Good news for the people of Exeter. We now have a say in who represents us, and can hold them accountable - the most basic element of a democracy.
To strengthen local democracy and be more involved in decision-making, sign the petition: www.exetercommunityassembly.org/peoples-poll...
NEWS // Exeter local elections to go ahead in May after government cancellation U-turn
Secretary of State withdraws decision following legal advice in face of Reform UK High Court challenge, leaving city council leader Phil Bialyk facing electoral oblivion.
exeterobserver.org/2026/02/16/e...
Government U-turn - elections in Exeter will now take place! 🥳
Following our campaign for more local democracy, not less, the Government has just announced the decision to cancel May local elections has been reversed.
More info: drive.google.com/file/u/1/d/1...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
COMMENT // Exeter City Council leader Phil Bialyk hides behind flimsy CEO capacity claims to contrive local elections cancellation.
🚨 Full story now available to read in full ⬇️
exeterobserver.org/2026/01/31/m...
Exeter City Council is currently unaccountable to the public having cancelled democracy. The public should have a say in key decisions which affect them (such as cancelling elections!). This petition calls for strengthening local democracy, not weakening it:
committees.exeter.gov.uk/mgEPetitionD...
Cancelling elections for personal gain is corrupt, not to mention that it denies 140,000 people democracy.
Sign the petition to strengthen democracy in Exeter, not weaken it:
committees.exeter.gov.uk/mgEPetitionD...
At the community assemblies we’ve held, one message has come through consistently: people want a stronger voice in the decisions that affect them.
People in Exeter are calling for *more* democracy, not less.
Please sign and share: committees.exeter.gov.uk/mgEPetitionD...
(3/3)
The Council and Government have decided to cancel local elections in our city.
This is an affront to democracy, and with public trust in politicians at an all time low, removing opportunities for democratic participation risks further disengaging people. (2/3)
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
We need your help to prevent democratic backslide in #Exeter 🚨
Please sign this petition to call on the council to strengthen local democracy, not by cancelling elections, but by adopting assemblies into their decision-making.
Further details in 🧵... (1/3)
committees.exeter.gov.uk/mgEPetitionD...
This is what democracy looks like
A roomful of people having small-group conversations as part of the GSI assembly on 22nd October 2025
Deliberation in action. People in #Exeter discussing priorities for what we need to do now to help us mitigate future risks as part of this afternoon's @gsiexeter.bsky.social assembly with @laurielaybourn.bsky.social
This assembly is a collaboration with @exeterassembly.bsky.social and @laurielaybourn.bsky.social.
#GSIExeter #ClimateAction #Community #CommunityAssembly
Promotional graphic for the University of Exeter GSI assembly on Wednesday 22nd October, 2:30pm - 4:30pm, Roborough Studios, Streatham Campus
Your future self will thank you for showing up at the @gsiexeter.bsky.social assembly on 22nd October... join us for something rather special!
Book your place now: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/gsi-assemb...
#Exeter #Assembly #TransformativeAdaptation
E-flyer promoting the GSI community assembly on Wednesday 22nd October from 14:30 to 16:30 at Roborough Studios, University of Exeter. What will the world look like in 2050, and how can we prepare now?
The next community assembly in #Exeter will be run in collaboration with the amazing @laurielaybourn.bsky.social, award-winning researcher, author and strategist. Together, we will visualise the world in 2050 and consider what our priorities should be now.
www.exeter.ac.uk/events/detai...
Promotional graphic for the next Exeter Community Assembly on Sunday 14th September, Exeter Community Centre (ground floor, accessible), 2pm - 4pm
Join us on Sunday 14th September to hear what we have planned and help shape our direction as we look ahead to 2026.
Exeter Community Centre (ground floor, accessible), 2pm - 4pm
Register your place: events.humanitix.com/community-ca...
#exeter #assembly #community
Great to see coverage of @exeterassembly.bsky.social's Cool Hub initiative yesterday, providing water and a place to cool down in Exeter city centre.
This initiative serves as a key example of the need for community adaptation in response to the climate crisis.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Oiv1...
We were on BBC Spotlight last night! 😀🥳📺
youtu.be/Oiv1uUk2tEs
We were at Exeter Central Station today to support the local community during the latest spell of extreme heat. This project was suggested at one of our recent assemblies, and is run by volunteers. We'll be back tomorrow - come and say hi if you are passing by! #heatwave #community #Exeter
Elmo enjoying cookies at the Exeter Community Assembly on 13th July 2025
Elmo enjoyed the cookies at our assembly on Sunday. Find out more about the assembly and the charter we created: www.exetercommunityassembly.org/assemblies/p...
Create our community charter. Featuring live music from local musician and activist Poppy Jabelman. Exeter Community Centre, EX4 3RG. Sunday 13th July from 2pm to 4pm.
Our next assembly will feature live music from special guest Poppy Jabelman - a local musician and activist.
We're also creating an Exeter community charter - outlining community priorities and the actions we'll take together to address them.
Register here: events.humanitix.com/create-our-c...
Promotional square for the next Exeter Community Assembly on Sunday 13th July from 2pm to 4pm at Exeter Community Centre.
On 13th July, 2-4pm at #Exeter Community Centre, we'll be creating a Community Charter that outlines the most pressing issues and priorities facing our community, along with the actions we plan to take together.
Register your place now: events.humanitix.com/create-our-c...
QR code for our community mapping form at https://forms.gle/pXQ5fcrVVEsJM53D8
Ahead of our next community assembly on Sunday 15th June, please fill in this very short form to get us started with our community mapping by telling us about the community groups you know 👇👇👇
forms.gle/pXQ5fcrVVEsJ...
#Exeter #Community #Assembly
Six degrees of separation: Mapping out community connections in Exeter together. Exeter Community Centre, 17 St. Davids Hill, Exeter EX4 3RG. Sunday 15th June 2pm to 4pm.
Join us on Sunday 15th June to identify and map the interconnections between different people, groups and organisations in #Exeter. What do we want? What do we need? And what do we have in common beyond our differences?
Reserve your place: events.humanitix.com/june-2025-co...
If you are in #Exeter tomorrow and you fancy discussing how you and your neighbourhood can drive change and become active citizens, come along and join us at 2pm 👇
Reserve your place events.humanitix.com/what-is-a-co...
#Assembly #DemocracyInAction
Community Assemblies: Why have them?, Exeter Community Centre, 17 St David's Hill, EX4 3RG, Sunday 11th May, 2pm to 4pm (you're my neighbour, not my enemy) - for more info go to https://www.exetercommunityassembly.org/assemblies
Are you an active citizen or a passive consumer? #community #assembly #citizen
Word cloud: housing, bikes and motorbikes, mutual aid, green spaces, dumping of rubbish, bridging division, cycling on pavements, dog poo, trees, properly insulated houses.
Here are some of the things that people in the St David's neighbourhood in #Exeter thought were important to them at our previous assembly on 14th April...
Please let us know if you want to suggest a more accessible venue in #Exeter - we're keen to make our events as accessible and inclusive as possible! Hope you can make it to the next one www.exetercommunityassembly.org/assemblies
Graphic showing Fore Street in Exeter to promote the next Exeter Community Assembly at Exeter Community Centre, 17 St David's Hill, EX4 3RG on Sunday 13th April 2025 from 2pm to 5pm.
Come along to our next community assembly, focused on the St David's neighbourhood of #Exeter...
- Exeter Community Centre, 17 St David's Hill, EX4 3RG
- Sunday 13th April 2025 - 2pm to 5pm
Everyone welcome!
More info: www.exetercommunityassembly.org/assemblies
