Green spaces not safe under Labour, say Exeter Green Party 28th April 2021 / 19th March 2024 by exetergreenparty The Green Party in Exeter has warned that the city’s green spaces are not safe under the Labour-led council. At a Full Council meeting in April, Green Councillor for St David’s ward, Diana Moore, asked the Council leader to confirm if green spaces between the Exeter Ship Canal and the River Exe or Bonhay Meadows […] Read more »
Labour reject strengthening Climate and Ecological Emergency motion 28th April 2021 / 19th March 2024 by exetergreenparty Labour has rejected amendments put forward by the Progressive Group which sought to strengthen a motion on the Climate and Ecological Emergency. The Group has also highlighted Labour’s disarray over what has been previously agreed. The motion, brought by the Labour-led City Council to last night’s Full Council meeting, backs the Climate and Ecological Emergency […] Read more »
Reallocating space at neighbourhood level key to driving down local emissions, say Greens 20th April 2021 / 19th March 2024 by exetergreenparty As the UK government announces plans to accelerate the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions, Exeter Green Party is proposing a series of transport measures at a neighbourhood level to tackle emissions and air pollution and create safer streets. Local Greens propose a series of measures [1] including a 20mph default speed limit on all streets […] Read more »
BLOG: Reallocation, reallocation, reallocation – rethinking neighbourhoods to address the Climate Crisis 20th April 2021 / 19th March 2024 by exetergreenparty Transport, particularly in urban areas is, and always has been, about competition for space. For many years, the majority of the finite space available for transport infrastructure has been given over to motorised vehicles. Now, faced with the challenges of climate change, air pollution, and the need to encourage safe, healthy, active travel options, there is […] Read more »
Independent councillor endorses Green candidates in local elections 15th April 2021 / 1st December 2021 by exetergreenparty Popular Newtown and St Leonard’s ward councillor, Jemima Moore, has thrown her support behind Green candidates in her area. The independent councillor, who is part of the Progressive Group of councillors on Exeter City Council [1], is supporting Green Party candidates Dan Grey and Andrew Bell in the local elections on May 6th. Councillor Jemima […] Read more »
Green Party launch Local Election Campaign 1st April 2021 / 1st December 2021 by exetergreenparty *Climate Emergency and fairness must be at the forefront of post-coronavirus recovery The Green Party has officially launched its campaign for the local elections. In Exeter, Greens are standing ten candidates in the City Council elections and seven candidates in the County Council elections [1]. The Party has pledged that every elected Green councillor will […] Read more »