Martin Redfern

Martin Redfern is editor of Exeter Observer and a director of its publisher Exeter Observer Limited.

He writes many of our news stories and features, leads on investigations and maintains the Exeter Observer website.

Martin is an accredited UK press card holder, a member of the Chartered Institute of Journalists and the Society of Editors and holds a masters degree in Journalism with distinction at Birkbeck, University of London.

Stories by Martin Redfern

Heavitree & Whipton active streets scheme exhibitions

Heavitree & Whipton active streets scheme exhibitions are being held from 4-7pm on Tuesday 25 July at Park Life Heavitree and on Wednesday 26 July at Whipton Community Hall.

New North Road bus gate consultation

Devon County Council is consulting until 14 August on proposals to convert a short stretch of cycle lane in New North Road alongside John Lewis into a bus and cycle lane to reduce bus journey times.

InExeter announces new CEO Nicola Wheeler

Nicola Wheeler, currently Head of Community Programmes at Peabody, will become the new CEO of InExeter, Exeter’s business improvement district company, in October.

Co-cars ceases trading

Exeter-based South West shared mobility provider Co-Cars, which is also responsible for Co-Bikes e-bike hire, has ceased trading.

Plans for Ludwell Valley Park house conversion submitted

Another application to convert outbuildings and a garage to a three-bedroom house at Fernleigh Nurseries in the heart of Ludwell Valley Park has been submitted to the city council despite similar previous applications being twice rejected and dismissed at appeal.

Application to rebuild section of ancient city wall beside City Gate Hotel submitted

A contractor has applied on behalf of the city council for permission to rebuild and reinforce a section of ancient city wall on Bartholomew Street East beside the City Gate Hotel that collapsed in 2019.

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