Stories by Martin Redfern
County council cycling and walking plan to be introduced
The county council has confirmed that it intends to introduce its Exeter Local Cycling & Walking Infrastructure Plan, now six years late, without committing to delivery timescales, allocating any funding or expanding the proposed network in response to opposition to its plans centred on their lack of ambition.
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.