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Stagecoach South West to run Guernsey bus services

Exeter-based bus operator Stagecoach South West has won a contract to run the network of bus services in Guernsey from April next year.

Illustrative plan of redevelopment proposals

New Heavitree Road police station site student accommodation and “co-living” redevelopment plans published

Public comment sought on pre-application proposals for 738 rooms in eight blocks with ground floor commercial space following February appeal dismissal of previous 955-room scheme.

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The former Whitton & Laing premises in Queen Street

New community energy advice centre to open in Queen Street

Climate Action Hub Exeter to take on Exeter Community Energy advice work and offer drop-in sessions and workshops, talks, screenings and events in former Whitton & Laing premises.

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Citizens Advice Exeter 2023-24 impact report keyframe

Citizens Advice Exeter at risk of closure after city council cuts core funding

Charity hopes to continue providing free advice to local residents in need with help of crowdfunding campaign but cuts mean imminent service reductions and future in doubt unless new sources of funding found.

Special educational needs and disabilities protest at County Hall in February last year

County council projects £38.5m SEND overspend, £7.4m more than agreed with government under “safety valve” deal

Failure to meet agreement, which requires break-even on SEND spending within two years despite persistent overspends, would put government bail-out at risk.

Former Exeter City Council CEO appointed as Plymouth City Council growth director

New job title created for ex-CEO Karime Hassan eighteen months after Exeter councillors voted to terminate his employment.

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