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

University invites views on future of Lower Hoopern Valley

The University of Exeter is inviting local residents to express their views on the future of Lower Hoopern Valley.

Peninsula Transport publishes South West decarbonisation strategy

Peninsula Transport has published a South West transport decarbonisation strategy which hopes to reduce the 4.4 million tCO2e of greenhouse gas emissions the region’s transport currently generates each year.

Summerland Street “co-living” block plans submitted

An application to construct a 167-bed seven storey co-living block in Summerland Street is expected to reignite controversy around Exeter City Council allowing the use of its land to provide “student accommodation in all but name”.

Devon County Council approves £1.7m Rifford Road cycle route scheme

Devon County Council has approved a £1.7 million 700 metre two-way segregated cycling scheme in Rifford Road to form part of the E12 north/south cycle route between Honiton Road and Ludwell Lane.

City council seeks feedback on Article 4 planning policy proposals

Exeter City Council is inviting reactions to its proposed amendments to its existing planning policy restrictions on the conversion of residential housing to multiple occupancy dwellings, frequently lived by students, near the university.

Exeter City Council party seat distribution after 2023 local elections

Exeter City Council 2023 local elections results

The votes cast for each candidate in each ward plus turnout and postal votes with the overall distribution of seats.

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