Exeter In Brief

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

County Hall committee rejects Barnfield Road cycling and walking scheme

A Barnfield Road cycling and walking scheme has been rejected by the Exeter Highways and Traffic Order committee.

Devon County Council confirms plan to sell 1.5 acre Matford huts County Hall plot for redevelopment

Devon County Council has confirmed it intends to dispose of a 1.5 acre plot in the grounds of County Hall despite the submission of 180 objections in two rounds of public consultation.

Royal Clarence Hotel redevelopment to go ahead without affordable housing

Exeter City Council has accepted extensive historic fabric damage and foregone a £2.4 million affordable housing contribution to enable the redevelopment of the Royal Clarence Hotel site as luxury flats and commercial space.

Stagecoach South West to run Guernsey bus services

Exeter-based bus operator Stagecoach South West has won a contract to run the network of bus services in Guernsey from April next year.

Matford Centre cafe operator sought

Exeter City Council is looking for a new operator to run the Matford Centre cafe, a purpose-built 6,000 square foot unit with space for 150 covers and a bar.

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.

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