Exeter City Centre
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Top to bottom King Billy student block redesign waved through as minor variation to consented plans
Council throws out Design Review Panel interventions and reneges on commitment to planning committee while developers claim unauthorised destruction of protected medieval wall justified on safety grounds.
Medieval wall demolition discovered on King Billy site as developers seek to upend student block consent
Sixth planning application for Longbrook Street development frames major changes to scheme as minor alterations while accompanying documents reveal unauthorised removal of protected 14th century structure near ancient city walls.
THURSDAY 7 DECEMBER 2023
Fore Street festive celebration
Independent traders host a late night shopping event including Sacred Grounds Winter Fayre and Bookbag’s third birthday party.
FORE STREET
St Petrock’s Christmas appeal to raise funds to support its work with rough sleepers
Exeter homelessness charity’s fundraising campaign features short film exploring how it feels to be homeless.
Exeter bus services cut by nearly 42% since 2010, largest fall in area
Many of worst-affected neighbourhoods in areas where major developments planned or being built, some in Heavitree & Whipton Active Streets trial area.
Clifton Hill sports centre site - with adjacent green space - and Mary Arches car park set for sale for PBSA
Reversal of policy to prohibit Purpose Built Student Accommodation on city council land proposed to cover expected £9 million outstanding Exeter City Living debt, with £800,000 budget proposed for site disposal costs.