Starting at the Beginning

Having moved to Exeter 13 years ago, and realising that this area of Exeter had clearly been neglected for many years, I contacted Exeter City Council (ECC) with a view to introducing much needed improvements.
Their response? That good old 'stand by' excuse.....
"Lack of Resources". Amazing isn't? Years pass and, despite massive hikes in Council Taxes, Lack of Resources is the continued excuse.
Given ECC's 'lack of resources', I was somewhat suprised to receive a letter from Paul Faulkner, Head of Parks and Open Spaces, complaining about the small quanity of building materials that I had placed to the rear of my house on the grass verge in Looe Road Park. These materials left the footpath clear and were laid on, and covered with, heavy-duty polythene and had not been used because of the continuing wet weather. Given that these materials had only been 'in situ' for 2-3 days I was more than a little surprised to receive a letter threatening me with 'removal by ECC staff and subsequent invoicing for the cost' from Paul Faulkner (ECC's Head of Parks and Open Spaces). It would seem that whilst ECC 'lack the resources' to address the ongoing dog mess, and many other problems, there are sufficient 'resources' to waste on 'browbeating' letters to the taxpayers of this community.

Watch this Blog for news of my, and others, (failed) attempts to enlist the support of St.David's Residents and Business Association (now St.David's Neighbourhood Partnership). A perfect example of a misnomer!
Not wishing to be seen to exclude anyone, I shall also be including my experiences relating to Exeter Parks Watch, both as as an organisation and specific individuals and their connection with SDNP and their falure to support our community.