Rubbish recycling rates set to continue as Labour bins new plans 26th February 2021 / 19th March 2024 by exetergreenparty The Progressive Group has challenged the Labour-led Council over a delay in implementing a new domestic waste collection strategy and of consigning thousands more tonnes of food waste to be burned at the Energy from Waste plant. The proposals for a new kerb-side sorting recycling service, including glass and food waste, cost the Council £16,214 […] Read more »
Progressive Group refuse to back Labour budget, challenging ‘direction of travel’ 24th February 2021 / 19th March 2024 by exetergreenparty The Progressive Group of councillors on Exeter City Council – which includes Green councillor Diana Moore – have refused to back Labour’s budget for the coming year. While the Conservatives gave their backing, the Progssive Group challenged the Labour-led council on its ‘direction of travel.’ Cllr Kevin Mitchell, leader of the Progressive Group, said: “This […] Read more »
Labour-led Council considering privatisation of Exeter’s parks and green spaces, warn Greens 2nd February 2021 / 1st December 2021 by exetergreenparty Exeter Green Party has said it is alarmed at the ‘enthusiasm for the privatisation of our green spaces’ being shown by Labour-run Exeter City Council, in response to the Council’s consultation on their draft Parks and Green Space Strategy. The Strategy specifically highlights USA and Australia models, “where corporations find their public image enhanced and […] Read more »