Democracy & Governance

Council cuts and post-pandemic working prompt downsizing plan as small offices replace Paris Street Citypoint vision
Proposed move to Guildhall shopping centre, Phoenix arts venue and Oakwood House intended to enable Civic Centre site redevelopment as council claims £100,000 costings report and capital spending to come at “no cost to council taxpayers”.

Devon and Cornwall PCC defies Police and Crime Panel to appoint former Torbay colleague as deputy
Police and Crime Commissioner Alison Hernandez announced decision to hire Mark Kingscote on same day panel voted against appointment because “candidate does not meet the minimum requirements of the post”.

Devon 2024 general elections results
The ballots cast for each candidate with vote share in each constituency plus turnout and the distribution of seats.
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Exeter and Exmouth & Exeter East 2024 general elections guide
Steve Race is sure to be the new Exeter MP, but the outcome in newly-created Exmouth & Exeter East is much less certain. Our guide covers predictions in both constituencies and Labour manifesto promises, limitations and likely local impacts.

When, where and how to vote in the 2024 Exeter and Exmouth & Exeter East general elections
Our guide to casting your ballot in person, by post and by proxy as well as voter ID requirements, new regulations for postal votes and constituency boundary changes.

Annual inspection period begins as unaudited 2023-24 city council accounts published
Special information access rights enabling residents to examine records apply until 12 July as two preceding years’ accounts still not signed off and auditor’s inquiry into council governance and financial and performance management continues.