Weak political leadership risks Exeter’s slice of £14 million bus improvement grant, warn Greens 29th August 2024 / 25th November 2024 by exetergreenparty A Green councillor has called for strong political leadership to prevent Exeter missing out on a chunk of money earmarked to improve bus services in the city. The call from Councillor Lynn Wetenhall, a member of the Exeter Highways and Traffic Orders Committee (HATOC), comes after Labour, Conservative and Independent councillors rejected proposals to improve […] Read more »
Greens warn of ‘democratic deficit’ in Heavitree following suspension of Active Streets Trial 20th August 2024 / 7th October 2024 by andrewbell A Green councillor has warned of a ‘democratic deficit’ in the Heavitree & Whipton Barton Division in Exeter. Councillor Carol Bennett made the warning due to the absence of any councillor representing Heavitree being involved in discussions on the next steps following the suspension of the Active Streets Trial (AST). Councillor Bennett has written to […] Read more »
Car park proposal for old bus station site: Greens say Labour have lost the plot 19th August 2024 / 25th November 2024 by exetergreenparty Commenting on proposals announced at the Exeter City Council Executive meeting on Tuesday that there are plans to create a new car park on the site of the old bus station [1], Green Councillor Diana Moore, who spoke at the meeting, said: “A new car park, right next to St Sidwell’s Point, a place which […] Read more »
