In October, whilst we're looking ahead to our AGM in November, it might be worth a quick look back at 2021.
Still in the throes of pandemic, we have nonetheless been able to meet outdoors. Early in the year we delivered leaflets and letters for the May local elections, and met a few voters along the way.
Our candidate list for the 2021 council elections was published recently in the local news media.
Here it is again, with a few links to further details
Ward Candidate
Budshead ................. Colin MacKenzie
Compton ................... Richard Bray
Devonport .................. Jeff Hall
Efford and Lipson ...... Alex Primmer
Eggbuckland ............... Richard Simpson
Moorview .................... Jim Spencer
Plympton Erle ............ Dennis Draper
Plympton St Mary .... Sarah Worrall
Plymstock Dunstone . Richard Worrall
Plymstock Radford .... Roy Plumley
Southway .................... Katie Mc Manus
St Peter & Waterfront Hugh Janes
Stoke ............................ Jacqui Spencer
As a city, and as a nation, we have experienced a tumultuous time through the COVID- 19 pandemic, which has tragically seen many deaths. It has been a time of great worry and anxiety for people, affecting us all in different ways.
The pandemic has reminded us of many things: the importance of family and friends; the importance of green spaces and fresh air; the importance of community and working together with shared goals in mind.
Our manifesto focuses on areas which we believe will bring positive benefits to our communities and the environment we live in. The environment has always been at the heart of our vision and there has never been a more important time for environmental protections and improvements.
The Liberal Democrats seek solutions which are practical, creative and evidence-based. If elected, we will work hard for our residents, so that their concerns can be addressed and their ideas can be acted upon.
As a party, we stand up for values that unite, rather than divide us. We want to encourage rational and compassionate politics and this needs to start at a local level.
We believe in the importance of local communities and their ability to make changes that have a positive impact on individuals' lives. We stand for an open, tolerant and united society and this begins with local people, local communities and local government.
Parties in Exeter to stand down from Polling Stations on the 6th May.
Following an initiative from Exeter Liberal Democrats, the Conservative, Labour and Green parties have agreed to not have 'tellers' at Polling Stations this year.
Tellers are the party volunteers who ask voters for their polling numbers outside polling stations.
Tim Dumper, Exmouth's Lib Dem candidate believes that joined up thinking is required to solve some of Exmouth's transport problems.
The pandemic has put in sharp relief problems of congestion, especially on the seafront, and action is needed to make things safer for pedestrians, cyclists, disabled people and motorists.
