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Sandy Park stadium, Exeter

£19.6 million Exeter Chiefs takeover deal complete

Subsidiary of US-based Cannae Holdings buys Sandy Park stadium club from Exeter Rugby Group following vote in favour of proposed takeover by club members.

Exeter City Centre Strategy July 2024 stakeholder workshops flyer

Exeter city centre strategy evasions and expediencies echo cultural strategy failings

Just 85 invitation-only workshop attendees consulted during development of yet another city council strategy without a delivery plan.

Exeter Chiefs members approve US investment company takeover

Exeter Chiefs members have voted in favour of a takeover of the club proposed by Black Knight Sports and Entertainment.

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Centre for Cities Outlook 2026 chart comparing best and worst performers on economic growth and living standards since 2013

Centre for Cities finds Exeter economic growth and living standards performance among worst in country’s 63 largest places

Council leader Phil Bialyk celebrates rapid Exeter population rise but fails to mention think-tank findings on falling disposable incomes, declining living standards, low wages and unaffordable housing – or impact of student numbers on population figures.

University of Exeter made 450 staff redundant over past two years

The University of Exeter has made redundancy payments of almost £19 million to around 450 staff who have left under a voluntary scheme over the past two years.

Midas collapse to leave £46 million debt unpaid

Debt amounting to £46 million – including £392,000 owed to former employees – will be left unpaid by Midas Construction Limited following its dissolution, according to documents filed at Companies House by its administrator.

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