Greens slam Labour’s ‘dismal’ record on tackling empty homes in Exeter 10 March 2025 / 10 March 2025 by mollyscottcato Green councillors in Exeter are stepping up their campaign to address Exeter’s housing crisis. They are demanding the Labour-run City Council takes urgent action on empty homes, pointing to the ‘dismal’ record of pursuing empty homes over the last five years. Green Party councillor, Diana Moore, said: “There are 3,584 applicants on Exeter’s Housing waiting […] Read more » empty homes Exeter housing
Green Party Condemns Threat to Affordable Housing in West Cheltenham Development 19 December 2024 / 19 December 2024 by mollyscottcato The Cheltenham Green Party has raised serious concerns about attempts to reduce affordable housing provisions in the West Cheltenham Cyberpark development. A recent planning application for the North Parcel (ref 22/01817/OUT) by St Modwen includes a viability statement that suggests dramatically reducing affordable housing commitments and financial contributions. Wendy Flynn, speaking for the Cheltenham Green […] Read more » Cheltenham housing planning
B&NES Greens Demand Urgent Action to Tackle Housing Crisis 25 November 2024 by mollyscottcato Bath and North East Somerset (B&NES), a region renowned for its heritage and vibrant community, is facing a critical housing crisis. In a motion tabled by the Green Group, the Council is called to adopt comprehensive measures aimed at safeguarding housing affordability and prioritising local residents over short-term holiday rentals. Key Points of the Motion: […] Read more » BANES Bath housing
“Most important decision Exeter City Council will make” being pushed through without scrutiny in “dash for development”, warns Progressive Group 20 November 2024 by mollyscottcato Progressive Group councillors on Exeter City Council have accused the ruling Labour group of keeping councillors in the dark as the Local Plan [1] reaches a crucial stage. The final draft of the Plan was due to be scrutinised by a cross party committee last Thursday. But at the last minute the scrutiny committee only […] Read more » housing
