Exeter In Brief

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

£4.2 million Exeter to Cranbrook shared use path section approved

Devon County Council has approved the delivery of a 1.5 kilometre second phase section of the Exeter to Cranbrook shared use path.

£7.53 million government funding to pay for 90 Devon zero emission buses

Devon County Council has been awarded a total of £7.53 million to deliver around 90 new zero emission buses across the county through the government’s Zero Emission Bus Regional Areas (ZEBRA) scheme.

£475,000 King George V playing field funding decision disappears from council meeting agenda

An Exeter City Council executive committee decision “relating to financial ask of c.£475,000” for an Exeter City Community Trust scheme at King George V playing field, which was expected at its 17 March meeting, has not appeared on the meeting agenda.

Devon and Somerset Fire & Rescue Service not making sufficient progress

An inspection by His Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire & Rescue Services has found that Devon and Somerset Fire & Rescue Service has not made sufficient progress in addressing concerns it raised after inspecting the service at the end of 2024.

Devon County Council defers Matford huts redevelopment sale

Devon County Council has deferred a decision to sell a 1.5 acre plot in the grounds of County Hall following a campaign by local residents and councillors.

South West Water admits Brixham drinking water contamination offences

South West Water has admitted criminal offences relating to the contamination of drinking water in Brixham in 2024.

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