Peter Cleasby
Peter Cleasby was a regular contributor to Exeter Observer for six and a half years from its April 2019 launch, becoming its transport correspondent in July 2022.
He was previously a civil servant who worked largely in policy development and business management across several government departments, ending up as a deputy director in the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.
He subsequently freelanced as a policy, management and governance consultant and became a trustee of several national and local charities.
He is also a long-standing member of Exeter Green Party.
Stories by Peter Cleasby
£37.5 million council maintenance backlog caused by underinvestment to be part-funded by asset sales
Exeter City Council has allowed property assets to deteriorate while prioritising new schemes including the £44 million St Sidwell’s Point leisure centre, forcing it to identify assets for sale to pay its outstanding repair bills.
Council pushes back on Liveable Exeter Place Board scrutiny following membership change
Exeter City Council has responded to an enquiry about disproportionate Church of England representation on the Liveable Exeter Place Board by accusing Exeter Observer of promoting a ‘partisan narrative’ and claiming our public interest reporting ‘bears no resemblance to fact’.
Hospital creates parking for 200 cars despite city climate crisis goals
Royal Devon & Exeter Hospital says new parking “temporary” but no end-date given in planning application and no hard evidence of need provided.
Exeter City Council executive members take direct control of city planning decisions
Council’s executive now possesses majority on city planning committee, with council leader and planning portfolio holder also included despite national guidance, offering basis to challenge decisions and increasing democratic deficit.
