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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.
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.
£1 million leisure overspend fuels £3.2 million city council deficit
2022-23 budget review confirms £2.2 million annual leisure subsidy to continue with St Sidwell’s Point expected to make a loss for at least five years while another £22 million to be spent on Exeter City Living Vaughan Road development.
Compulsory purchase of flats and disposal of council land to enable Water Lane development site access
Exeter City Council to use powers to provide developer with land for new highways layout at gateway to proposed low-traffic neighbourhood.
