Exeter Greens celebrate local election success as they increase number of councillors to six 10th May 2023 / 19th March 2024 by andrewbell Exeter Green Party are celebrating a successful set of results in Thursday’s local elections. The Party now has six seats on Exeter City Council, following the election of Dr Andy Ketchin in Newtown and St Leonard’s, and the re-election of Diana Moore in St David’s and Carol Bennett in Heavitree. The Green Party is now […] Read more »
Paris Street and Cheeke Street walkabout reveals first-hand dangerous crossing points for active travel users 25th April 2023 / 19th March 2024 by andrewbell An Exeter Green councillor and Green Party candidate who have been campaigning for safer crossings by Sidwell Point leisure centre, the bus station and Vue Cinema organised a ‘walkabout’ with those who experience difficulties crossing roads in the area. Heavitree councillor, Carol Bennett, and Green Party candidate for the Newtown and St Leonard’s ward, Dr […] Read more »
Response to Low Traffic Neighbourhoods by Councillor Carol Bennett 23rd April 2023 / 19th March 2024 by andrewbell This is an open letter responding to concerns around the introduction of a Low Traffic Neighbourhood in Heavitree from Green councillor Carol Bennett A Low Traffic Neighbourhood (LTN) for Heavitree, which aims to cut traffic and air pollution on residential streets and make them safer for walking and cycling, has been discussed for four years […] Read more »
Greens call for ban on ‘detrimental’ adverts in Exeter 17th April 2023 / 19th March 2024 by andrewbell Adverts promoting products considered to have a detrimental impact on public health, air pollution, or climate change could be banned from bus stops, billboards and advertising spaces in Exeter. Green Party councillor, Amy Sparling, will put forward a motion proposing an ‘Ethical Advertising Policy’ as part of the council’s planning policies and to be included […] Read more »
Affordable housing key priority for Greens as they launch local election campaign 15th April 2023 / 19th March 2024 by andrewbell Decent affordable homes in Exeter, built in the right places and to the highest environmental standards, is the key priority being made by Exeter Green Party as they launch their local election campaign. They also want communities to have a better say in shaping Exeter’s future development plans, increased investment in parks and green spaces, […] Read more »
Greens slam Labour for failing affordable housing targets and pledge to push for ‘Right Homes, Right Place, Right Price’ approach in Exeter 7th April 2023 / 19th March 2024 by andrewbell Green councillors in Exeter have slammed the Labour-led Council for failing to meet its own affordable housing targets for the city. They also accuse Labour of being too ready to grant planning permission for greenfield developments, and of pushing expensive co-living bedsits in the city centre. The Green Party has said all its councillors will […] Read more »
Greens push for higher frequency bus services, lower fares and greater bus priority in meeting with Stagecoach boss 29th March 2023 / 19th March 2024 by andrewbell Exeter Green Party councillors have said they are hopeful ‘buses are moving in the right direction’ in the city following a meeting with Stagecoach boss, Peter Knight. The councillors say they particularly welcome the company’s interest in pursuing ideas for low cost travel for children and young people and restructuring fares to make them fairer […] Read more »
No local actions have reduced emissions to date: Progressive Group calls on Labour-led Council to step up efforts to tackle climate change 20th March 2023 / 19th March 2024 by andrewbell The Progressive Group of councillors say the Council risks misleading the public into thinking more significant action is being taken than actually is on tackling carbon emissions in Exeter. They have written to the portfolio holder for climate change, Cllr Duncan Wood, calling for a concerted city wide effort, including communicating accurate information to local […] Read more »
Greens call for action on dangerous pool crossings 1st March 2023 / 19th March 2024 by andrewbell Acting on concerns and complaints from residents, Exeter Green Party is calling on the Labour leader of Exeter City Council to take urgent action to ensure that dangerous and inadequate crossings near St Sidwell’s Point pool, the bus station and Job Centre are made safe. Heavitree councillor, Carol Bennett, and Dr Andy Ketchin, Green Candidate […] Read more »
Progressive Group offer alternative budget for a fairer greener city 23rd February 2023 / 19th March 2024 by andrewbell The Progressive Group will put forward an alternative budget at the full council meeting of Exeter City Council that will see a £2m investment in parks and open spaces, the reopening of a city centre public toilet, introduce lockable bicycle shelters and cycle charging points and replace Mallison Bridge – an important pedestrian link at […] Read more »
