Exeter In Brief
Exeter Observer's regular round-up of local news that matters
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.
Musgrave House flats to return to commercial use
Proposals to convert nine city centre housing association flats in Musgrave Row to commercial use have been submitted to Exeter City Council.
Rydon Lane McDonald’s drive-through approved
Exeter City Council planning committee has approved the construction of a McDonald’s restaurant on a section of unused car park beside Rydon Lane Tesco in Russell Way.
Met Office State of the UK Climate report
The Met Office 2023 State of the UK Climate report has found that the number of “hot” (28°C) days has more than doubled over the past decade compared with 1961-1990, and the number of “very hot” (30°C) and “extremely hot” (32°C) days has more than tripled.
Student block proposed on Clifton Road site with residential permission
Plans for a purpose built student accommodation block in a Clifton Road car park have been submitted to Exeter City Council for approval.
Remaining Heavitree & Whipton active streets modal filters to be removed
Devon County Council has confirmed that the remaining modal filters in Ladysmith Road and St Marks Avenue will be removed in the next few days, following its decision to suspend the Heavitree & Whipton active streets trial last month.