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City council approves two widely-opposed housing developments
Exeter City Council has approved two controversial housing developments that were widely opposed because of prospective traffic impacts.
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.
Exeter Pride cancelled
Exeter Pride has cancelled this year’s LGBTQ+ celebration, which was scheduled for 13 May, due to a lack of volunteer co-ordinators and stewards to enable the event to go ahead safely.
Paternoster House redevelopment plans resubmitted
A new application to redevelop Paternoster House at the corner of Fore Street and North Street has been submitted a fortnight before previously-granted permission to convert the former department store into flats expired on 22 March.
Pyramids swimming pool site sold
Exeter City Council has sold former the 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.
