Heart of the South West Local Enterprise Partnership to be wound up
The government has confirmed that the Heart of the South West Local Enterprise Partnership will be wound up in April next year.
InExeter announces new CEO Nicola Wheeler
Nicola Wheeler, currently Head of Community Programmes at Peabody, will become the new CEO of InExeter, Exeter’s business improvement district company, in October.
Sandy Park stadium granted permission for four large music concerts
Exeter City Council has granted permission for four music concerts at Sandy Park stadium in June with up to 15,000 people in attendance at each, tickets for which have already been on sale for two months.
City council promotes good growth report despite expected economic contraction
Exeter City Council has promoted its ranking in a “Good Growth for Cities” accountancy firm report despite the report finding that Exeter’s economy is expected to contract significantly during 2023.
Cost of living data shows 6.6% real terms fall in Exeter wages
Cost of living data shows that Exeter wages fell in real terms by 6.6% over the year to March 2023, the biggest fall bar one of all 62 cities and large towns included in the Centre for Cities tracker.
Employment advice hub Exeter Works closes
The Exeter Works employment advice hub that replaced the Princesshay tourist information office has closed in favour of online-only service provision.