loss in 2023-24 despite an increase in ticket sales.
City council set to sell Belle Isle Depot for second time
Decision follows Exeter City Living failure to redevelop council green space operations base at heart of Belle Isle Park for luxury housing.
Matford Centre nets nearly £900,000 for city council
The council-owned Matford Centre made a surplus of £871,000 on income of £1,132,000 during 2023-24.
Number of over-65s in Devon expected to increase by a third in next twenty years
Public health report says proportion of working age adults in county will fall alongside rise in long-term health issues in older people with likely impacts on local health and social care.
