May elections – While Plymouth is invulnerable Exeter could easily slip into “NOC” (No overall control) Labour has a huge majority on Plymouth City Council and will still be in charge whatever happens on 7 May. By contrast, the party’s longstanding control of Exeter City Co…

PINHOE, ST LOYES AND TOPSHAM WARDS - EXETER
We have three wards which have their services provided by Exeter City Council: #Pinhoe, #StLoyes and #Topsham.
Constituents might find this article informative.
eastdevonwatch.org/2026/04/02/m...

Contributions for David Reed - Hansard - UK Parliament Review the contributions made by David Reed that have been recorded in Hansard. Filter by keyword and date. Optionally also cover historical data.

EXETER'S ECONOMIC GROWTH & LIVING STANDARD ARE AMONG WORST IN COUNTRY'S LARGEST CITIES & TOWNS
The Tory MP for #Exmouth & #Exeter East has 3 wards in Exeter - #Pinhoe, #StLoyes & #Topsham.
Residents can assess if he's speaking up for them in parliament.
hansard.parliament.uk/search/Membe...

Phil Bialyk steers Exeter in a race to the bottom: economic growth and living standards amongst UK’s poorest Is this the real reason that Exeter City Council leader Phil “Turkey” Bialyk has made a takeover bid to annex 15 parishes from within Teignbridge District Council, 28 parishes from East Devon Distr…

EXETER'S ECONOMIC GROWTH & LIVING STANDARDS ARE AMONG THE WORST IN THE COUNTRY'S LARGEST CITIES & TOWNS
We have 3 wards in Exeter, #Pinhoe, #StLoyes & #Topsham. Residents are critical of local & national Labour & wonder what their MPs are doing about this.
eastdevonwatch.org/2026/03/19/p...

Exeter & Plymouth fail to make long list for UK City of Culture 2029, Exeter scrambles to hold elections Remember that Exeter City Council leader Phil “Turkey” Bialyk prioritised making a bid for this over holding elections and claimed he didn’t have the resources for both. He has now been force…

PINHOE, ST LOYES AND TOPSHAM WARDS - EXETER
Constituents in #Pinhoe, #StLoyes and #Topsham might find this article informative.
Residents in these wards have been critical of the Labour Exeter for wasting money and not providing good services.

eastdevonwatch.org/2026/03/18/e...

Exmouth & Exeter East Liberal Democrats' Exeter Survey Complete our survey of issues around Pinhoe, St Loye's, and Topsham to help us identify and prioritise what matters most to you.

PINHOE, ST LOYES & TOPSHAM WARDS - EXETER
Exeter Labour tried to cancel elections.
As a result of the @libdems.org.uk' efforts, these are now taking place.
We would welcome constituents in #Pinhoe, #StLoyes and #Topsham wards in Exeter to complete our survey.
digitallibdems.typeform.com/to/dW6EkFXF

Exmouth & Exeter East Liberal Democrats' Exeter Survey Complete our survey of issues around Pinhoe, St Loye's, and Topsham to help us identify and prioritise what matters most to you.

If you live in #Pinhoe, #StLoyes or #Topsham, please complete our local survey. digitallibdems.typeform.com/to/dW6EkFXF

Exeter council elections countdown begins People in Exeter will go to the polls early in May to cast their votes in a series of elections that almost didn’t happen.

PINHOE, ST LOYES AND TOPSHAM WARDS
We have three wards which have services provided by Exeter City Council: #Pinhoe, #StLoyes & #Topsham.
Constituents were grateful for the Lib Dems challenging the government to make sure these planned elections take place.
www.exmouthjournal.co.uk/news/2588141...

City council leader Phil Bialyk facing electoral oblivion Exeter Observer’s view of the ON/OFF May election fiasco: Secretary of State Steve Reed withdraws decision following legal advice in face of Reform UK High Court challenge, leaving city council lea…

PINHOE, ST LOYES & TOPSHAM WARDS
Our constituents in #Pinhoe, #StLoyes and #Topsham wards who signed our petition on doorsteps or completed the Exeter Lib Dems online or the @libdems.org.uk petitions are grateful that the planned elections will now take place.
eastdevonwatch.org/2026/02/17/c...

