Exeter In Brief

Exeter Observer's regular round-up of local news that matters

University of Exeter postpones net zero target to 2050

The University of Exeter has postponed its net zero target to 2050 following a two-year review of its climate strategy led by Global Systems Institute director Peter Cox.

Exeter Chiefs members approve US investment company takeover

Exeter Chiefs members have voted in favour of a takeover of the club proposed by Black Knight Sports and Entertainment.

Exeter City Council recycling rate among lowest in country

Exeter City Council’s recycling rate was ranked among the bottom tenth of councils in England which collect household waste last year.

Environment Agency orders South West Water to fix scores of faults

South West Water has been ordered by the the Environment Agency to fix scores of faults including leaking pipes, cracked tanks, seeping liquids and faulty monitoring equipment.

Royal Clarence Hotel developer asks £20.5 million for city centre apartment blocks

Two luxury city centre apartment blocks are being advertised for sale by Nooko, the developer responsible for renovating the Royal Clarence Hotel.

Exeter Port And Harbour business plan published without future budgets

Exeter City Council has finally published an Exeter Port And Harbour business plan after repeated requests from river and estuary users to see the document, which was apparently prepared three years ago.

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