Blog | Councillor Joe Whibley

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Jun 171 min read

Keep Our Kids Safe

Hi all, Just to say that I have had a long chat with Jenna, who has started this incredibly popular new group on Facebook. I’m extremely...

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May 52 min read

Exmouth Update - May 2024

Hi all - just a round up of things that you need to know in the Exmouth area. Hopefully Non-political, hopefully informative! Exmouth...

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How low can we go? LGBTQ+ History and Sunak’s Shameful Comments.

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Feb 73 min read

How low can we go? LGBTQ+ History and Sunak’s Shameful Comments.

NB: I felt I had to write the following to calm down! Regardless of your views on transgender people today’s been maddening. If it makes...

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Joemustdobetter - official

Dec 26, 20232 min read

Parking in Exmouth - a roundup.

Here's a short explanation of the various parking related issues in Exmouth at the moment. Please be aware that EDDC are well aware of...

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The Exmouth Gateway Consultation Part 2 - Please have your say. But not on the underpass…..

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Nov 22, 20234 min read

The Exmouth Gateway Consultation Part 2 - Please have your say. But not on the underpass…..

Devon County Council has launched the next phase of consultation for the Exmouth Gateway project. Some say it’s great, some think it’s a...

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Listen to People Before Closing Rail Ticket Offices

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Jul 16, 20232 min read

Listen to People Before Closing Rail Ticket Offices

You have until 26th of July to submit your thoughts to the consultation at the following address... https://www.exmouthjoe.com/post/liste...

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Jun 28, 20234 min read

Jewson, Retirement Flats, Planning and Ageism….

Just to note: I am not on East Devon District Council’s planning committee, but did chair the Town Planning Committee’s meeting where we...

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I understand the apathy but your vote IS important!

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May 1, 20232 min read

I understand the apathy but your vote IS important!

Hi all - it's election week, and it's been a strange one. I thought this week about filing a missing persons report for two of the...

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Election Time - make sure you know what's true and what isn't... And who's to blame for what.

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Mar 23, 20235 min read

Election Time - make sure you know what's true and what isn't... And who's to blame for what.

THE HEADLINES! Simon Jupp criticises EDDC services and Council Tax Rises - They’ve risen by £5 a year, a tiny proportion of those...

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The Pavilion is not being knocked down or moved!

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Jan 28, 20232 min read

The Pavilion is not being knocked down or moved!

There have been some rumours, shocked posts and, quite frankly, lies circulating recently regarding the future of the Pavilion. The...

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Joemustdobetter - official

Dec 3, 20221 min read

Councillor Joe Whibley - Help with the Cost of Living

Exmouth Specific Help Exmouth Food Bank https://exmouthfoodbank.org.uk Open Door Centre - community cafe, other advice and help....

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Nov 29, 20222 min read

The Future of Exmouth Police Station 🚔

Over the last year there’s been significant news in terms of the now decaying Exmouth Police Station. Following a massive police...

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Nov 26, 20222 min read

Exmouth welcomes refugees - My thoughts.

I note with interest the news that a group of refugees from the Manston migration centre will soon be arriving in Exmouth. I’d like you...

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Social Media and The Monster that Controls Us

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Nov 7, 20223 min read

Social Media and The Monster that Controls Us

On a recent, rare trip to see my folks in Cambridgeshire I had a few hours to spare in London between trains. I thought I'd visit the...

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Pride - why we still need it and those who disagree.

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Jul 4, 20223 min read

Pride - why we still need it and those who disagree.

Having helped to set up, attended and played music at the marvellously organised Exmouth Pride day last month, I was, as I am every year,...

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Safeguarding: What does it do and what does EDDC need to learn?

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May 19, 20223 min read

Safeguarding: What does it do and what does EDDC need to learn?

We need the investigation into EDDC over the John Humphrey affair to be swift and impartial, and the council’s membership need to wake up...

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The Real King of Watersports in Exmouth?

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Mar 15, 20223 min read

The Real King of Watersports in Exmouth?

A two year old article... What follows is an article written 2 years ago, at a time when serious questions were being asked about the...

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Car Parks in Exmouth - it’s not all bad news…

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Feb 15, 20223 min read

Car Parks in Exmouth - it’s not all bad news…

If you park in East Devon’s car parks for more than an hour and a half each week - get a permit! It’ll save you money and protect you...

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Exmouth: What happened to the Levelling Up Fund bid? | Opinion

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Oct 18, 20212 min read

Exmouth: What happened to the Levelling Up Fund bid? | Opinion

Originally published on Nub News, 15th October 2021. A bid from Devon County Council, originally written and conceived by EDDC, to secure...

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Aug 1, 20213 min read

Updates on all things Exmouth.

I’m off for a couple of weeks and the council phone will be turned off - it’s been a long year in my school day job and I need a little...

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