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

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.

City council approves Buckerell Lodge retirement home plans

Exeter City Council has approved plans to replace Buckerell Lodge with a retirement home, deferred a decision on a development of 350 dwellings at St Bridget horticulture nursery in Old Rydon Lane and refused a 26-bed student accommodation block on Howell Road.

City council set to splash cash on St Thomas pool despite budget cuts

Exeter City Council proposals to spend £100,000 on a splash pool in St Thomas, a marginal ward in which the council’s deputy leader nearly lost her seat at last year’s local elections, has led council news coverage of a budget which cuts more than £3 million of public spending.

City council approves use of Sandy Park stadium as events venue

Exeter City Council approved the use of Exeter Chiefs’ Sandy Park stadium as a venue for boxing, wrestling, theatre, film and music events at Monday’s meeting of its licensing sub-committee.

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