My name is John Harvey, the man lucky enough to be the City Centre Manager of Exeter – the regional capital at the heart of the beautiful county of Devon.

Originally from Birmingham, I have been in Exeter for more than a decade, working on a plethora of initiatives and schemes to ensure Exeter City Centre retains its position as the premier shopping destination west of Bristol. I was lucky enough to be at the centre of work on delivering the award-winning Princesshay development; that transformed the City and its image and which has laid great foundations for further City Centre change and renewal over the coming decade and beyond.

Exeter is a great shopper’s destination – not least because it offers so much more than just shopping! The rich heritage of the City, the burgeoning continental café and restaurant culture, the awe-inspiring Cathedral, cinemas, galleries, guided tours and actively used public spaces all create a vibrant City Centre attracting thousands of shoppers and visitors everyday. It’s a great canvas with which to work…

My interests outside work include:
Running – I have run a number of marathons and half marathons (ok it’s a fair cop – I now specialise in walking around the Great West Run route!)
Walking – How could you not enjoy walking in the beautiful City of Exeter, located in the wonderfully scenic county of Devon?
Aston Villa – Keen fan of the Villa… …watching them when I can from the Holte End!
Cycling – Former sceptic, now a convert to the benefits of cycling around this wonderful City.
… and of course a fan of both The Grecians and Exeter Chiefs

John Harvey.

Posted on: 4/12/2009