Democracy doesn't work when people don't know Upgrade to paid
News
The independent public interest journalism Exeter needs
Devon County Council admits “serious, material, well-evidenced” governance failures
Deficient SEND and children’s services combine with threat of section 114 bankruptcy notice to prompt “root and branch” review aimed at restoring “external confidence in the council’s democratic legitimacy”.
, updated
Queen Street two-way traffic works begin
Devon County Council has begun works to reintroduce two-way motor vehicle traffic and reduce pedestrian capacity between Paul Street and Northernhay Street in Queen Street.
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.
