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Marsh Barton railway station opening delayed until summer
Marsh Barton railway station is now not expected to open until the summer following more project completion delays.
Exeter City Council second home council tax increase delayed
Exeter City Council will not now be able to increase council tax charges on hundreds of empty and second or holiday homes in the city until April 2025 following delays with the government’s Levelling Up & Regeneration Bill, which provides for the introduction of the new charges.
City council governance review delayed
Exeter City Council has postponed a major review of its governance – which was already six months late – for the sixth time, and now won’t address the issues it raises until the end of July.
Pyramids swimming pool site sold
Exeter City Council has sold the former Pyramids swimming pool site to The Guinness Partnership, which also owns the adjacent Eaton Drive/Eaton House complex, for redevelopment.
Decline in Exeter economic activity levels among largest in country
Census figures also show population increasing at nearly six times rate of job creation over past decade while healthcare, wholesale/retail and teaching make up nearly half of all employment, reflecting low pay and productivity.
Beaufort House student accommodation conversion approved
The conversion of Beaufort House, a 3,000m2 five storey office block on New North Road, to a 107-bed student accommodation facility has been approved by the city council.
