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Exeter’s Opposition Progressive Group Pledge to be a Force for Good

The Progressive Group in Exeter have pledged to provide strong opposition to the ruling Labour group, as the Council met for the first time since the local elections. The group […]
Greens now joint second Party in Exeter after three seat gain in local elections

The only party to make net gains, taking three seats from Labour, while Tories lose one. Greens take full control of St David’s ward, winning third seat, while winning two […]
Exeter Greens accuse Labour of putting profit before the cost of living crisis

As Labour claims the cost of living crisis will be at the centre of their local election campaign this year, Exeter Green Party is accusing Labour-run Exeter City Council of […]
Greens call for clearer information and public subsidy following meeting with Stagecoach

Greens have called for an ‘information campaign at full speed’ on buses in Exeter and Devon, following a meeting held between Green councillors, the Stagecoach South West boss and the […]
Greens warn of bus service crisis in Exeter and Devon

Green councillors are warning that despite the Government’s announcement last week that the Bus Recovery Grant (BRG) will continue until October, bus services in the city remain in crisis due […]
Progressive Group bid for better control of developers & more Council transparency

The Progressive Group are proposing amendments to the Exeter City Council budget to improve the Council’s governance, ensure better value for money and keep developers in check [1]. The five […]
Progressive Group urge Exeter MP to defend right to peaceful protest

The Progressive Group of councillors on Exeter City Council have written to Ben Bradshaw, MP for Exeter, urging him to push for Labour peers to vote down amendments to the […]
Small Business Saturday: help the ‘backbone of our local economy’

This Small Business Saturday, Exeter Green Party is calling on both national government and Exeter City Council to implement a series of measures to help small and independent businesses and […]
Greens call for ‘15-minute neighbourhoods’ to be part of new Local Plan for Exeter

Exeter Green Party are calling for future developments to be properly based on Garden City Principles which include genuinely affordable housing, improving the natural environment and increasing biodiversity, adopting zero-carbon technologies, […]