Exeter Observer

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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.

1 month 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.

1 month 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.

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.

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.