Clarendon House student block
Exeter
Plans for demolition and replacement with a 297-bed ten-storey block approved. The site was still being advertised as office space eight months after approval.
Client · Exeter City Council
About from company website
Exeter Observer is a non-profit, community-owned news organisation dedicated to providing independent public interest journalism that holds power and influence to account. Launched in April 2019, it serves the local democracy of Exeter by reporting on news, features, investigations, and community and culture events that might otherwise go unreported. The organisation operates on a reader-funded model, meaning it is free from the influence of corporate advertisers or external shareholders.
This allows Exeter Observer to focus on delivering impactful local news rather than succumbing to clickbait or press releases. The newsroom is run by a small team, and the publication is registered as a Community Benefit Society with a statutory asset lock, ensuring any surplus is used for community benefit. Exeter Observer has published over 1,000 stories, scrutinising policy, exposing misuse of public money, and championing open democracy.
It upholds the Editors' Code of Practice and provides a robust complaints procedure, aiming to be a trusted source of information for the Exeter community.
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A379 bridges replacement plan
Exeter Ship Canal
A Department for Transport project cost cap is set to "wreck" the Exeter Ship Canal, heritage harbour, and towpath active travel aspirations. The design will build in routine traffic disruption for over 60 years.
Client · Devon County Council
Exeter City Living Whipton Gardens project
Exeter
The first phase capital cost is set to exceed £12.5 million (£364,000 per flat). Financing for the second phase is yet to be found, and adjacent Rennes House demolition costs have risen to £1 million.
Client · Exeter City Living
Riverside Valley Park flood zone heat plant
Exeter
Exeter City Council approved plans for a heat plant with five gas boilers, providing 80% of its generation capacity. The plant will distribute energy through a privately-run 13-mile underground network.
Client · Exeter City Council
Northbrook pool closure
Exeter
Campaigners compelled Exeter City Council to reconsider the closure of Northbrook swimming pool with a 2,250-strong resident petition. Freedom of information requests revealed budget cuts included the decision to close the pool without public consultation.
Client · Exeter City Council
Exeter Chiefs takeover deal
Exeter
A subsidiary of US-based Cannae Holdings purchased Sandy Park stadium club from Exeter Rugby Group.
Client · Exeter Rugby Group
Exeter City Council planning application text criticism
Exeter
The council was criticised for submitting AI-generated text in a heritage statement for planning applications, which included content from an unrelated article.
Client · Exeter City Council
North Street redevelopment vision
Exeter
The Exeter Civic Society promoted a new vision for North Street in response to the Mary Arches "co-living" redevelopment, including proposals for improved road layout and public realm.
Client · Exeter Civic Society
South West Water Brixham drinking water offences
Brixham
South West Water was fined £1.85 million over drinking water offences. Sentencing in a second case was awaited, and the scope of a third legal action was expanded.
Client · South West Water
Exe estuary maritime life management
Exeter
Exeter City Council is set to impose charges for waterways access under proposed Harbour Revision Order powers, which could drive away craft and threaten canalside land.
Client · Exeter City Council
King Billy student block approval
Exeter
The council denied data and contrived criteria to dismiss community balance concerns in the approval of a third student block, with analysis showing more students living in the city centre than residents.
Client · Exeter City Council
Matford Brook Academy main building demolition
Exeter
The main building of Matford Brook Academy, which has never been used by pupils, is to be demolished and replaced due to major structural faults.
Clients mentioned from company website
Exeter City Council, University of Exeter, South West Water, Devon County Council, Exeter Chiefs.
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What does Exeter Observer do?
Exeter Observer is an independent news organisation providing public interest journalism for local democracy in Exeter. It is a non-profit, community-owned organisation funded by its readers. Their listed services include Plumbing, Heating & ventilation, Air conditioning and M&E contracting.
Where is Exeter Observer based?
Exeter Observer is registered at C/O Pinsent Masons Llp, 1 Park Row, Leeds, LS1 5AB, in Yorkshire.
What areas does Exeter Observer cover?
Exeter Observer states that it works across Exeter.
What is Exeter Observer's turnover?
Exeter Observer does not disclose turnover: UK small-company accounts are not required to. Based on trade debtors in its filed accounts, turnover is likely to fall between £1.5m and £4.0m. This is an estimate, not a filed figure.
Is Exeter Observer still trading?
Companies House lists Exeter Observer as active, with accounts most recently made up to 2024-12-31.
What sectors does Exeter Observer work in?
Exeter Observer works in Public and Commercial.
When was Exeter Observer established?
Exeter Observer was incorporated on 2022-11-21, though the company says it has traded since 2019.