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
Devon County Council fails to deliver promised COVID-19 cycling and walking infrastructure
Deadline for action on social distancing for safe travel set by county cabinet member passes despite Devon receiving £1.7 million share of government emergency fund.
Coronavirus exposes council failure to deliver Exeter transport plans
Devon County Council’s failure to deliver overdue Exeter transport strategy and cycling and walking plan has led to an inadequate response to government demands for emergency coronavirus road layout changes.
Exeter’s first “zero carbon” housing development includes 96 car parking spaces for 40 homes
Exeter City Council has approved plans to develop land at Pinhoe with a parking ratio of 2.4 cars per household as part of an “exemplar scheme for future residential development in the city” while accepting that zero carbon construction comes “at a cost to the provision of affordable housing”.
Cranbrook town centre community building application submitted
Devon County Council is to develop new town centre facilities including a children’s centre with public health nursing provision, youth centre with indoor and outdoor recreational spaces and library with small café.
