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

City council loses student house planning appeal

Exeter City Council has lost an appeal against its decision that an additional bedroom in a student house in Devonshire Place was unlawful.

Devon devolution deal granted outline approval

The government has granted outline approval for a Devon devolution deal which could give new housing and transport powers to local councils across the county without changing its existing patchwork of first and second tier and unitary authorities or requiring an elected mayor.

New government infrastructure levy plans out for consultation

Details of a new infrastructure levy to replace the section 106 agreements and community infrastructure levy charges that are currently imposed on most new development have been published by the government and are out for consultation.

Water Lane developers hold public exhibition

A public exhibition of revised redevelopment plans for the Water Lane area is being held at Haven Banks Outdoor Education Centre from 10am-7pm on Friday 24 March and from 10am-4pm on Saturday 25 March.

Paternoster House refurbishment works to begin

The refurbishment of Paternoster House at the corner of Fore Street and North Street is apparently about to begin, just one month before planning permission to convert the former department store into flats expires.

Bindu Arjoon appointed as Exeter City Council CEO

Bindu Arjoon has been appointed as Exeter City Council CEO following the termination of her predecessor Karime Hassan’s employment just before Christmas.

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