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12th December 2016 by exetergreenparty
Diana Moore wrote to Cllr Bialyk, challenging him to clarify his comments about community engagement on radio Devon. Here is the exchange: Dear Cllr Bialyk, Thank you for inviting me to write to you. Radio Devon invited me to comment on your interview with them, as they apparently had received a number of complaints. I […]
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20th October 2016 by exetergreenparty
Exeter Green Party have successfully used the Freedom of Information Act to force Exeter City Council to publish key parts of the business case for the St Sidwell’s leisure complex. The Council’s persistent refusal to do so has been overturned following a challenge by Green Party member Peter Cleasby, who complained to the Information Commissioner, […]
3rd October 2016 by exetergreenparty
Green MP, and co-leader of the Green Party, Caroline Lucas, is visiting Exeter this Saturday to talk to the growing Young Green movement. The Young Greens are holding their annual convention in Exeter at the university. Caroline Lucas MP is a former under-graduate and PhD student of Exeter university, so will be returning to a […]
29th September 2016 by exetergreenparty
Like Molly Scott Cato, Green MEP for the South West, Exeter Green Party is deeply disappointed that the UK has chosen to leave the EU.Molly says the close result shows people are crying out for democratic reform, both in the UK and in Europe: “Very many people across the UK will feel a profound sense […]
6th July 2016 by exetergreenparty
We are delighted that a majority of people in Exeter voted to support our continued membership of the EU. This was a victory for hope over hate. The debate in the weeks leading up to the referendum and the Leave result has undoubtedly encouraged xenophobia and victimisation of minorities. As Greens, we say people from […]
9th May 2016 by exetergreenparty
Despite failing to win a seat, the Green Party is now the third party in Exeter, achieving a higher proportion of the vote than either the Lib Dems or UKIP. The Party’s lead candidate in St David’s and former parliamentary candidate, Diana Moore, came fifth in the ward. Diana said: “Of course I am disappointed […]
26th April 2016 by exetergreenparty
The Green Party last night condemned Exeter Labour’s for backing plans which place the ill-fated Hinkley C nuclear power station at the heart of an economic growth plan for the City. Speaking on the panel at the city’s cultural hustings Diana Moore said: “It is very disappointing that Exeter Labour have backed Tory Councils and […]
14th April 2016 by exetergreenparty
Exeter Greens have called for a halt to the continued growth of purpose-built luxury student accommodation, saying the speed and scale of the developments poses risks to the mix and diversity of the city centre; the provision of affordable accommodation and to student mental health. The Party’s call for a curtailment of such new developments […]
3rd April 2016 by exetergreenparty
Exeter Greens have accused Exeter City Council of pruning tree staff to the bare minimum and say that a lack of investment is leaving communities in the dark about when and why trees are being cut down. Exeter Green Party has discovered that 150 trees have been cut down in conservation areas alone in the […]
28th March 2016 by exetergreenparty
Exeter Greens have accused the Labour run Exeter city council of a cover-up on recycling rates. They say the council’s latest public messaging on recycling suggest a massive increase in the amount of waste being recycled to 49% [1], while a recent scrutiny committee report says recycling rates in the city have actually fallen in […]