Exeter In Brief

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

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.

Second round of Devon Levelling Up funding announced

The second round of Devon “Levelling Up” funding has been announced, with Exmouth Gateway and an Appledore maritime research centre to receive £16 million each.

City council collects council tax payments nine days early

Exeter City Council has collected thousands of council tax payments that were due on 25 January nine days early.

City council planning meeting cancelled after communications failure

Exeter City Council has cancelled a meeting of its planning committee after failing to inform objectors that the meeting was taking place.

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