Ollie Heptinstall

Exeter

Broadcast Journalist at Radio Exe

Press officer and occasional broadcaster. Fan of Exeter City, live music and curries.

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‘Active streets’ trial starts In Exeter

Aug 4, 2023 | radioexe.co.uk | Ollie Heptinstall

Heavitree Active Streets Illustration (Image courtesy: Devon County Council) Controversial road changes in Heavitree and Whipton underway A controversial trial of road changes in Heavitree and Whipton, which aims to improve conditions for pedestrians and cyclists, is underway.
Controversial Exeter traffic changes are under way

Aug 3, 2023 | devonlive.com | Ollie Heptinstall

A controversial trial of road changes in Heavitree and Whipton, which aims to improve conditions for pedestrians and cyclists, is under way. Installation has begun on a number of bollards and planters – or what the council calls ‘modal filters’ – to block off through-traffic. The plans also include gates to allow buses through but not cars. The aim is to stop through-traffic ‘rat-running’ through residential areas and boost cycling and walking.
Picturesque Exeter valley park to be covered by solar panels

Aug 2, 2023 | devonlive.com | Ollie Heptinstall

Dozens of new solar panels will be put on a field in Exeter, despite concerns about their impact on the landscape. Exeter City Council’s planning committee narrowly approved the application by the university, in which ground-mounted panels and associated infrastructure will be installed in Duryard Valley Park. It is publicly accessible land – designated a site of nature conservation importance and a county wildlife site – owned by the university.
Solar panel application approved in Exeter

Aug 2, 2023 | radioexe.co.uk | Ollie Heptinstall

Solar cell panels (image courtesy: Raysonho. Wikimedia Commons) Dozens will be installed near the University Dozens of new solar panels will be put on a field in Exeter, despite concerns about their impact on the landscape. Exeter City Council’s planning committee narrowly approved the application by the university, in which ground-mounted panels and associated infrastructure will be installed in Duryard Valley Park.
Exeter drivers could be fined as hundreds ignore no entry rules

Jul 31, 2023 | devonlive.com | Ollie Heptinstall

Cameras could be installed along a road in Exeter where some drivers are still ignoring ‘no entry’ signs. A filter was installed on Wonford Road in 2021, permitting access only for buses and bicycles to help improve conditions for them, but councillors have been told that many other vehicles are still driving through.
2,000 sign 'mobile library' petition

Jul 31, 2023 | radioexe.co.uk | Ollie Heptinstall

This technology could be replaced with 'home delivery' Plans to axe van service Devon County Council wants to make better use of alternative services to replace its “costly and aging” mobile libraries.
Exe estuary trail repairs

Jul 29, 2023 | radioexe.co.uk | Ollie Heptinstall

Part of it will close for three months Part of the Exe Estuary Trail will be closed for three months later this year for repair work. The Courtlands Boardwalk section, between Lympstone and Exmouth, will close in late September after an inspection found that timber elements of the structure are deteriorating. In order for them to be replaced with a “more durable fibre-reinforced material,” Devon County Council says the section will be out of use for around three months.
Homeless cuts pause recommended

Jul 28, 2023 | radioexe.co.uk | Ollie Heptinstall

Planned cuts to homelessness budget should be delayed, scrutiny committee says Controversial planned cuts to Devon’s homelessness budget should be delayed, an influential group of councillors has recommended. The county council has consulted on proposals to scrap its £1.5 million contribution to projects which prevent people becoming homeless, but insists no decision will be taken until next month.
Fresh bids to replace Exeter's collapsed Co Bikes

Jul 28, 2023 | devonlive.com | Ollie Heptinstall

A number of alternative providers are believed to be interested in replacing a local bike and car hire firm which collapsed last week. Co Cars and Co Bikes stopped trading after getting into financial difficulties when demand for its services dropped. It offered around 200 electric bikes and 50 electric or low-emission cars, mainly around Exeter, to people who rented them by the hour.
Two MPs standing for new Devon seat

Jul 24, 2023 | radioexe.co.uk | Ollie Heptinstall

Simon Jupp and Richard Foord (Image: Parliament photos) Foord taking on Jupp Two of Devon’s MPs will go head-to-head for the same seat at the next general election. Due to a shake-up of constituencies, Tiverton & Honiton MP Richard Foord has announced he’ll be standing for the new Honiton & Sidmouth seat when we next go to the polls.