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 is meant to be a showcase for sustainability and health, and close to a dangerous roundabout and the new bus station, beggars belief.
“It shows a breathtaking lack of imagination. Greens have long advocated a creative use for this space, such as a market square showcasing the best of Devon and a city park. Dumping a car park in this space shows that Labour have totally lost the plot.
“This decision also puts cutting carbon emissions, reducing congestion and improving air quality firmly into reverse gear. As existing city centre car parks are underutilised, this decision doesn’t make any financial sense either.
“The consultation on this ridiculous proposal begins next week. I hope the people of Exeter will give the plans the red light and send Exeter Labour back to the drawing board for this valuable and significant city centre site.”
Notes
[1] Executive Committee Agenda 13.08.2024 Appendix 2, page 7: Old Bus Station site: to be called Paris Street Car Park