Exeter Labour accused of ‘marking its own homework’ by Progressive Group 18th May 2023 / 19th March 2024 by andrewbell The Progressive Group on Exeter City Council have accused the Labour administration of avoiding proper scrutiny by appointing Labour chairs to the Council’s key scrutiny committees [1]. They say Labour are ignoring ‘good democratic practice’ by not appointing opposition councillors to chair the key Strategic and Customer Focus committees. This contrasts with Devon County Council […] Read more »
Progressive Group in Exeter agree to continue cooperative agreement as nine-strong official opposition to Labour 15th May 2023 / 19th March 2024 by andrewbell Image of the Progressive Group outside the Guildhall in Exeter. Back row, from left to right: Cllr Andy Ketchin (G, Newtown & St Leonard’s), Cllr Michael Mitchell (LD, Duryard & St James), Cllr Kevin Mitchell (LD, Duryard & St James), Cllr Adrian Fullam (LD, St Thomas). Front row from left to right: Cllr Catherine Rees […] Read more »
Exeter Greens celebrate local election success as they increase number of councillors to six 10th May 2023 / 19th March 2024 by andrewbell Exeter Green Party are celebrating a successful set of results in Thursday’s local elections. The Party now has six seats on Exeter City Council, following the election of Dr Andy Ketchin in Newtown and St Leonard’s, and the re-election of Diana Moore in St David’s and Carol Bennett in Heavitree. The Green Party is now […] Read more »
