Looking forward to seeing what Exeter has in store - in terms of population increase it will be far more ambitious than Plymouth.

Plymouth plans to take over parts of South Hams Plans to increase Plymouth's population by about 30,000 are called a

Plymouth reveals plan to expand and grow population by 30,000 in local government reorganisation
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Jackie Weaver on a Zoom call

I think I've just hit peak regional political journalism with an interview with Jackie Weaver - who was very insightful and charming

Only a quarter of businesses in Cornwall want to see a combined authority for Devon and Cornwall but 60% think a special stand-alone deal for Cornwall is unlikely/very unlikely - figures from Cornwall Chamber of Commerce consultation.

Affordable housing scrapped from Exeter city centre development The developer will now pay Exeter City Council at least £2m instead of providing affordable housing.

Developer to pay up to £7.5m to council to avoid delivering affordable housing in massive Exeter city centre development
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Cameras on phones are becoming stupidly good.

This is the Millennium Stadium in Cardiff from Weston-super-mare - FIFTEEN MILES AWAY! 😮

I know de-icing is a pain but I never get tired of the incredible ice patterns that appear on the car roof

Councils unite to oppose devolution plans District councils in Devon say a single unitary authority would

All of Devon's district councils, along with Exeter City Council, unite to oppose any plans for a single unitary authority in Devon as part of devolution plans - www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Look at that rise in renewables - both the last Labour government and the coalition could presumably claim credit, yet the political mileage seems to be in playing down green credentials

Labour councillor quits party over trans row Zoe Hughes opposes a ban on puberty blockers but the government says children's welfare comes first.

Councillor quits Labour Party in row over transgender policy
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Chilly but beautiful light in Exeter this morning

Exeter City Council is staking its claim to unitary status in the devolution shake-up. Labour leader Phil Bialyk says the city is "the economic powerhouse of the county". What will the rest of Devon make of it?

How will incinerators fit into the government's launch of the Clean Power 2030 Action Plan? A new incinerator on Portland in Dorset is set to go ahead if an environmental permit is given - in the face of a lot of local opposition #CleanEnergy #Portland

After what happened to 10 yr old Sara Sharif, England’s Children’s Commissioner has told #Newsnight that parents shouldn’t be allowed to home-educate a child if it’s believed the child is suffering abuse

What will this mean for Devon and Cornwall?
The government's housing plan launch says: "Areas with the highest unaffordability for housing and greatest potential for growth will see housebuilding targets increase." #housing

My daughter has made herself special Christmas toast depicting Rudolph the red-nosed reindeer - in butter, jam and peanut butter… #Christmas

Devon council plans to fine schools £21k for each child exclusion A report to Devon County Council said the move could raise more than £5m a year.

Headteacher "shocked" at Devon County Council plans to fine schools £21,000 for each child excluded #education #Devon
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A third of council homes in East Devon hit by damp and mould Residents say it has taken years for problems to be dealt with.

About a third of council-owned homes suffer from damp or mould in East Devon with residents saying they have waited five years to get it dealt with #Devon #mould #housing
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One of the main roads in Exeter - alongside the John Lewis shop - is closed due to some sort of storm damage.

Sundown at Budleigh Salterton #Devon

Up at Westminster today for a tour with other regional political journalists and had an illuminating surprise visit from Speaker Lindsay Hoyle - talking about the challenges of tomorrow’s assisted dying debate. It felt like a huge privilege.