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

Works resume at The Gorge “co-living” block

Works at controversial Gladstone Road co-living block The Gorge have resumed, with the project not now due for completion until the end of the year.

South West Water seeks views on resources management plan

South West Water is consulting on its draft Water Resources Management Plan, which sets out how it intends to ensure a secure regional water supply and manage its environmental impact, until 19 May.

City council food waste roll-out aims for 35% household coverage by end May

Exeter City Council has confirmed that its food waste collections now cover 10.9% of the city’s residential addresses.

Developer wins Topsham gap appeal

Another 100 new homes will be built in the Topsham gap beside Clyst Road after their developer successfully appealed against the council’s refusal to grant planning approval.

Exeter City Living Vaughan Road redevelopment budget soars

The budget for the Exeter City Living Vaughan Road redevelopment has soared from £9.2 million to £27.2 million.

University referred to Information Commissioner over disclosure failure

The University of Exeter is being referred to the Information Commissioner after twice refusing to disclose the membership of its community engagement panel and residents liaison group in response to a freedom of information request.

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