Exeter In Brief

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

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.

Devon County Council does deal with local VCSE sector network

Devon County Council has agreed a formal working arrangement with a county-wide network of voluntary, community and social enterprise organisations.

City Gate Hotel city wall repair cost rises to £585,000

The cost of repairs to a section of Exeter’s ancient city wall that collapsed alongside the City Gate Hotel more than five years ago has risen to £585,000.

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