Stories that explore key issues behind the headlines
Motor vehicle infrastructure still dominates Devon transport spending despite climate claims
2022-23 roads spending remains unchanged at 87% of total as county council diverts rail money to increase active travel capital expenditure by just 1%.
Co-Cars liquidation expected to leave creditor and shareholder losses of more than £1.3 million
Sale of Co-Bikes fleet and spare parts agreed for just 4.5% of £600,000 book value after significant grant funding and investment fail to float shared mobility provider.
101-bed “co-living” complex proposed in the heart of St James
Council vision for city’s future on collision course with neighbourhood plan policies in Victoria Street scheme described as “yet more student housing by stealth”.
Closed doors at County Hall for councillor conduct hearings
A survey of local authority approaches to standards committee hearings finds Devon County Council alone in imposing private determination of conduct complaints.
