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Devon County Council plans more bus priority schemes aimed at improving journey times in Exeter arterial roads
Schemes in Alphington Road, Barrack Road, Cowley Bridge Road, Honiton Road, Topsham Road and at Exe Bridges gyratory to follow Cowick Street, Heavitree Road, Pinhoe Road and New North Road changes.

Devon County Council admits Heavitree & Whipton Active Streets trial led to “lack of trust” in County Hall decision-making
Focus groups held following termination of controversial trial find broad support for safer travel but also reveal perception of “downward spiral” in Exeter highways management while county council confirms it has no plans for new schemes in area.

Devon County Council plan to postpone local elections fails as government rejects devolution fast-track application
County council leader James McInnes sought ministerial approval for proposals despite Devon falling short of devolution white paper eligibility criteria.

Clarendon House developer submits plan to convert office block to 32 residential flats alongside 310-bed PBSA proposals
Application for change of use of existing building to be followed by application for demolition and replacement with much taller student accommodation complex following two rounds of informal public consultation on scheme.