Exeter In Brief

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

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.

Exeter Prison still faces “deep-rooted and longstanding challenges”

An inspection by His Majesty’s Inspectorate of Prisons has found that Exeter Prison still faces “deep-rooted and longstanding challenges” despite the efforts of staff, which it said are “beginning to make a real difference”.

£2.5 million Cathedral & Quay car park plans withdrawn by city council

Exeter City Council has withdrawn its £2.5 million plans to refurbish the upper decks of the Cathedral & Quay multi-storey car park and outsource its daily management.

Dryden Road consultation resumes after being halted by councillors

A Devon County Council consultation on controversial Dryden Road layout changes has resumed after being halted at the request of councillors to clarify the options it presented.

New E-bike hire scheme to begin Exeter pilot

A new E-bike hire scheme is expected to begin a pilot in Exeter in the next few weeks, according to Local Democracy Reporter Guy Henderson.

University of Exeter made 450 staff redundant over past two years

The University of Exeter has made redundancy payments of almost £19 million to around 450 staff who have left under a voluntary scheme over the past two years.

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