Paris Street and Cheeke Street walkabout reveals first-hand dangerous crossing points for active travel users 25th April 2023 / 19th March 2024 by andrewbell An Exeter Green councillor and Green Party candidate who have been campaigning for safer crossings by Sidwell Point leisure centre, the bus station and Vue Cinema organised a ‘walkabout’ with those who experience difficulties crossing roads in the area. Heavitree councillor, Carol Bennett, and Green Party candidate for the Newtown and St Leonard’s ward, Dr […] Read more »
Response to Low Traffic Neighbourhoods by Councillor Carol Bennett 23rd April 2023 / 19th March 2024 by andrewbell This is an open letter responding to concerns around the introduction of a Low Traffic Neighbourhood in Heavitree from Green councillor Carol Bennett A Low Traffic Neighbourhood (LTN) for Heavitree, which aims to cut traffic and air pollution on residential streets and make them safer for walking and cycling, has been discussed for four years […] Read more »
Greens call for ban on ‘detrimental’ adverts in Exeter 17th April 2023 / 19th March 2024 by andrewbell Adverts promoting products considered to have a detrimental impact on public health, air pollution, or climate change could be banned from bus stops, billboards and advertising spaces in Exeter. Green Party councillor, Amy Sparling, will put forward a motion proposing an ‘Ethical Advertising Policy’ as part of the council’s planning policies and to be included […] Read more »
Affordable housing key priority for Greens as they launch local election campaign 15th April 2023 / 19th March 2024 by andrewbell Decent affordable homes in Exeter, built in the right places and to the highest environmental standards, is the key priority being made by Exeter Green Party as they launch their local election campaign. They also want communities to have a better say in shaping Exeter’s future development plans, increased investment in parks and green spaces, […] Read more »
Greens slam Labour for failing affordable housing targets and pledge to push for ‘Right Homes, Right Place, Right Price’ approach in Exeter 7th April 2023 / 19th March 2024 by andrewbell Green councillors in Exeter have slammed the Labour-led Council for failing to meet its own affordable housing targets for the city. They also accuse Labour of being too ready to grant planning permission for greenfield developments, and of pushing expensive co-living bedsits in the city centre. The Green Party has said all its councillors will […] Read more »
