Exeter In Brief
Exeter Observer's regular round-up of local news that matters
South West climate adaptation plan consultation announced
A public consultation on a Devon, Cornwall & Isles of Scilly climate adaptation plan will be held from 8 May. The plan will attempt to minimise the impact of climate change on the South West peninsula.
Kevin Mitchell nominated for Exeter Lord Mayor
Liberal Democrat councillor Kevin Mitchell has been nominated to become Exeter’s next Lord Mayor with the Green Party’s Tess Read as his deputy.
Weirfield House listed for sale
Exeter City Council has decided to sell Grade II listed Weirfield House in Larkbeare Road above the Port Royal public house on the open market.
Revised Heavitree Road police station student/co-living complex plans rejected
Revised proposals for a student/co-living complex on the site of Heavitree Road Police Station and Magistrates Court were rejected at a council planning committee meeting on 20 February.
Exeter College Flowerpot Fields artificial pitch plans approved
Exeter City Council approved Exeter College plans to erect floodlights and a three metre fence around a new artificial pitch at Flowerpot Fields at a council planning committee meeting on 20 February despite widespread objections to its original plans.
Exeter Chiefs rugby club applies to vary Sandy Park stadium use restrictions
Exeter Chiefs rugby club has applied to vary a planning restriction imposed when it was granted permission to double the capacity of its Sandy Park stadium in 2012 which currently prevents its use as a music or performance venue.