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.
Plans to redevelop the derelict Cowley Bridge Road Johnsons cleaners site to provide a total of 350 beds of student accommodation in four blocks up to six storeys tall have been submitted for approval by the city council.
Cranbrook garden village approved
East Devon District Council has approved an application for outline planning permission for a development of 1,035 low density residential dwellings alongside the old A30.
South West climate adaptation plan consultation announced
A public consultation on a Devon, Cornwall & Isles of Scilly climate adaptation plan will be held from 8 May. The plan will attempt to minimise the impact of climate change on the South West peninsula.
Council slashes community grants but splashes cash on paddling pools in contested wards
Exeter grants programme budget reduced from £425,000 to £15,000 leaving hundreds of grassroots groups out in the cold as the impact of borrowing takes its toll and council fails to consult on budget cuts despite auditor recommendation.
Kevin Mitchell nominated for Exeter Lord Mayor
Liberal Democrat councillor Kevin Mitchell has been nominated to become Exeter’s next Lord Mayor with the Green Party’s Tess Read as his deputy.
Weirfield House listed for sale
Exeter City Council has decided to sell Grade II listed Weirfield House in Larkbeare Road above the Port Royal public house on the open market.
