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

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.

Pinhoe community hub building plans resubmitted

The community group behind Pinhoe community hub has resubmitted its application for a new building at Station Road playing fields following the lapse of the previous permission, granted three years ago.

Report outlines “shocking standards” at Exeter Prison

The prison inspectorate published a damning report on 16 February into what it described as “shocking standards” at Exeter Prison after issuing a second consecutive urgent notification for the prison – the first time it has done so for any prison.

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.

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