Turkeys to share £63m sweetener to fatten them for elections It is now being widely reported that Steve Reed, Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, would be making £63 millions available to local authorities undergoing reorganisat…

Constituents in #Pinhoe, #StLoyes and #Topsham wards in #Exeter might find this article interesting.
eastdevonwatch.org/2026/02/16/t...

Turkeys to share £63m sweetener to fatten them for elections It is now being widely reported that Steve Reed, Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, would be making £63 millions available to local authorities undergoing reorganisat…

Constituents in #Pinhoe, #StLoyes and #Topsham in #Exeter wards might find these article interesting.
eastdevonwatch.org/2026/02/16/t...

Our constituents in #StLoyes weren't happy with their planned @exetercouncil.bsky.social elections being cancelled.
One of their Conservative councillors defected to Reform UK Limited before Christmas. The residents weren't happy and their Conservative MP remained silent about this on social media.

Constituents in our #Pinhoe, #StLoyes & #Topsham wards are disappointed that Exeter Labour cancelled the planned local elections.
#StLoyes Ward Exeter City councillor defected from Conservative to Reform UK Limited without calling a by-election.

End the stitch-up: no more election delays Democracy delayed is democracy denied. Every voter deserves their voice to be heard on time, not whenever it suits those in power.

CANCELLED ELECTIONS
We have three wards which have their services provided by Exeter City Council: #Pinhoe, #StLoyes & #Topsham.
Exeter Labour have cancelled the planned local elections.
Please sign this petition if you feel it should have gone ahead.
www.libdems.org.uk/endthestitchup

CANCELLED ELECTIONS
Constituents in #Pinhoe, #StLoyes & #Topsham wards were disappointed that Exeter Labour cancelled planned local elections.
Devon County Cllr Edward Hill hasn't called a by-election. He was elected as Reform was expelled and is now sitting as an Advance Cllr.

How many councillors has Reform UK lost since May? A regularly updated list of all the local councillors that Reform UK has shed from the May local elections.

Ed Hill was elected as a Reform Devon County Cllr for #Pinhoe & Mincinglake and is now standing as Advance.
Angela Nash was also elected as a Reform Devon County Cllr for Wonford & #StLoyes and is now standing as Advance cllr.
They haven't called by-elections.
www.markpack.org.uk/175342/how-m...

Residents in #StLoyes Ward, #Exmouth & #Exeter East are aware their @exetercouncil.bsky.social Cllr, Alison Sheridan was elected as a Tory Councillor. She defected to Reform without calling a by-election, thus denying the people a vote. Constituents wonder whether she believes in democracy.

Can’t afford elections but Exeter joins the race to become “City of Culture 2029” No effort or money to run elections, he claims. Now we discover not only is Cllr “Turkey” Bialyk struggling to pursue his ambition to take over neighbouring districts he is also bidding for Exeter …

In #ExmouthandExeterEast we have three wards which are in Exeter: #Pinhoe, #StLoyes & #Topsham.
Constituents might find this article informative.
eastdevonwatch.org/2026/01/30/c...

What we stand for The core principles and values of the Liberal Democrats

Constituents in #StLoyes Ward #Exmouth & #ExeterEast have noted that Devon County Councillor, Angela Nash is now a Advance UK cllr. She was elected as Reform UK cllr in May 2025 & became independent in the Summer 2025.
She hasn't called a by-election.
Our values.
www.eeelibdems.org.uk/values

Let Exeter vote! - Exeter Liberal Democrats

Constituents in our #Pinhoe, #StLoyes and #Topsham Wards are being deprived the right to vote in the planned local elections in May.
Don't let Labour take away your right to vote. Sign our petition today:
www.exeterlibdems.org.uk/letexetervote

In #ExmouthandExeterEast we have three wards which have services provided by Exeter City Council: #Pinhoe, #StLoyes and #Topsham.

