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Free bus travel for the over 60’s
2 February 2010
Of all the society improving benefits introduced since Labour came to power in 1997, the policy of providing free bus travel for the over 60’s has been amongst the most popular, being enjoyed by some 8 million people.
With the Tories talking of major cuts in public services if they form the next government, Devon County Council’s Labour Group has called on all parties to show their support for the continuation of the scheme, which is particularly important in Devon with its growing numbers of residents eligible for free bus travel, and its beneficial effects on their health and well being. Labour is also seeking a pledge to continuation without changing the criteria for eligibility, and also recognising the need to ensure the scheme does not adversely affect the budgets of councils covering major bus hubs.
Labour backs 'Save our Toilets' campaign
26 January 2010
Exeter's Labour Group is backing the campaign to save Exeter's public toilets. Labour Leader Group Councillor Pete Edwards will propose the Lib Dem run council lifts the threat to public toilets in the city by raising car park charges at tonight’s meeting of the Council's Executive.
He said: "The enormous public response to the proposed cuts to the network of public toilets in the City has given all councillors a clear message - think again. The Labour Alternative Budget will keep all public toilets open. I will be calling on the Executive to suspend making a decision on this vital council service so it can be properly debated by all 40 Councillors at the Budget-setting Full Council meeting on February 23rd where I will present the full Labour Alternative Budget."
Click here to sign the Express and Echo's Save our Toilets petition.
Exeter
News20 January 2010
Exeter News is now being delivered to households across Exeter. Click on the image to read it online (opens as a .pdf file).
Who paid for the posters Dave?
16 January 2010
P.S. The message on the Tory posters is nonsense, so we’ve replaced it with a more relevant message in the image above. With thanks to gofourth.co.uk.
Local Tories show their true colours
13 October 2009
Opposition to plans to provide a public footpath from Shakespeare Road through the new housing development on the Wyvern Barracks site is being supported by the Tory candidate for Priory in the local elections in May 2009.
The proposed footpath, which would cut about half a mile of the current most direct route would, claim opponents, encourage petty crime and anti-social behaviour. So much for their opinion of people who live around Burnthouse Lane. While the Tories are happy to have the votes of Burnthouse Lane area residents, they don’t want them getting too close to their expensive new homes.
School Governors Wanted
13 October 2009
We
are always looking for volunteers to become school governors
particularly if you are a member of the Labour Party. No experience
needed as training is available from Devon County Council. You would
need to have a CRB check when appointed. If you are
interested in
education, or just wish to serve your community, this could be a
rewarding experience. For further information please get in touch with Jill Owen, tel: 01392 413075, email: jill.owen@devon.gov.uk
Other News
September 2009: Lib Dems Park and Ride hypocrisy
August 2009: Labour calls for Family Fares
July 2009: West Exe Coffee Evening
June 2009: Granville Baldwin
June 2009: Mr Ten Percent
June
2009: European Parliament Elections 2009 - A Message from Glyn Ford
June
2009: Exeter
Labour Party bucks the national trend yet again! Thank you for your
support
May
2009: Exeter’s new schools
– delivered to you
by your Labour councillors and Labour government funding
April 2009: Another Reason we
Need a Unitary Exeter Council, by Ben Bradshaw MP
April 2009: Your
local Labour
County Councillors: Working Hard for Exeter and for You
March 2009: Labour Councillors
Block Lib Dem Rent Rise
February 2009: We've Come A Long
Way
February 2009: Young Persons
Event
February 2009: Red Ramblers
20th Birthday
February 2009: Say NO to the BNP