Exeter Conservatives Launch 2022 Local Elections Manifesto

Friday, 8 April, 2022

Conservatives Councillors and Candidates in St Davids Ward.

Exeter Conservatives this week launched their local election manifesto. Launching the manifesto, outside of the Customs House, on the Quay, Group Leader Cllr Andrew Leadbetter said that the manifesto was "A really different document that could show what a difference Conservatives could make in Exeter."

The launch was attended by Cllr Keith Sparkes, representing Topsham, and Peter Holland, representing St Loyes. Both are seeking re-election on the 5th May 2022.

You can download a copy of the manifesto, from the attachments section, just below.

The manifesto has ten themes.

1. Economic Stability.

2. Net Carbon Zero 30

3. Refuse and Recycling

4. Planning and Housing

5. The City Centre

6. Our Green Environment

7. A Conservative led Council - Our first 100 days.

Attachments

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Conservative Manifesto 2022	6.99 MB

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Andrew Leadbetter

Deputy Group Leader Conservative Party Exeter City Council

Exeter City Council - Councillor for Topsham Ward

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Andrew has been the County Councillor for Topsham and St Loyes since 1997 and one of the City Councillors for Topsham. He is Deputy Leader of the Conservative Group on Exeter City Council.

Keith Sparkes

Exeter City Council - Former Councillor for Topsham Ward

Former Councillor Keith Sparkes was elected to Exeter City Council in December 2019 as a Councillor for the Topsham Ward. Born in Exeter he attended Ladysmith First School, Ladysmith Middle School, Vincent Thompson High School, and Exeter College before moving away to University. He returned to Exeter in 2011.

Peter Holland

Exeter City Council - Councillor for St Loyes Ward

A City Councillor for the St Loyes ward and former Lord Mayor of Exeter. Cllr. Peter Holland has lived in Exeter for over 40 years. He was formerly Deputy Chairman of the Exeter Conservative Association, Peter is married with two sons. He works closely with families and community groups and aims to facilitate a supportive and inspiring environment for local residents. He will continue to work, first and foremost, to represent residents’ interests and focus on the issues that matter to you. Peter is a Governor of St.John's Hospital Educational Foundation and a life member of the National Association of Head teachers.

Yolonda Henson

Exeter City Council - Councillor for St Loyes Ward

Yolonda Henson is a Conservative City Councillor for St Loyes and Deputy Lord Mayor of Exeter.

She is also a Freeman of the City of Exeter.

Tel: 01392 446956

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Aric Gilinsky

Association Deputy Chairman (Political)

Exeter City Council Candidate for the Newtown and St Leonards ward.

Aric Gilinsky is the Deputy Chairman (Political) for Exeter Conservative Association and a Deputy Chairman of the Riverside Branch. He grew up in Glasgow, and has lived in Exeter since 2013. Aric stood for in the St Leonards ward in 2022.

Cynthia Thompson

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David Moore

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