Exeter In Brief

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

Empty student accommodation block retail unit conversion plans submitted

Proposals to convert empty ground floor retail units to additional student accommodation units in the Central Living student block that replaced the Honiton Inn at the foot of Paris Street have been submitted to Exeter City Council for approval.

University promotes “People and Planet” ranking despite Shell sponsorship deal

The University of Exeter is promoting its sixth place ranking in the 2023-23 People and Planet university league table, citing its “efforts to lead meaningful action against the climate emergency and ecological crisis”.

Exeter Pride 2021 cancelled

Exeter Pride has confirmed that there will be no Pride march, festival or marketplace this year.

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