Progressive Group: continuing to do politics differently in Exeter 10th May 2024 by andrewbell The Green Party and Liberal Democrats are to continue their alliance on Exeter City Council following local elections which saw each Party gain a councillor – the Green Party in Newtown & St Leonard’s and the Liberal Democrats in St James & Duryard [1]. The Greens now have seven councillors and the Liberal Democrats four […] Read more »
Exeter Green Party launch local election campaign hopeful of increasing number of councillors 15th April 2024 by andrewbell Exeter Green Party have launched their local election campaign, pledging to give communities in Exeter a better say in helping shape a greener, fairer city and to fight cuts to vital services that support people in greatest need. The Party is also proposing some creative ideas such as developing a modern market in the city […] Read more »
Greens slam developer for using cladding crisis ‘as a front’ to convert social housing block into luxury flats 26th March 2024 by andrewbell Green Party councillors in St David’s ward in Exeter have described the planned conversion of council flats into ‘New York style luxury flats’ [1] as a ‘disgrace.’ Concord House on South Street had 28 flats that were let as social housing, but tenants were moved out last year due to concerns over the safety of […] Read more »
Progressive Group challenge Labour to get Exeter to top of ‘recycling league’ 16th March 2024 / 9th April 2024 by andrewbell The Progressive Group on Exeter City Council have welcomed the announcement to propose £8m investment in the Material Reclamation Facility (MRF) – which will update machinery and include increased capacity to receive city-wide food waste [1] – and have challenged the Labour-led Council to achieve at least a 65% recycling rate within three years. Co-leader […] Read more »
Progressive Group budget amendments focus on cleaner streets, improved recycling and support for allotment holders alongside efficiency savings 20th February 2024 / 19th March 2024 by andrewbell The Progressive Group on Exeter City Council will present amendments to the Labour administration’s proposed budget at the Full Council meeting on Tuesday which they say will focus on improving services for residents [1]. The proposals by the official opposition group of Green and Liberal Democrat Councillors on the City Council include investment in street […] Read more »
Thinking outside the box: Progressive Group call for end to shady box shifting practice 18th February 2024 / 9th April 2024 by andrewbell Green Party councillor Tess Read is to put forward a motion calling on Exeter City Council to back moves to end ‘box shifting’ – a loophole used by businesses to avoid paying business rates [1]. The practice involves landlords exploiting business rate relief they receive from having an empty commercial space. Instead of finding new […] Read more »
Greens demand allotments consultation is called in 12th February 2024 / 19th March 2024 by andrewbell Green councillors have written to Labour-led Exeter City Council asking them to restart their consultation on almost doubling allotment fees for the city’s 1,533 allotment holders. Greens say the consultation ignores the Council’s own consultation standards on making changes to council services and charges. St David’s Councillor, Diana Moore, said: “The Council have lost the plot […] Read more »
Greens call for Police Office in Exeter City Centre 4th February 2024 / 19th March 2024 by andrewbell Green Party councillors are calling for a new city centre Police office to be based in South Street to address crime and antisocial behaviour in the area. The call comes after Alison Hernandez, Police and Crime Commissioner for Devon and Cornwall, confirmed a new enquiry office in the heart of the city. Cllr Diana Moore, […] Read more »
Council U-turn on dangerous Paris Street roundabout crossings 2nd February 2024 / 9th April 2024 by andrewbell A Freedom of Information (FOI) request by Exeter Green Party has revealed that Exeter City Council acknowledge there are serious issues to address in relation to crossings around the Paris St roundabout, something they had previously denied. Green Councillors Andy Ketchin and Carol Bennett raised the issue of dangerous crossings around the Paris St roundabout […] Read more »
Green Councillor calls for rethink on County Hall sell off plans and cost effective win-win solution 19th January 2024 / 19th March 2024 by andrewbell The Green Party in Exeter are calling on Devon County Council to halt the sale of a portion of land within the grounds of County Hall [1] and for a strategic rethink about the whole site. Andy Ketchin, Green Councillor for Newtown & St Leonard’s, is supporting local residents who claim the council has not […] Read more »