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New North Road bus gate consultation

Devon County Council is consulting until 14 August on proposals to convert a short stretch of cycle lane in New North Road alongside John Lewis into a bus and cycle lane to reduce bus journey times.

InExeter announces new CEO Nicola Wheeler

Nicola Wheeler, currently Head of Community Programmes at Peabody, will become the new CEO of InExeter, Exeter’s business improvement district company, in October.

Co-cars ceases trading

Exeter-based South West shared mobility provider Co-Cars, which is also responsible for Co-Bikes e-bike hire, has ceased trading.

Plans for Ludwell Valley Park house conversion submitted

Another application to convert outbuildings and a garage to a three-bedroom house at Fernleigh Nurseries in the heart of Ludwell Valley Park has been submitted to the city council despite similar previous applications being twice rejected and dismissed at appeal.

Application to rebuild section of ancient city wall beside City Gate Hotel submitted

A contractor has applied on behalf of the city council for permission to rebuild and reinforce a section of ancient city wall on Bartholomew Street East beside the City Gate Hotel that collapsed in 2019.

Alphington village active travel consultation

Devon County Council is holding a second consultation until 26 July on proposals it says will “improve facilities for active travel” in Alphington village between the Alphin Brook roundabout and the double mini roundabout at the Shillingford Road turn.

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