County council projects £38.5m SEND overspend, £7.4m more than agreed with government under “safety valve” deal
Failure to meet agreement, which requires break-even on SEND spending within two years despite persistent overspends, would put government bail-out at risk.
Former Exeter City Council CEO appointed as Plymouth City Council growth director
New job title created for ex-CEO Karime Hassan eighteen months after Exeter councillors voted to terminate his employment.
How did Devon MPs vote on the winter fuel payment motion?
Nine of Devon’s thirteen MPs voted in favour of a motion, moved in the House of Commons on Tuesday by Conservative Central Devon MP Mel Stride, to annul the Social Fund Winter Fuel Payment Regulations 2024.
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.
Great Western Hotel conversion proposed
An application for permission to convert the Great Western Hotel beside Exeter St David’s station for mainly residential use has been submitted to Exeter City Council for approval.
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.
