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Will Aczel 🌍🔶

@willaczel.bsky.social
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Sustainable energy, food & politics 🌍 Was Lib Dem PPC for Exeter 🔶 Promoted by Exeter Lib Dems at 35A Howell Rd, EX4 4LT

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Election Maps UK @electionmaps.uk · 08/05/2026
St. Loyes (Exeter) council election result LDM: 25.6% (+19.0) RFM 25.5% (+25.5) CON: 25.3% (-23.2) GRN: 12.9% (+4.5) LAB: 10.7% (-25.7) Lib Dem GAIN From Conservative Changes w/ 2024.
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Will Aczel 🌍🔶 @willaczel.bsky.social · 13/04/2026
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Will Aczel 🌍🔶 @willaczel.bsky.social · 13/04/2026
The long-awaited end to Orbán's stanglehold on democracy. A path to a free and fair Hungary and Europe. Budapest is bouncing! My grandad would be chuffed 🇭🇺
Will across the Danube from the Hungarian Parliament with two friends at a rally.A firework above crowds at Batthyány Tér metro stationA moving placard of a Russian doll - Orban on the outside, Putin on the inside.Huge crowds in Budapest celebrating the end of Orbáns 16-year rule.
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Will Aczel 🌍🔶 @willaczel.bsky.social · 07/03/2026
All over Pennsylvania today: listening to local residents & getting my teeth stuck into issues 🌱 Priory Rd play park fenced off, maintenance declined & lights down. Why are Labour nowhere to be seen? Such an opportunity to ensure all residents can enjoy the green space, I'm keen to make it happen.
Will Aczel in front of Priory Road play park that has been fenced off.Will points to a switched off light on the path in Priory Road park.Will and the local Lib Dems out door-knocking in Pennsylvania.
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Will Aczel 🌍🔶 @willaczel.bsky.social · 05/03/2026
Excellent time out door-knocking this evening after work with a couple of others in Pennsylvania. For first time ever EVERY door I knocked someone answered! Great reception ☺ Lots of issues raised to take forward including on potholes! Reported this one & pleased the Higher Kings one nearby fixed.
Will Aczel points to a big pothole whilst out door-knocking in Pennsylvania, Exeter.
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Exeter Lib Dems @exeterlibdems.bsky.social · 25/02/2026
Funding for our libraries from Devon County Council will INCREASE following our budget yesterday. This is thanks to our team's hard work and commitment to libraries. It's clear libraries are valuable community and learning spaces - we want to ensure they're on as sustainable a footing as possible.
northdevongazette.co.uk
Devon libraries budget sees surprise plot twist in new funding reversal
Devon County Council backs late budget changes restoring library book funds and creating a £1 million reserve after major public consultation response
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Exeter Lib Dems @exeterlibdems.bsky.social · 20/01/2026
Labour are out of ideas for Exeter. They know their time in office is up. So they're running scared of the electorate. Don't let Labour take away your right to vote sign the petition here: exeterlibdems.org.uk/LetExeterVote
Labour-run Exeter City Council's Report Card. X £10m+ lost on their failed housing company and £50m+ wasted on their city centre vanity projects. X Littered streets, worst recycling rate in the South West, locals priced out of the city. X Cancelled elections so they can hide from the public.
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Exeter Lib Dems @exeterlibdems.bsky.social · 10/01/2026
Sign the petition on Exeter City Council's website: committees.exeter.gov.uk/mgEPetitionDisplay.aspx?ID=63&RPID=84052010&HPID=84052010 and the national Lib Dem petition: libdems.org.uk/endthestitchup We will have our say! 📣 (5/5)
committees.exeter.gov.uk
ePetition - Protect Exeter residents’ right to vote – don’t cancel the 2026 City Council elections - Exeter City Council
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Exeter Lib Dems @exeterlibdems.bsky.social · 10/01/2026
All groups on Devon County Council have united to oppose cancelling Exeter's elections this May. (1/5) devon.gov.uk/news/devon-county-councillors-speak-with-one-voice-in-opposition-to-any-cancellation-of-elections/%3famp=1
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Exeter Lib Dems @exeterlibdems.bsky.social · 19/12/2025
In July 2025, we asked confirmation from Exeter Labour they wouldn't cancel the 2026 local elections. They said they wouldn't. Now the Labour Govt has scandalously decided to invite 60 councils (including Exeter) to cancel their elections this May, we hope Exeter Labour won't go back on their word.
