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 holds a masters degree in Journalism with distinction at Birkbeck, University of London.

He is an accredited UK press card holder and a member of the Chartered Institute of Journalists and the Society of Editors.

Stories by Martin Redfern

Local authority economic activity levels change 2011-2021 census

Decline in Exeter economic activity levels among largest in country

Census figures also show population increasing at nearly six times rate of job creation over past decade while healthcare, wholesale/retail and teaching make up nearly half of all employment, reflecting low pay and productivity.

Beaufort House student accommodation conversion approved

The conversion of Beaufort House, a 3,000m2 five storey office block on New North Road, to a 107-bed student accommodation facility has been approved by the city council.

Visit Exeter promotes Scotland flights

Exeter City Council-run Visit Exeter is promoting tourist visits to Exeter by plane from Scotland to Exeter Airport.

County council seeks comments on draft cycling and walking plan

The consultation on the draft Devon County Council Local Cycling and Walking Infrastructure Plan for Exeter, which is already nearly six years late, closes at the end of March.

City council loses student house planning appeal

Exeter City Council has lost an appeal against its decision that an additional bedroom in a student house in Devonshire Place was unlawful.

Devon devolution deal granted outline approval

The government has granted outline approval for a Devon devolution deal which could give new housing and transport powers to local councils across the county without changing its existing patchwork of first and second tier and unitary authorities or requiring an elected mayor.

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