Analysis and opinion that cuts through the noise
Just Stop Oil protest puts university fossil fuel financing under spotlight
University of Exeter tops UK fossil fuel funding table following £14.7 million deal with Shell but has more than one close relationship with major emissions producers.
The road ahead for Stagecoach
Exeter’s bus services remain a topic of criticism, but when buses fail to turn up it’s too simplistic to blame the bus company. An interview with Stagecoach South West managing director Peter Knight helps explain why.
Labour councillors again appointed to all thirteen committee chairs at annual council meeting
Council leader finally quits planning committee alongside other remaining Executive member but persists with secret board that enables scrutiny evasion.
How far does the council leader have to go before he sees a planning committee conflict of interest?
Phil Bialyk led charge against application to develop site 160 yards from his house despite conduct codes and LGA planning probity guidance.
