By Wendy Hancock Prehistoric plants, Aerosmith, and the Spice Girls were not what I expected when I accepted an invitation to visit the Apricot Centre at Huxham’s Cross. I first met Rachel Phillips in 2024, when she and Bob Mehew applied to the capital programme established through the Devon and Torbay devolution deal. The investment […]
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Looking to the future with Devon’s Youth Council
By Beth Fortune It was a pleasure to join the Devon Youth Council on Saturday 30 June and spend time hearing directly from young people who are passionate about the future of Devon and Torbay. The Devon Youth Council brings together young people aged 11 to 20 from across the county to work with decision-makers and help make Devon a place where young people can thrive. Despite being one […]
Reflections from UKREiiF 2026 – Matt Dodd, Housing Lead
Attending UKREiiF for the first time was both exciting and, at times, a little overwhelming. It’s a huge conference, bringing together a wide range of professionals. From property specialists and developers to local authorities, government representatives, housing providers, and beyond. The scale of it really brings home how interconnected the housing and development sector is. A particular attraction this year […]