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
Exeter City Council’s approach to decision-making is damaging local democracy
Separation of powers and transparency provisions intended to safeguard public interest being subverted while council defies auditor over loss-making company.
Revised Heavitree Road police station student/co-living complex plans rejected
Revised proposals for a student/co-living complex on the site of Heavitree Road Police Station and Magistrates Court were rejected at a council planning committee meeting on 20 February.
Exeter College Flowerpot Fields artificial pitch plans approved
Exeter City Council approved Exeter College plans to erect floodlights and a three metre fence around a new artificial pitch at Flowerpot Fields at a council planning committee meeting on 20 February despite widespread objections to its original plans.
Simon Jupp selected for new Honiton & Sidmouth seat
Simon Jupp has been selected to stand as the Conservative candidate in the new Honiton & Sidmouth parliamentary constituency which will replace the East Devon seat he currently holds for the party at the next general election.
Revised Haven Banks redevelopment plans submitted in response to flood risk objections
Plans for an ultra-high density build-to-rent redevelopment at Haven Banks have been revised to rely on a Welcome Street bridge being built over the railway in response to Environment Agency flood risk objections.
Exeter Chiefs rugby club applies to vary Sandy Park stadium use restrictions
Exeter Chiefs rugby club has applied to vary a planning restriction imposed when it was granted permission to double the capacity of its Sandy Park stadium in 2012 which currently prevents its use as a music or performance venue.
