The Council’s City Grant fund has gone live, enabling groups in certain areas to tap into much needed funds of up to £2,500. tinyurl.com/yymfur3r

For too long, Britain has been left vulnerable to fossil fuel markets. Great British Energy changes that. Starting with a partnership between Great British Energy & the Crown Estate for more wind turbines like this helping us reach clean power by 2030👇

A quality new playing surface is being created at the Bromham’s Farm Field site next to the Exeter Ship Canal. The site should be ready for football by 2026. tinyurl.com/4e9t657c

Very pleased to be elected the new chair of the Great South West APPG. Our region is a big driver of the economy, and has huge potential for economic growth. But we’re often left behind. This cross-party group aims to change that; we’ll be banging the drum for our whole region.

Proud to have voted tonight for the 2nd reading of the legislation that will nationalise our railways and integrate them into one organisation. This is what we promised in the general election; it’s what people voted for; and now we’re delivering on it. #GreatBritishRailways

The City Council has been awarded funding to explore new opportunities for solar PV on its buildings in Exeter to further lower its carbon footprint. tinyurl.com/4hpbsy8m

An all-action sports club that attracts members ranging from ten years old to 52 is just one of more than 120 good causes in Exeter that are benefitting from ticket sales for a community lottery. tinyurl.com/yc24xhh6

Big-hearted volunteers have been out and about picking up litter from around Exeter’s waterside. The Friends of Exeter Ship Canal (FESC) recently organised a litter pick along the waterway. tinyurl.com/y6xvmurj

People living in Exeter can take advantage of free retrofit advice home visits. tinyurl.com/4wpzrnh2

A Kenyan Fairtrade tea grower will be the guest speaker at a conference in Exeter to celebrate 30 years of Fairtrade. Patrick Kaberia Muthaura will be giving an insight into Fairtrade tea production at the 30th Anniversary Conference on Sat 14 Sep. tinyurl.com/yc8rabwy

1/ Really good to hear Matt Vizard of Exeter Labour Party talk about the role that better buses & active travel can play in tackling serious air quality issues in Exeter at Exeter City Council yesterday. youtube.com/live/TI-YUsAtQ…

Eight community groups in Exeter are celebrating after winning crucial funding from the City Council. Exeter City Grants aim to encourage community participation by supporting groups to help run events, festivals and projects in the city. tinyurl.com/39ddhcvh

Council Leader Phil Bialyk said decisions made by its ruling Executive will always be taken in the best interests of the city. youtube.com/watch?v=dFsCc2…

New lighting has been installed in a popular park in Exeter to allow locals to access outdoor keep-fit equipment and a community hub all-year-round. tinyurl.com/mpst5dz3

I spoke to the BBC about our Acting Chief Constable being suspended - whilst the actual CC is also still suspended. This is a mess. The police force is already failing on many measures - people in #Exeter, including police officers, need answers. bbc.com/news/articles/…

I have long been supportive of changing the law on assisted dying. Having listened carefully to the arguments, today I voted for Kim Leadbeater MBE MP’s bill. It allows for choice and dignity at end of life for people with a terminal illness, accompanied by significant safeguards.

This is quite something.

This is a fantastic project. Highlight of my week. Thank you @monkerton & Societree societree.uk Exeter primary schools please get in touch if you’d like to get involved.

Residents of the Newtown area in Exeter are being invited to share their thoughts on draft improvement plans for the Newtown Community Project. Read more ▶▶▶ tinyurl.com/28xs2fbf

A great morning out in the chilly winter weather in Polsloe, talking to residents about local issues with our Labour councillors Josie Parkhouse and martyn snow, and our Devon County Council candidate Lucy Findlay MBE.