Stories by Martin Redfern
Revised Queen Street changes approved alongside Rifford Road cycling scheme
Devon County Council’s Exeter Highways and Traffic Orders Committee approved the permanent introduction of revised Queen Street changes at its meeting on 16 January.
Libraries Unlimited launch local lottery
Libraries Unlimited has become the latest local organisation to launch a lottery in order to raise funds for public service delivery.
Exeter City Living seeks views on Exeter Ship Canal head redevelopment
Exeter City Living is consulting on proposals to redevelop a large council-owned site at the head of Exeter Ship Canal, which includes the Exe Water Sports Association clubhouse, the headquarters of local cycling charity Ride On and the adjacent boat yard.
New North Road student accommodation office conversion plans submitted
Proposals to convert a 3,000m2 five storey office block on New North Road known as Beaufort House to a 107-bed student accommodation facility have been submitted to the city council for approval.
Met Office confirms 2022 sixth warmest year since 1850
The Met Office has confirmed that 2022 was the world’s sixth warmest year since 1850, and the ninth in succession in which global average temperatures have equalled or exceeded 1.0°C above pre-industrial levels. It also forecast that 2023 will be the tenth consecutive such year.