Valley Parks & Green Spaces

Stories about Valley Parks & Green Spaces

University of Exeter submits plans for solar farm alongside Duryard Valley Park

The University of Exeter has submitted plans for a six acre 1.07MWp solar farm and substation beside Belle Vue Road and alongside Duryard Valley Park which include fencing off part of the publicly-accessible greenspace.

Exeter College Flowerpot Fields artificial pitch plans approved

Exeter City Council approved Exeter College plans to erect floodlights and a three metre fence around a new artificial pitch at Flowerpot Fields at a council planning committee meeting on 20 February despite widespread objections to its original plans.

Exeter city centre retail area map 2017 and 2022 CDRC data

Is the grass really greener in Exeter city centre?

Academic research placing Exeter retail area at top of green space table was nationally reported, locally misrepresented then repurposed as booster fuel by local politicians overlooking study’s social justice focus.

Exeter College submits revised Flowerpot Playing Fields artificial turf plans

Exeter College has submitted revised Flowerpot Playing Fields redevelopment plans following widespread objections to proposals to erect a three metre fence around publicly-accessible playing fields and replace them with artificial turf.

Flowerpot Playing Fields

Will Exeter College fence off Exwick community playing fields?

Exeter College redevelopment plans at Exwick and Flowerpot Playing Fields threaten a three metre fence around publicly-accessible playing fields and their replacement with artificial turf. Will it change course after widespread objections?

New Haven Field in Exeter's Riverside Valley Park

River Exe green spaces and heritage harbour site threatened by “Liveable Exeter” development scheme

Exeter Civic Society and Green, Liberal Democrat and Independent councillors raise alarm at prospect of Exeter City Council development in river valley park and historic canal basin.

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