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Art Week Exeter 2025 - Exeter Observer

2 weeks ago | exeterobserver.org | Exeter Observer |Leigh Curtis

Art Week Exeter returns on Monday 9 June for a week of events held in venues across Exeter city centre and elsewhere. This year’s programme includes exhibitions, film screenings, talks, workshops, performances, social events and an art car boot sale. Venues include Exeter Phoenix, Exeter Library, Exeter Custom House, RAMM and the Devon & Exeter Institution as well as Paris Street pop-ups and St Martin’s Church. Art Week Exeter was first held in 2016.
Supreme Court rejects Dartmoor landowners’ attempt to prevent wild camping on their land - Exeter Observer

2 weeks ago | exeterobserver.org | Exeter Observer |Leigh Curtis

NEWSJudges unanimously dismiss appeal by Alexander and Diana Darwall against 2023 ruling upholding Dartmoor Commons Act as campaigners call for enhanced public rights to access nature pledged by Labour when still in opposition. Leigh CurtisDemocracy doesn't work when people don't know who is deciding what on whose behalf and what the costs and consequences of those decisions will be.
Ofsted finds Devon County Council children’s services remain “inadequate” with rating unchanged since 2020 - Exeter Observer

3 weeks ago | exeterobserver.org | Exeter Observer |Leigh Curtis

NEWSInspection report highlights “serious weaknesses” that are “leaving children at risk of harm” as failings echo poor Special Educational Needs & Disabilities provision. Leigh CurtisOfsted has found that Devon County Council children’s services are still “leaving children at risk of harm” due to “serious weaknesses” in the way some children – particularly those experiencing neglect and domestic abuse or at risk of extra-familial harm – are cared for.
Mid Devon District Council mischarged 2,865 social housing tenants £15.5 million in rent over twenty years - Exeter Observer

3 weeks ago | exeterobserver.org | Exeter Observer |Leigh Curtis

NEWSHousing regulator identifies “serious failings” in application of rent standard as council discovers dozens of evictions in which “rent arrears were the sole, or contributory factor”. Leigh CurtisDemocracy doesn't work when people don't know who is deciding what on whose behalf and what the costs and consequences of those decisions will be. Exeter Observer is proving that reader-funded media can deliver the independent public interest journalism our local democracy needs.
Dartmoor National Park warns of continued high fire risk after wildfire destroys 1,230 acres of moorland - Exeter Observer

4 weeks ago | exeterobserver.org | Exeter Observer |Leigh Curtis

NEWSDevon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service took nearly 24 hours to extinguish bank holiday weekend blaze that followed warning of uncontrolled moorland fire risk. Leigh CurtisDemocracy doesn't work when people don't know who is deciding what on whose behalf and what the costs and consequences of those decisions will be. Exeter Observer is proving that reader-funded media can deliver the independent public interest journalism our local democracy needs.
24 hour year-round Sidwell Street “adult gaming centre” allowed at appeal - Exeter Observer

1 month ago | exeterobserver.org | Exeter Observer |Leigh Curtis

NEWSPlanning inspector finds no evidence that “increase in crime and disorder” or “serious detrimental impacts on the health of local residents” would result from change of use from restaurant and takeaway unit. Leigh CurtisA planning inspector has granted permission at appeal to convert a vacant restaurant and takeaway in Sidwell Street into an “adult gaming centre” after Exeter City Council failed to determine an application for change of use of the unit within the statutory time limit.
Twelve months temporary church use extension sought for Haven Banks Liveable Exeter development site units - Exeter Observer

1 month ago | exeterobserver.org | Exeter Observer |Leigh Curtis

NEWSSecond year of “worship and ancillary uses” for retail park units to follow December 2023 planning approval for ultra-high density build-to-rent scheme for which neither planning permission nor consent notice yet published. Leigh CurtisThe developers of a controversial ultra-high density build-to-rent scheme at Haven Banks are seeking permission to extend an evangelical church’s temporary occupancy of two former retail units on the site by twelve months.
Petroc and Exeter College governors agree “merger in principle” - Exeter Observer

1 month ago | exeterobserver.org | Exeter Observer |Leigh Curtis

NEWSFurther and higher education colleges with Barnstaple, Tiverton and several Exeter sites will now consider consequences of creating what would be largest college group in South West with public consultation due on plans before November decision. Leigh CurtisPetroc and Exeter College governors have agreed a “merger in principle” after four months of discussions held to explore “what a deeper collaboration might look like” between the two further and higher education colleges.
Planning inspector upholds decision to refuse fifth additional storey in build-to-rent scheme above Crankhouse Coffee - Exeter Observer

1 month ago | exeterobserver.org | Exeter Observer |Leigh Curtis

NEWSTwelve year-old permission to add one full and one stepped-back storey to West Street elevation and remove all commercial space nevertheless remains extant. Leigh CurtisA planning inspector has upheld Exeter City Council’s decision to refuse the addition of a fifth storey to a four-storey city centre scheme that was approved twelve years ago but has not been built.
Criminal investigation into suspended Devon & Cornwall Police Chief Constable dropped - Exeter Observer

1 month ago | exeterobserver.org | Exeter Observer |Leigh Curtis

NEWSWill Kerr to remain suspended while IOPC resumes previously paused conduct investigation and interim chief constable James Vaughan continues to lead force. Leigh CurtisA criminal investigation into suspended Devon & Cornwall Police Chief Constable Will Kerr has been dropped, according to Devon and Cornwall Police and Crime Commissioner Alison Hernandez. Will Kerr was suspended from duty in July 2023 just seven months after being appointed to lead Devon & Cornwall Police.

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Art Week Exeter 2025 - Exeter Observer

Supreme Court rejects Dartmoor landowners’ attempt to prevent wild camping on their land - Exeter Observer

Ofsted finds Devon County Council children’s services remain “inadequate” with rating unchanged since 2020 - Exeter Observer

Mid Devon District Council mischarged 2,865 social housing tenants £15.5 million in rent over twenty years - Exeter Observer

Dartmoor National Park warns of continued high fire risk after wildfire destroys 1,230 acres of moorland - Exeter Observer

24 hour year-round Sidwell Street “adult gaming centre” allowed at appeal - Exeter Observer

Twelve months temporary church use extension sought for Haven Banks Liveable Exeter development site units - Exeter Observer

Petroc and Exeter College governors agree “merger in principle” - Exeter Observer

Planning inspector upholds decision to refuse fifth additional storey in build-to-rent scheme above Crankhouse Coffee - Exeter Observer

Criminal investigation into suspended Devon & Cornwall Police Chief Constable dropped - Exeter Observer

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