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Libraries Unlimited launch local lottery

Libraries Unlimited has become the latest local organisation to launch a lottery in order to raise funds for public service delivery.

Exeter City Living seeks views on Exeter Ship Canal head redevelopment

Exeter City Living is consulting on proposals to redevelop a large council-owned site at the head of Exeter Ship Canal, which includes the Exe Water Sports Association clubhouse, the headquarters of local cycling charity Ride On and the adjacent boat yard.

Devon County Council headquarters at County Hall

Underperforming county council children’s services to receive nearly half of proposed spending increases

Details of simultaneous £50 million 2023-24 spending reductions not yet published as finance director cites service delivery ‘re-prioritisation’.

New North Road student accommodation office conversion plans submitted

Proposals to convert a 3,000m2 five storey office block on New North Road known as Beaufort House to a 107-bed student accommodation facility have been submitted to the city council for approval.

Met Office confirms 2022 sixth warmest year since 1850

The Met Office has confirmed that 2022 was the world’s sixth warmest year since 1850, and the ninth in succession in which global average temperatures have equalled or exceeded 1.0°C above pre-industrial levels. It also forecast that 2023 will be the tenth consecutive such year.

Eighth design for Heavitree Road police station submitted

Revised proposals to develop a student/co-living complex on the site of Heavitree Road Police Station and Magistrates’ Court have been submitted to the city council for approval.

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