Exeter In Brief
Exeter Observer's regular round-up of local news that matters
Exeter St David’s railway heritage reprieved
Network Rail has confirmed that the former superintendent’s office at Exeter St David’s station will not now be demolished following timetable changes by train operator GWR.
Exeter St David’s station has least reliable passenger lifts in Devon
Exeter St David’s station has the least reliable passenger lifts in Devon, according to Network Rail figures, despite the availability of step-free access being limited to two of its six platforms.
Creative Arc seeks funding proposals
Exeter “place-based cultural solutions” vehicle Creative Arc is seeking final round funding proposals for city “innovation projects” that “create tangible, meaningful interventions” and can be delivered between October and March for less than £10,000.
City council seeks comments on Flowerpot Playing Fields disposal
Exeter City Council is inviting public comments on its plans to dispose of 4.64 acres of Exwick and Flowerpot Playing Fields, in two parcels via leasehold, to Exeter College.
Council consults on elections polling arrangements
Exeter City Council is inviting public comments on its local and general elections polling arrangements before the publication of review proposals in December.
Council falls for company content marketing materials – again
Exeter City Council has again used its official communications channels to promote company brands by repeating content marketing materials, this time for a global financial services corporation and a London-based multinational marketing firm.