Caroline Lucas, Green Co-Leader to speak at Youth Convention 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 […] Read more »
EU Referendum Leave Vote 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 […] Read more »
EU Referendum Leave vote a red alert for environment and rights 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 […] Read more »
Greens now third party in Exeter following local elections 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 […] Read more »
Greens call for greater transparency as ‘secret’ plans for ‘super cross-county authority’ emerge 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 […] Read more »
Greens call for a halt to further luxury student flat developments 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 […] Read more »
A new generation of trees for Exeter 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 […] Read more »
Unpacking Labour spin on recycling rates 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 […] Read more »
Green Party Leader’s vote of confidence in Exeter Greens 15th March 2016 by exetergreenparty Natalie Bennett, Green Party leader, is visiting Exeter next Tuesday to launch Exeter Green Party’s manifesto ahead of the city council elections in May. Ms Bennett’s visit comes as the local Party becomes ever more confident it will gain its first city council seats in May. Natalie Bennett said: “I am delighted to visit Exeter […] Read more »
“Why the UK is Greener In the EU” 8th March 2016 by exetergreenparty Green Leader Natalie Bennett to visit Exeter Green Party Leader, Natalie Bennett will be visiting Exeter next Tuesday, 15th March, ahead of the City Council elections in May. As part of her visit she will speaking at the University, her talk “Why the UK is Greener In the EU and why Greens believe another Europe […] Read more »