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Will Aczel 🌍🔶 @willaczel.bsky.social · 13/12/2025
We were also in Exmouth at about the same time!
Ayla the labradoodle in her jumper in front of the sunset on Exmouth beach
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Exeter Lib Dems @exeterlibdems.bsky.social · 13/12/2025
Fantastic result in Seaton, which makes it 13/13 wins for Lib Dems in Devon by-elections since last May's local elections! Congratulations and well done to Steve and team and everyone who helped ensure Seaton is well represented. Also pleased Ed enjoys a proper scone!
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Will Aczel 🌍🔶 @willaczel.bsky.social · 30/11/2025
Positive step county are trialling filling in all potholes in a spot reported not just the worst ones. Should be more efficient & less troublesome! I'd suggest extending this trial county-wide asap. Report your own potholes here: devon.gov.uk/roads-and-transport/report-a-problem/report-a-pothole/
devon.gov.uk
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Will Aczel 🌍🔶 @willaczel.bsky.social · 30/11/2025
Out and about delivering earlier today with my little helper. Great to see that the pothole I reported in Higher King's Avenue earlier in the year has been fully patched up!
Graphic showing a sizeable pothole before and after it was fixed. Plus Ayla the labradoodle shining.Top left image Will and Ayla selfie with letters in hand. Bottom right photo Will holds letters whilst Ayla happily trots alongside.
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James A @exeterdormouse.bsky.social · 25/11/2025
Report by @exeterobserver.org on how Exeter responded brilliantly to the far right trying to spread their hate in the city. #ExeterIsForEveryone exeterobserver.org/2025/11/25/e...
exeterobserver.org
Exeter is for Everyone event counters anti-migrant city centre march - Exeter Observer
1,200-1,500 people participate in hope and unity march, outnumbering British Unity nationalists by more than ten to one as significant police presence maintains order except for few minor clashes.
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Will Aczel 🌍🔶 @willaczel.bsky.social · 22/11/2025
Huge numbers at the Exeter is for Everyone rally to show that Exeter stands for hope not hate. Lovely to bump into friends, including Cllr Kevin Mitchell. #Exeter #refugeesarewelcomehere #antiracist #antifascist
Will Aczel and Cllr Kevin Mitchell in front of a crowd of people in Bedford Square for the Exeter if For Everyone RallyBig crowd in Bedford Square, Exeter, at the front banners that say Exeter if for Everyone and Stand Up To Racism Exeter, plus a flag with a smiley face on it.
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Will Aczel 🌍🔶 @willaczel.bsky.social · 10/10/2025
Smashing result! Congratulations Cllr Kevin Smith. Down to earth, very nice, and in tune with the issues in his local area - the ideal choice! Also good to catch up with peeps We're continuing to turn the tide in Devon 🔶
Will, Theo and Joel out campaigning in the Kenn Valley byelection for Lib Dem Kevin Smith
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Will Aczel 🌍🔶 @willaczel.bsky.social · 05/10/2025
My thanks also to Cllr Michael Mitchell who was on hand to inspect drains and report them in detail to the County Council Report your own here: devon.gov.uk/roads-and-transport/maintaining-roads/managing-the-network/flooding-and-drainage/report-standing-water-flooding-or-blocked-drains/
devon.gov.uk
Devon County Council
Devon County Council - a trusted, inclusive and innovative council.
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Will Aczel 🌍🔶 @willaczel.bsky.social · 05/10/2025
Very nice to be helping clear up my neighbourhood this morning by litter picking 🚮 Filled a whole bin bag! We'll now be doing this & kerbside cleaning the first Sunday of every month Hopefully the regularity will help bring the community together even more
Will and Ayla above some rubbish in a bing bag. Will holds a litter picker grabber.
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Liberal Democrats @libdems.org.uk · 27/09/2025
People shouldn’t be turned into criminals just because they can’t have a digital ID, or choose not to. We will fight tooth and nail to oppose these plans for a mandatory Digital ID.
