Greens urge councillors to reject plans to suspend Active Streets trial in Heavitree and Whipton 18th January 2024 / 9th April 2024 by andrewbell The Green Party have called on councillors to resist the suspension of the Active Streets trial in Heavitree and Whipton. The scheme was due to run for 18 months. However, a report from the Director of Climate Change, Environment and Transport at Devon County Council to the HATOC committee recommends that, if on or after […] Read more »
Green Party to table motion calling on Exeter councillors to back permanent ceasefire in Gaza 12th December 2023 / 9th April 2024 by andrewbell Green councillors will propose a motion to Exeter’s Full Council meeting on Tuesday urging councillors to back a motion which calls on the UK government to press for an “urgent permanent ceasefire in Gaza, Israel and the rest of Palestine.” It also commits councillors to “explore how the Council can better support and facilitate events […] Read more »
Greens call for package of support for small and independent businesses on Small Business Saturday 2nd December 2023 / 9th April 2024 by andrewbell Exeter Green Party is using Small Business Saturday to press the government for a support package to help local firms thrive. Exeter Green Party Parliamentary candidate, Andrew Bell [1], said: “Exeter has a large range of small and independent businesses, helping to make our city vibrant and distinctive. But they need government to get behind […] Read more »
Exeter Green Party parliamentary candidate pledges to push next government to create a fairer, greener and healthier city 1st December 2023 / 9th April 2024 by andrewbell The Green Party has announced that Andrew Bell has been chosen by local members to fight the Exeter parliamentary seat at the next general election. Andrew Bell has lived in Exeter for over 20 years; his children were born in the city and attended local schools. He is a former teacher and previously worked as […] Read more »
Greens call on Exeter MP Ben Bradshaw to back ceasefire in Israel-Palestine war 15th November 2023 / 19th March 2024 by andrewbell Ahead of an SNP motion being put to MPs in parliament today calling for a ceasefire in the Israel-Palestine war, Green Party councillors in Exeter have written to Ben Bradshaw urging him to back a ceasefire. 15th November 2023 Dear Mr Bradshaw, URGENT: Palestine and Israel conflict – amendments to the King’s speech We write […] Read more »
Ticket offices remain open – now for public ownership and proper investment in local rail 3rd November 2023 / 9th April 2024 by andrewbell The following letter on the government’s U-turn on plans to close all railway station ticket offices in Exeter and Devon is from Councillor Catherine Rees. The screeching halt to the closure of railway ticket offices is a huge victory for people power. Across the country, including in Exeter, people have protested, signed petitions and responded […] Read more »
Labour guilty of green spin and recycled excuses over ‘dismal’ recycling rate, say Progressive Group 31st October 2023 / 19th March 2024 by andrewbell The Progressive Group of Councillors has accused the Labour led Council of making ‘puffed up’ claims that Exeter produces less waste than any other district in Devon, while its recycling rate remains the lowest in the County by a long way [1]. Green Party Councillor and co-leader of the Progressive Group, Diana Moore, said: “Exeter […] Read more »
Labour councillors refuse to put brakes on air pollution caused by idling 17th October 2023 / 9th April 2024 by andrewbell Labour councillors have refused to back a Green Party motion brought to Full Council calling for an anti-idling campaign for Exeter [1]. Greens say idling vehicles increase exhaust fumes in the air and that the resulting pollution is linked to a range of health problems. They urged Exeter City Council to adopt a range of […] Read more »
Green councillor demands affordable housing and green spaces are safeguarded at Clifton Hill site 16th October 2023 / 19th March 2024 by andrewbell A Green Party Councillor has written to Council leader Phil Bialyk seeking assurances about the Clifton Hill site ahead of a full Council meeting next Tuesday, when the future of the site will be discussed [1]. Cllr Andy Ketchin is demanding that at least 35% of the homes built at the site are affordable, that […] Read more »
Housing and climate plans in Exeter “in total disarray” say Progressive Group 9th October 2023 / 19th March 2024 by andrewbell Exeter Labour’s plans to tackle the housing crisis and climate emergency are in “total disarray”, say the Progressive Group of councillors on Exeter City Council. The claim comes following plans by the Labour-run Executive to wind down activity by the Council’s own housing developer, Exeter City Living (ECL). The company was due to build hundreds […] Read more »
