Exeter In Brief

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

Devon County Council seeks views on draft Exeter walking and cycling plan

Devon County Council is holding a public consultation on its draft Exeter Local Cycling and Walking Infrastructure Plan, which is already nearly six years late, until the end of March.

Exeter City Futures publishes board agenda two months after meeting held

Exeter City Futures published the agenda for its 1 December board meeting on 30 January, two months after the meeting was held.

Ofsted finds county council children’s services not making sufficient progress

Devon County Council is not making sufficient progress with its children’s services since they were judged inadequate in January 2020 according to the latest Ofsted monitoring report.

Exeter Chiefs rugby club reintroduces offensive “tomahawk chop” chant

Exeter Chiefs rugby club has reintroduced its offensive “tomahawk chop” chant during games at Sandy Park.

Exeter Chiefs rugby club applies for Sandy Park stadium license variation

Exeter Chiefs rugby club has applied to Exeter City Council to vary its Sandy Park stadium license to enable it to become a music venue as well as host to boxing, wrestling, theatre and films.

Detailed University of Exeter West Park redevelopment plans submitted

The University of Exeter has submitted detailed plans for its 1,700 bed West Park redevelopment of 50,000m2 of student accommodation.

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