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Reform Party UK Exposed @reformexposed.bsky.social · 27/09/2025
Nigel Farage & Alex Phillips have been awfully quiet about Nathan Gill pleading guilty to eight counts of bribery relating to pro-Russia statements made in European parliament and articles. Just wanted to refresh their memories about how they were all a team through that period.
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Will Aczel 🌍🔶 @willaczel.bsky.social · 09/09/2025
The Lib Dems are building a campaign to balance the BBC. I signed, add your name here: libdems.org.uk/bbc
libdems.org.uk
Balance the BBC
The BBC is our national broadcaster, people expect and deserve balanced news coverage.
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Will Aczel 🌍🔶 @willaczel.bsky.social · 09/09/2025
Complained again to the BBC over its bias for Reform UK. He's on their news almost every single time, but heard nothing on his hypocritical stamp duty tax dodging 🧐 Hopefully more than a weak, flawed, limited copy & paste response this time...
Will's official complaint to the BBC sent on Sunday, which says:
"Your programme should hold Farage to account like you would for any politician. But you repeatedly promote his views disproportionately, treat Reform like a quirky party that deserves absurd coverage of their every action instead of a normal party, and don't challenge him or ask tough questions of him and his party. 

The latest example is stamp duty. There was days of relentless media pressure over the issue for Rayner. Fair enough , she was a government minister. But she did seek advice and believe she was doing the right thing. Whereas Farage boasted about dodging stamp duty (£44k) for his second home in Claxton. Before you say but we can let him get away with it and give him a free pass because he's not a government minister - he is on your programme, BBC News, MORE than Rayner. I would never even vote Labour but your bias is obvious and sickening. Is this double standard because Rayner is from a working class background whereas Farage will give your bosses, Tim Davie and the like, a big higher-rate income tax cut? That's what it presents like. Chris Mason's article promoting Reform yesterday is yet another example. Please do some proper journalism, stand up for yourselves, and ask/highlight the tricky questions."
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Liberal Democrats @libdems.org.uk · 08/09/2025
The BBC must balance their political news so it doesn’t boost Nigel Farage’s dangerous, divisive politics.
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Supertanskiii @supertanskiiii.bsky.social · 09/06/2025
This is fucking insane. The BBC is adjusting output to “win back” Reform voters while ex-Tory spin doctor, Gibb, sits on its board. That’s not public service or impartiality - it’s interference. Bending over for Farage puts the BBC in the gutter with the Daily Mail. bylinetimes.com/2025/06/09/b...
bylinetimes.com
BBC Bosses Draw Up Plans to Win Over Reform Voters by Changing News and Drama Output
The Director General Tim Davie and other executives discussed altering BBC “story selection” in order to secure the "trust" of supporters of Nigel Farage’s party
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Liberal Democrats @libdems.org.uk · 08/06/2025
Lib Dems bringing the sunshine ☀️ @maxwilkinson.bsky.social's‬ private members bill for solar panels on all new build homes has been adopted by the Government.
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Will Aczel 🌍🔶 @willaczel.bsky.social · 08/06/2025
I've had enough of the BBC's blatant and repeated bias, disproportionately promoting a party with just 5 MPs. What can we do about it? Do what Brits do best: complain. The more complaints they receive, the more likely they are to do something about it. www.bbc.co.uk/contact/comp...
Will's complaint to the BBC about biasing Reform UK over other parties.
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Will Aczel 🌍🔶 @willaczel.bsky.social · 23/04/2025
I know from friends, family & door-knocking, PIP disability benefits are already dangerously too hard to claim. Yet Labour propose cuts. It's abhorrent to save from amongst our most vulnerable whilst inequality continues to rise. I’ve written to Exeter’s MP to make the case & clarify his position:
Letter from Will Aczel to Steve Race MP against Labour's proposed cuts to PIP disability benefits. For full alt text please visit https://www.exeterlibdems.org.uk/news/article/pipcuts
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Exeter Lib Dems @exeterlibdems.bsky.social · 15/04/2025
Meet your Lib Dem Devon County Council candidates for #Exeter! We're thrilled to announce a full slate of candidates not just across Exeter, but right across Devon & Cornwall. This means wherever you live in the region, you can vote Liberal Democrat for a fair deal.
