Alphington

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2023 Exeter local elections guide graphic showing current council seat distribution

2023 Exeter local elections guide

City council elections take place on Thursday 4 May. Our essential guide highlights who’s standing where, wards to watch and what the results might be. It also covers the wider context, voter ID and the impact of First Past the Post in Exeter elections.

Exeter City Council 2022-23 councillors public meetings attendance bar chart

Alphington worst represented ward as councillor attendance at public meetings varies widely across city

Consistent commitment to participation in democratic decision-making by some councillors in contrast with poor attendance rates of others.

City council approves two widely-opposed housing developments

Exeter City Council has approved two controversial housing developments that were widely opposed because of prospective traffic impacts.

South West Exeter substation proposals submitted

Devon County Council has submitted proposals for a new electricity substation to serve the 2,500-home South West Exeter extension.

Church Road traffic congestions

Alphington “enhancements” will not mitigate traffic impact from massive South West Exeter extension

County council manipulates public consultation and allocates just 1% of £55 million grant to pedestrian scheme while spending 75% on new roads and increased road capacity for 3,500 new cars expected on greenfield housing estate.

2022 Exeter local elections guide graphic

2022 Exeter local elections guide

City council elections take place on Thursday 5 May. Our essential guide highlights who’s standing where, wards to watch and what the results might look like and mean. We also outline their context and explain when, where and how to vote.

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