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 holds a masters degree in Journalism with distinction at Birkbeck, University of London.
He is an accredited UK press card holder and a member of the Chartered Institute of Journalists and the Society of Editors.
Stories by Martin Redfern
Exeter City Futures board minutes published nearly nine months after meeting held
Minutes confirm Global City Futures work on Exeter Development Fund continues via direct city council contract framework and suggest university could retain brand after company dissolution.
Pendragon Road development of 100 greenfield homes in Exeter’s northern hills allowed at appeal
City council decision to refuse outline permission overturned by planning inspector citing 50% affordable housing provision and housing supply shortfall.
City council approves Howell Road garage flats application despite pending PBSA appeal on same site
Developer still aims to build student accommodation block saying flats would be ‘backstop’ against loss of appeal while St James residents concerned students will occupy development either way.
101-bed “co-living” complex proposed in the heart of St James
Council vision for city’s future on collision course with neighbourhood plan policies in Victoria Street scheme described as “yet more student housing by stealth”.
