Exeter In Brief

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

NHS Devon appoints new chief medical officer

NHS Devon has appointed Peter Collins as its new chief medical officer, replacing Nigel Acheson who retired last month.

Healthwatch Devon annual report published

Healthwatch Devon has published its 2023-24 annual report. The report includes reviews of emergency departments, adult social care and patient experiences of pharmacy services, which identified serious issues with obtaining repeat prescriptions.

First post-pandemic city council visitor facilities performance report published

A report on the financial performance of visitor facilities owned and run by Exeter City Council has been published for the first full year since the pandemic in which they operated without any restrictions.

Exeter Corn Exchange still loss-making despite increased ticket sales

City council-owned and run Exeter Corn Exchange, which hosts live performance and other events, made a net loss in 2023-24 despite an increase in ticket sales.

Matford Centre nets nearly £900,000 for city council

The council-owned Matford Centre made a surplus of £871,000 on income of £1,132,000 during 2023-24.

Honiton Road and Heavitree Road bus priority changes reach next consultation stage

Devon County Council has approved the next stage of consultation on its bus priority proposals in the Heavitree Road “central” and Honiton Road “eastern” transport corridors.

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