The Green Party is a growing force in Exeter. Each year we are building our number of councillors. In May 2025 we gained three Devon County Council councillors – our first Exeter Green councillors on the County Council. On Exeter City Council we now have seven Green councillors.
Your Exeter city council Councillors
Diana Moore
I am a hard working councillor for St David’s ward. I regularly meet with residents to listen to their views and take action on the issues affecting them. I actively campaign for more affordable and social housing. I am the Leader of the Green Group and Co-leader of the official opposition Progressive Group on Exeter City Council – Greens work cooperatively with Liberal Democrat councillors.
Tess Read
St David’s
I was proud to be elected for St David’s in 2022, I have already served at Exeter’s first Green Deputy Lord Mayor. I sit on the Customer Focus Scrutiny Committee, the Harbour Board and ECQT. I also work part time at the University of Exeter, write for Reconnect magazine, and run an Acappella group in Exeter called Tess & the d’Urbervilles.
James Banyard
St David’s
I have represented St David’s ward since May 2024. I serve on the planning, licensing, and RAMM oversight committees. With a background in mental health, I prioritize wellbeing and sustainability in my decisions, always striving to create positive change, and keeping the climate crisis front and centre. I’m passionate about supporting Exeter’s arts and culture and collaborating across the political spectrum.
Carol Bennett
Heavitree
I am Carol, one of two Exeter City Councillors for the Heavitree ward. I was elected in 2022 in a by-election, and in 2023 I was re-elected for a further 4 years. I sit on the Planning Committee and am a member of the Planning Members working group. I also sit on the Licensing Committee and am a member of the Taxi Working Group, and Chair the Licensing Act Working Group. I am Deputy leader of the Green Councillor Group
Catherine Rees
Heavitree
I represent the ward of Heavitree on Exeter City Council. I am Vice-Chair of the Customer Focus Scrutiny Committee and sit on the Strategic Scrutiny Committee. As an ex-Headteacher, my professional career has focused on creating communities in which everyone can flourish and feel valued. I love nature and want to do all I can to protect our beautiful planet.
Andy Ketchin
Newtown St Leonard’s
Having been elected in May 2023, I represent the Newtown St Leonard’s ward with Cllr Lynn Wetenhall. I sit on the Planning Committee and the Audit and Governance Committee on the Council.
Lynn Wetenhall
Newtown St Leonard’s
I was elected in May 2024 and am one of two Green Councillors for this ward, working with Cllr Andy Ketchin. I sit on the Exeter Highways and Transport Orders Committee. I am keen to get feedback from residents on any neighbourhood issues, and I work with my Green Councillor colleagues on city-wide issues too.
Your devon county council Councillors
Andy Ketchin
St David’s and Haven Banks
In May 2025 I was elected to Devon County Council where Greens, working with two Independents, now make up the third largest group on the Council.
Thomas Richardson
St Sidwell’s and St James
I was elected in May 2025. I am the youngest councillor on Devon County Council and am passionate about bringing positive change to the division I represent.
Jack Eade
Heavitree and Whipton Barton
I am one of three Exeter Green councillors elected to Devon County Council in May 2025. Having lived in Heavitree for over eight years and taken action on local issues I am delighted to step up a gear by being the councillor to represent the division.