Exeter In Brief

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

King George V playing field redevelopment begins

The redevelopment of King George V playing field by Exeter City Community Trust has begun after a scheme to install a full-size artificial football pitch with floodlighting, refurbish and extend a sports pavilion and expand its car park was approved by Exeter City Council last August.

Midas collapse to leave £46 million debt unpaid

Debt amounting to £46 million – including £392,000 owed to former employees – will be left unpaid by Midas Construction Limited following its dissolution, according to documents filed at Companies House by its administrator.

Storm damage prompts Bowling Green Marsh emergency works

Significant storm damage has prompted emergency works to shore up the bank separating the Exe estuary from the Bowling Green Marsh nature reserve at Topsham.

City council approves Clarendon House student accommodation block

Exeter City Council has approved the replacement of Clarendon House on the corner of Western Way and Heavitree Road with a ten-storey 297-bed student accommodation block.

Government to write off most of £200 million Devon SEND services deficit

The government has said it will write off 90% of the SEND services deficit accumulated by Devon County Council to the end of March this year.

Fore Street developer seeks to convert Crankhouse Coffee basement to residential use

The developer of a scheme at 130 Fore Street is seeking to amend the design, height and layout of the building, which extends down West Street towards Grade I listed St Mary Steps church.

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