Graphic showing the 9 Lib Dem Devon County Council candidates for Exeter, with their images in circles around a map of the DCC ward boundaries in Exeter. Make your voice heard with Exeter Lib Dems. Michael Mitchell for Duryard & Pennsylvania. Jamie Horner for Exwick & St Thomas. Will Aczel for St Sidwells & St James. Rod Ruffle for St Davids & Haven Banks. Vanessa Newcombe for Alphington & Cowick. Christine Campion for Pinhoe & Mincinglake. Paul Richards for Heavitree & Whipton Barton. Adrian Lock for Wonford & St Loyes. Philip Thomas for Wearside & Topsham. A fair deal for Devon. On 1st May in Devon vote Liberal Democrat.
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Will Aczel 🌍🔶 @willaczel.bsky.social · 28/03/2025
I passed it the other day and thought the same thing! Surely planning permission was required??
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James A @exeterdormouse.bsky.social · 27/03/2025
"800,000 will lose Pip, 150,000 will lose carers’ allowance, and 250,000 more will be in poverty, including 50,000 children." It's so odd that I didn't see that in the Labour Manifesto.
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Will Aczel 🌍🔶 @willaczel.bsky.social · 06/02/2025
Good news – we will have the chance to lodge our verdict on the failing Tory administration that has run Devon CC into the ground for the past 12yrs. Devon Labour & the Tories’ attempt to deny democracy & cling on to power has been rejected. Bring on 1st May! exeterobserver.org/2025/02/05/d...
exeterobserver.org
Devon County Council plan to postpone local elections fails as government rejects devolution fast-track application - Exeter Observer
County council leader James McInnes sought ministerial approval for proposals despite Devon falling short of devolution white paper eligibility criteria.
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Will Aczel 🌍🔶 @willaczel.bsky.social · 02/02/2025
Busy weekend! Litter-picking with the local Exeter Lib Dem team & Friends of Hoopern Valley community. Attending env discussion hosted by Caroline Voaden & Roz Savage MPs, so CAN Bill a hot topic - thwarted by Labour but good to get up agenda. Surveying social homes near Yeovil for solar panels🌞
Will, Tammy, Mike and Ayla helping litter-pick near Hoopern Valley in Exeter.Caroline Voaden MP and Roz Savage MP hosting an environmental discussion to a packed out room in Totnes.Will on the left with some fellow Lib Dem Devon County Council candidates and the two MPs.Will's BeReal on Friday in between solar PV surveys in Yeovil.
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Will Aczel 🌍🔶 @willaczel.bsky.social · 23/01/2025
Writing to your MP about this means yet another constituent they'd have to deny: action.zerohour.uk
action.zerohour.uk
Climate and Nature Bill Campaign
Ask your MP to back the CAN Bill
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Will Aczel 🌍🔶 @willaczel.bsky.social · 23/01/2025
Scale of climate & nature crisis demands govt leads by example CAN Bill's framework is that opportunity Sadly most Labour MPs put party before environment (willing to be proved wrong tomorrow!) theguardian.com/environment/2025/jan/23/labour-mps-ordered-to-sink-landmark-climate-and-environment-bill
theguardian.com
Labour MPs ordered to sink landmark climate and environment bill
Exclusive: Supporters of bill say Labour has already insisted on removal of clauses requiring UK to meet targets agreed at Cop and other summits
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Make Votes Matter @makevotesmatter.bsky.social · 20/01/2025
Donald Trump will, no doubt, spend the coming months and years undoing Biden's reforms. Just like previously, Biden reversed the changes made by Trump, who in turn dismantled Obama's legacy. That's what FPTP leads to: not stability but a chaotic cycle of policy lurches.
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Will Aczel 🌍🔶 @willaczel.bsky.social · 12/01/2025
Cllr Michael Mitchell is following-up with the council 👍
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Will Aczel 🌍🔶 @willaczel.bsky.social · 12/01/2025
Fully agree, that stretch of pavement is on my regular dog walking route to Flowerpots, 90%+ of the time there's broken glass there we have to dodge. I've reported it several times over the years but clearly this is where a regular sweeper team should be going! Will mention to local cllrs now.
