Voting is a right, not a privilege. It shouldn’t take a court case to make the Labour Gov see that. Denying millions a vote in local elections on 7 May, incl in Exeter, was a dangerous decision. Green candidates are ready to step up as councillors & serve our communities, not self interest.
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I went along to planning committee to speak up for St David’s ward against this coliving development.
The committee backed my request not to let it become a gated community.
They then agreed to defer application on grounds of height & massing.
We still don’t need more coliving on this one street!
In Exeter hundreds turned out, rejecting Britain First & UKIPs devisive message. Even with their leader there not many joined them.
Minorities aren’t the cause of our country’s problems. Exeter’s not without problems, but it’s a great place to live & work & our diverse community lives well together
Green group leader @dianafmoore.bsky.social said:
“Residents in Exeter expect to be able to vote every year – that’s the way our system works. So annual elections are a right, not a privilege, for our residents. The whole episode is a disgraceful disregard of democracy.”
Full release and letter 👇
It seems clear: the decision by the Exeter City Council leader to ask for a cancelation is not evidence based and puts the interests of the Labour Party above the need for a democratic mandate.
15.01.2026 20:01 — 👍 2 🔁 1 💬 1 📌 0The letter makes clear that never once, since the wheels of Local Government Reform (LGR) were set in motion, has any report suggested that Exeter City Council lacked the resources to deliver both the May 2026 elections and a comprehensive LGR programme.
15.01.2026 20:01 — 👍 2 🔁 1 💬 1 📌 0A joint letter signed by leaders of the local Green Party, Liberal Democrats, Conservatives, Equity Independent Group & Reform UK, makes clear there is little confidence in the Labour leader - his letter to the Minister does not fairly represent the views put forward at the recent Council meeting.
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A graphic showing a ballot box with a ribbon round it saying 'Cancelled'. The slogan reads: Don't Deny Democracy! Let Exeter vote in May.
Opposition parties in Exeter have put their political differences aside to urge the Local Government Minister to give the go-ahead for elections in the city in May.
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Here in #Exeter we have local elections every year… at least we thought we did.
Local Government reorganisation isn’t an exceptional reason for local #Labour to cancel democracy.
The Labour Government should value local democracy and local services and pay for them.
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Exeter Green group leader @dianafmoore.bsky.social has written to the City Council's leader calling on him to reject scrapping elections and honouring his previous commitment that they will go ahead.
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Projects costs spiralled (wanting to get to the bottom of that) and there was a funding gap that no one wanted to bridge. The project needs to be value for money and I suppose the grant needs to be spent or it’ll go back to ATE
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Scaffolding noises grr! Mallison Bridge news
#Exeter Quay is precious & under pressure from growing visitors & resident numbers. I’m concerned it’s being neglected, we need a forward looking plan for investment with positive solutions to tackle bottle necks & look after the river & area’s heritage.
❌️Tomorrow Exeter says loud and clear: no to hatred and racism.
🫂We are a welcoming city - celebrating diversity, united against division
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Picture of the Polish flag being raised on top of the guild Hall in front of the guild who are a row of flagbearers
Saturday a day of building connections & friendship locally & internationally. I attended the raising of the Polish Flag, above the Guildhall, along with many people connected to the Polish 307 Squadron, who defended Exeter during the Blitz. Many local people visited the exhibition.
#loveexeter
A graphic showing oil rigs with text reading: Greens call on Exeter MP Steve Race to oppose Rosebank, which makes a mockery of the UK’s climate promises. Oppose Rosebank
✍️ Green councillors in Exeter have written to @steveracemp.bsky.social calling on him to ask Keir Starmer to reject Rosebank.
❌️ This would do nothing to lower bills or boost energy security.
💚 We need instead to invest in the green energy sector and create the high quality jobs of the future.
“Greens are fully supportive of renewable energy projects, but not at any cost. The decision to place the plant in Grace Road field is purely a commercial one – it’s the cheapest and easiest option for the company." Cllr Lynn Wetenhall
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A graphic showing the Grace Road Field, looking beautiful bathed in autumnal sunshine. The text says: Industrialise this site? We object! Do you?
⚠️Green councillors have accused the Labour-run Exeter City Council of
☹️Running a misleading & poor consultation process
☹️A failure to justify why the disposal of this land for an 'energy hub' is necessary.
☹️The potential environmental damage from laying pipes for the industrial plant.
We are delighted to announce the appointment of Dr Caroline Lucas, former leader of the Green Party and MP for Brighton Pavilion, as the University's first Professor of Practice in Environmental Sustainability at the Sussex School for Progressive Futures (SSPF).
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🦠 impressed by the microbe cleaning gadget. The microbes eat oil and dirt, better than all the oil down the drain. When the microbes are done they turn into sludge and an can be disposed of safely. Clever 🦠🦠
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🔧Oh and did you know theyhave a spare parts store, so you can buy refurbished parts for you bike.
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🚲 Since April they’ve sold 616 adult & child refurbished bikes, trained lots of adults and children in bike maintenance and provide great volunteering opportunities!
🥳 Sam and the team are doing a great job!
James & I visited Ride On nestled on the edge of the Quay!
🚀 Their mission is to make cycling accessible & affordable for all…
#loveexeter #socialenterprises
Well done people of Exeter for turning up and opposing the far right marching on our streets. My Swiss immigrant wife and I met several other non-Brits today who have made their home here and who were also part of the "This is what community looks like" brigade.
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