Exeter In Brief
Exeter Observer's regular round-up of local news that matters
Report outlines “shocking standards” at Exeter Prison
The prison inspectorate published a damning report on 16 February into what it described as “shocking standards” at Exeter Prison after issuing a second consecutive urgent notification for the prison – the first time it has done so for any prison.
City council food waste roll-out aims for 35% household coverage by end May
Exeter City Council has confirmed that its food waste collections now cover 10.9% of the city’s residential addresses.
Developer wins Topsham gap appeal
Another 100 new homes will be built in the Topsham gap beside Clyst Road after their developer successfully appealed against the council’s refusal to grant planning approval.
Exeter City Living Vaughan Road redevelopment budget soars
The budget for the Exeter City Living Vaughan Road redevelopment has soared from £9.2 million to £27.2 million.
Moor Exchange retail park plans submitted
Detailed proposals for the planned Honiton Road Moor Exchange retail park have been submitted for approval.
Devon & Cornwall Police must make “urgent improvements”
The police inspectorate says Devon and Cornwall Police must make “urgent improvements” after the force was found to be inadequate in three of nine areas including responding to emergency and non-emergency calls and managing registered sexual and violent offenders.