Greens push for higher frequency bus services, lower fares and greater bus priority in meeting with Stagecoach boss 29th March 2023 / 19th March 2024 by andrewbell Exeter Green Party councillors have said they are hopeful ‘buses are moving in the right direction’ in the city following a meeting with Stagecoach boss, Peter Knight. The councillors say they particularly welcome the company’s interest in pursuing ideas for low cost travel for children and young people and restructuring fares to make them fairer […] Read more »
No local actions have reduced emissions to date: Progressive Group calls on Labour-led Council to step up efforts to tackle climate change 20th March 2023 / 19th March 2024 by andrewbell The Progressive Group of councillors say the Council risks misleading the public into thinking more significant action is being taken than actually is on tackling carbon emissions in Exeter. They have written to the portfolio holder for climate change, Cllr Duncan Wood, calling for a concerted city wide effort, including communicating accurate information to local […] Read more »
Greens call for action on dangerous pool crossings 1st March 2023 / 19th March 2024 by andrewbell Acting on concerns and complaints from residents, Exeter Green Party is calling on the Labour leader of Exeter City Council to take urgent action to ensure that dangerous and inadequate crossings near St Sidwell’s Point pool, the bus station and Job Centre are made safe. Heavitree councillor, Carol Bennett, and Dr Andy Ketchin, Green Candidate […] Read more »