We have three wards which have services provided by Exeter City Council: #Pinhoe, #StLoyes and #Topsham.
We are delighted that the Liberal Democrats have tabled an amendment to stop Labour cancelling the planned local elections.

City of Sanctuary - City of Sanctuary UK More City of Sanctuary UK  News

Three wards in #ExmouthandExeterEast are in Exeter: #Pinhoe, #StLoyes & #Topsham.
Exeter is a city of sanctuary.
Cities of Sanctuary were initiated over 20 years ago.
Some Conservative, Labour & @libdems.org.uk led councils have become Cities of Sanctuaries.
More info:
cityofsanctuary.org

How many councillors has Reform UK lost since May? A regularly updated list of all the local councillors that Reform UK has shed from the May local elections.

The Devon County Council cllr for #Pinhoe & Mincinglake was expelled from Reform UK Limited last year. He now does the social media for Advance UK Exeter and Devon.
The Devon County Council cllr for Wonford & #StLoyes resigned from Reform UK Limited last year.
www.markpack.org.uk/175342/how-m...

Frustration over cancelled Exeter elections Other councils including Devon County Council and Teignbridge District Council have stepped up since Exeter announced its decision to offer help with running the 2026 elections if needed. But will …

We have THREE wards which have services provided by @exetercouncil.bsky.social: #Pinhoe #StLoyes #Topsham.
Residents think the Labour group are ‘running scared’ of having elections because they did badly last year.
The Lib Dems want these elections to take place.
eastdevonwatch.org/2026/01/18/f...

End the stitch-up: no more election delays Democracy delayed is democracy denied. Every voter deserves their voice to be heard on time, not whenever it suits those in power.

A Reform UK Devon County cllr was elected for Wonford and #StLoyes. She's now listed as 'Independent' with no political grouping.
We think that @exetercouncil.bsky.social elections must take place.
Sign this petition if you want these elections to go ahead.
www.libdems.org.uk/endthestitch...

ePetition - Protect Exeter residents’ right to vote – don’t cancel the 2026 City Council elections - Exeter City Council

In Wonford & #StLoyes division, a Reform UK @DevonCC Cllr was elected. She's now listed as 'Independent' with no political grouping, but apparently has had talks with Advance UK.
Sign this petition if want the @ExeterCouncil elections to go ahead.
Exeter: committees.exeter.gov.uk/mgEPetitionD...

Petition: By-elections to be called automatically when MPs defect to another party When an MP decides they want to defect to another party a by-election should be automatically triggered to allow the constituents the opportunity have their democratic right to agree or not with their...

Residents in #StLoyes Ward, #Exeter have seen their county councillor and city councillor switch political allegiances.

Sign this petition if you agree that MPs should face a by-election if they defect to another political party.
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/73...

End the stitch-up: no more election delays Democracy delayed is democracy denied. Every voter deserves their voice to be heard on time, not whenever it suits those in power.

Former UKIP candidate for #StLoyes Ward was elected as a Tory cllr in 2023. She has defected to Reform UK.
Labour at @exetercouncil.bsky.social want to cancel elections in May.
Please this @libdems.org.uk petition if you think these elections should take place.
www.libdems.org.uk/endthestitch...

ePetition - Protect Exeter residents’ right to vote – don’t cancel the 2026 City Council elections - Exeter City Council

Former UKIP candidate for #StLoyes Ward (2015 & 2019) was elected as a Tory councillor in May 2023. Last year, she defected to Reform UK.
Labour at @exetercouncil.bsky.social voted to cancel elections in May 2025.
Please sign Exeter City Council petition.
committees.exeter.gov.uk/mgEPetitionD...

Petition: By-elections to be called automatically when MPs defect to another party When an MP decides they want to defect to another party a by-election should be automatically triggered to allow the constituents the opportunity have their democratic right to agree or not with their...

Former UKIP candidate for #StLoyes Ward was elected as a Tory councillor in May 2023. Last year, she defected to Reform UK.
Kruger and Jenrick elected to be Tory MPs & defected to Reform UK.
If you think a by-election should be called, sign this.
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/73...