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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.
County council seeks comments on draft cycling and walking plan
The consultation on the draft Devon County Council Local Cycling and Walking Infrastructure Plan for Exeter, which is already nearly six years late, closes at the end of March.
Summerland Street “co-living” block public exhibition
A pre-application exhibition of plans for a 164-bed “co-living” block on Summerland Street will take place from 11am-4pm on Friday 3 March at the former windscreen repair business in the centre of the redevelopment site, which includes Yonk Asian Foods and Sai Kung supermarket.
Exeter City Living business plan deadline dropped
Instead of varying its Exeter City Living management agreement to allow the council-owned company to submit its 2023-24 business plan five months late – a fortnight after the financial year to which it applies begins – as agreed in January, the city council has now decided not to set a deadline for its submission at all.
Simon Jupp selected for new Honiton & Sidmouth seat
Simon Jupp has been selected to stand as the Conservative candidate in the new Honiton & Sidmouth parliamentary constituency which will replace the East Devon seat he currently holds for the party at the next general election.
