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Revised Haven Banks redevelopment plans submitted in response to flood risk objections

Plans for an ultra-high density build-to-rent redevelopment at Haven Banks have been revised to rely on a Welcome Street bridge being built over the railway in response to Environment Agency flood risk objections.

Pinhoe community hub building plans resubmitted

The community group behind Pinhoe community hub has resubmitted its planning application for a new building at Station Road playing fields following the lapse of the previous permission, approved three years ago.

Works resume at The Gorge “co-living” block

Works at controversial Gladstone Road co-living block The Gorge have resumed, with the project not now due for completion until the end of the year.

South West Water seeks views on resources management plan

South West Water is consulting on its draft Water Resources Management Plan, which sets out how it intends to ensure a secure regional water supply and manage its environmental impact, until 19 May.

University referred to Information Commissioner over disclosure failure

The University of Exeter is being referred to the Information Commissioner after twice refusing to disclose the membership of its community engagement panel and residents liaison group in response to a freedom of information request.

Special educational needs and disabilities protesters at County Hall

Devon County Council charged with “relentless institutional failings” in SEND children’s services provision

Children with special educational needs and disabilities protest alongside parents at County Hall as Ofsted monitoring continues to find serious unresolved issues and key areas that require significant change.

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