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Department for Transport New Road Layout for Social Distancing coronavirus road sign

Coronavirus exposes council failure to deliver Exeter transport plans

Devon County Council’s failure to deliver overdue Exeter transport strategy and cycling and walking plan has led to an inadequate response to government demands for emergency coronavirus road layout changes.

Night shelter for homeless and rough sleepers in Magdalen Street, Exeter (front)

Exeter rough sleepers night shelter to open all year round

Exeter City Council has approved plans to extend Magdalen Street night shelter opening from April to the end of September.

Small retail businesses on Paris Street, Exeter

Half of COVID-19 support grants unclaimed by Exeter businesses

Exeter City Council in bottom third of local authorities as only 45% of eligible local businesses claim government coronavirus support money.

Exeter Youth Strike 4 Climate banners on South Street

Exeter climate strike anniversary march brings junction to standstill

Protestors form human chain around County Hall to highlight Devon County Council’s role as key regional climate policy decision-maker after Exeter City Council confiscates banners promoting carbon neutral blueprint policies.

Exeter Paris Street construction site on which Roman remains were found

Echoes of Exeter’s Roman past reveal risks to city’s future vision

The unexpected discovery of Roman remains on Exeter’s bus station redevelopment site suggests significant risks may also exist for the adjacent Citypoint regeneration scheme.

Exeter Global Climate Strike Bedford Street crowd

Thousands march in Exeter for global climate strike as millions mobilise worldwide

Fridays for Future Exeter led 3,500 people on a climate crisis demonstration through the city backed by dozens of organisations on the eve of the UN Climate Action Summit in New York.

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