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Larkbeare House

Larkbeare House grounds listed

The grounds of Larkbeare House, which front onto the River Exe between Colleton Hill and The Port Royal public house, have been added to Historic England’s National Heritage List for England.

Exeter Western bus corridor rejected Cowick Street scheme map crop

Cowick Street bus lane decision reversed

Devon County Council’s Exeter Highways and Traffic Orders Committee has reversed its decision to introduce bus lane changes in Cowick Street.

Alison Hernandez and Mark Kingscote

Devon and Cornwall PCC defies Police and Crime Panel to appoint former Torbay colleague as deputy

Police and Crime Commissioner Alison Hernandez announced decision to hire Mark Kingscote on same day panel voted against appointment because “candidate does not meet the minimum requirements of the post”.

HMICFRS Devon & Cornwall Police performance grading graphic

Devon & Cornwall Police inspection finds force underperforming in half of areas assessed

His Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary Fire and Rescue Services has “serious concerns” over investigations management and says force still needs to reduce response times despite “significant efforts to improve”.

Belle Isle Depot

City council set to sell Belle Isle Depot for second time

Decision follows Exeter City Living failure to redevelop council green space operations base at heart of Belle Isle Park for luxury housing.

Devon population proportions by age group 1993-2043 bar chart

Number of over-65s in Devon expected to increase by a third in next twenty years

Public health report says proportion of working age adults in county will fall alongside rise in long-term health issues in older people with likely impacts on local health and social care.

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