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Tough questions asked over Exeter bus depot development

Exeter's controversial new swimming pool and leisure complex will go ahead  - despite a delay because contractors have submitted tenders which are too expensive.

Last night ruling Labour councillors robustly defended the plans, claiming Exeter deserves a quality new facility, not a cheap one.

More than 170 questions were tabled at the lengthy emergency meeting, the first of its kind in 30 years.

Over 100 members of the public attended, with some people turned away as there wasn't enough room.

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