Exeter In Brief
Exeter Observer's regular round-up of local news that matters
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.
Exeter Science Park appoints new CEO
Exeter Science Park has appointed a new chief executive to take over from Sally Basker, who will retire in June this year after more than nine years in the post.
1,250 people sign petition to save Little Exeter children’s play space from closure
More than 1,250 people have signed a petition to save Guildhall Shopping Centre children’s play space Little Exeter from closure.
Exeter St David’s rail lines to Barnstaple and Okehampton close for safety checks
Operators Network Rail and Great Western Railway have announced that the lines running from Exeter St David’s to Barnstaple and Okehampton will remain closed until further notice for safety checks following last week’s storms.