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Will Aczel 🌍🔶 @willaczel.bsky.social · 11/01/2025
Labour's priorities are harming Exeter. From knocking on doors across the city, I know how angry people are about how littered our streets have become. Vote in representatives who demonstrate they care about your priorities and our city.
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Will Aczel 🌍🔶 @willaczel.bsky.social · 11/01/2025
But based on ECC previously taking 11mo to clear broken glass I reported on the footpath behind Northernhay, I took matters into my own hands here on my lunch break in Pinhoe Playing Fields. There was shattered glass across the pavement & larger pieces to the side. It shouldn't have to be this way.
Will clearing up broken glass
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Will Aczel 🌍🔶 @willaczel.bsky.social · 11/01/2025
Since Labour slashed Exeter's street cleansing budget, regular sweeper teams are restricted to the centre. This leaves many areas of our city neglected; fuelling build-up of litter, creating a hazard for wildlife, wheels, paws & people. You can still report littering: exeter.gov.uk/clean-safe-c...
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Will Aczel 🌍🔶 @willaczel.bsky.social · 06/01/2025
If there's anything you'd like us to get involved with or if you'd like to affect change through campaigning with us, please do feel free to get in touch. Next 1st May, I would be honoured if you elected me as your representative on Devon County Council. (4/4) #Exeter #Devon #LibDems #Campaigning
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Will Aczel 🌍🔶 @willaczel.bsky.social · 06/01/2025
Lib Dems provide hope for a better way, on your side. I aim to build on the successes of our local Lib Dem team, including the work of Duryard & St James city cllrs Tammy, Michael & Kevin, as we continue to knock on doors, listen to you, keep in touch & campaign for change all year round. (3/4)
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Will Aczel 🌍🔶 @willaczel.bsky.social · 06/01/2025
Living in St James means I experience many of our same issues. Door-knocking & chatting with neighbours over the past 5yrs strengthens this. I've been taking up county issues & campaigning for change - on potholes, unreliable buses, homelessness prevention funding & Devon's SEND scandal. (2/4)
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Will Aczel 🌍🔶 @willaczel.bsky.social · 06/01/2025
Growing up & living in St James, I'm honoured to stand to be our representative on Devon CC. It’s a nice place to live - close to the centre, quirky architecture & real sense of community. I want to work with you to make St Sidwells & St James even better - where all our community can thrive. (1/4)
Graphic saying Will Aczel standing up for St Sidwells & St James. Will holds up a canvassing card that has Ayla the dog on it.
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Will Aczel 🌍🔶 @willaczel.bsky.social · 01/01/2025
Happy New Year! 🌟 As a friend I met when out delivering this evening said: starting the year as I mean to go on! Thank you to all those helping deliver in St James! Do get in touch if you'd be up for getting stuck in too in the run-up to 1st May 2025 Devon County Council elections 📣
Will Aczel holding up new year's cards in front of St James Park railway stationThe contents of what's being delivered: new year's card of the cathedral, calendar, and letter
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Will Aczel 🌍🔶 @willaczel.bsky.social · 18/12/2024
The government imposing the centralisation of powers towards higher tier, less representative authorities is a far cry from 'devolution'. Exeter would still need a lower tier planning authority. So let's not waste money & time taking power away from the people!
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Liberal Democrats @libdems.org.uk · 04/12/2024
Today, Ed Davey challenged the Prime Minister on electoral reform—a change backed by the majority of the public and this Parliament. If the government simply ignores our bill, it will be walking away from the chance to restore trust in politics and making every vote count.
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Will Aczel 🌍🔶 @willaczel.bsky.social · 03/12/2024
Fair votes bill passed to the next stage! 🥳 Exeter's 'representative' abstained 🙄 Let's make every vote count & stem the scourge of disenfranchisement! 🗳
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Exeter Lib Dems @exeterlibdems.bsky.social · 03/12/2024
The latest Exeter Citizen neglects how much Labour cut community grants: by 83% in past 3yrs. Community initiatives are invaluable. By cutting this vital support Labour are making it harder for them to succeed, reducing opportunities to improve Exeter. Source: exeterobserver.org/2023/05/03/e...
Exeter Citizen article 'Community groups win...' 8/17 community groups who applied received £15.75kGraph from Exeter Observer article showing decline in Exeter CC community grants budget from £425k in 2021 down to £75k in 2024
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