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South West Exeter Extension
Stories about South West Exeter Extension
Matford Brook Academy main building to be demolished and replaced
Matford Brook Academy’s main building, which has never been used by pupils, is to be demolished and replaced following a review which found it has major structural faults.
Alphington village active travel consultation
Devon County Council is holding a second consultation until 26 July on proposals it says will “improve facilities for active travel” in Alphington village between the Alphin Brook roundabout and the double mini roundabout at the Shillingford Road turn.
Matford Brook Academy opening delayed
Matford Brook Academy, a new “state of the art” Ted Wragg Trust school for 1,450 pupils of all ages intended to serve the South West Exeter extension, is now not expected to open in September because of problems with the building foundations.
City council approves two widely-opposed housing developments
Exeter City Council has approved two controversial housing developments that were widely opposed because of prospective traffic impacts.
South West Exeter substation proposals submitted
Devon County Council has submitted proposals for a new electricity substation to serve the 2,500-home South West Exeter extension.
Alphington “enhancements” will not mitigate traffic impact from massive South West Exeter extension
County council manipulates public consultation and allocates just 1% of £55 million grant to pedestrian scheme while spending 75% on new roads and increased road capacity for 3,500 new cars expected on greenfield housing estate.
