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Exeter Library @exeterlibrary.bsky.social · Jul 4

We now offer Dyslexic Edition books alongside our adult Large Print fiction books. 🔎📚

What makes them Dyslexic Editions? They look like regular large print books, but are printed on a different colour paper to make reading more accessible.

You can find them at the end of our Large Print section.

An example of some of the Dyslexic Edition books.

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Rose Lelliott @roselell.bsky.social · Jun 22

Exeter Labour’s #GreatGetTogether celebrating having more in common than that which divides us. We decorated the Jo Cox plaque in Belmont Park with bunting - which everyone wrote their favourite part of our community on - and hung up hearts with messages for Jo ❤️ @jocoxfoundation.bsky.social

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Rose Lelliott @roselell.bsky.social · May 4

Congratulations to Andy Ketchin, who won here. You’re very lucky to represent an area with such wonderful residents, who I’ve loved speaking to for the last six months.

I’ll keep speaking out on the issues I raised in my campaign, like SEND support and women’s street safety.

Rose Lelliott @roselell.bsky.social · May 4

Sadly we didn’t get the result we hoped for here but I’m so pleased for James Cookson, our new Labour councillor for Topsham.

I’ve learnt so much standing for election for the first time and pushed myself out of my comfort zone. Thank you to everyone who helped and supported ❤️

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In Otter News @in-otter-news.bsky.social · Apr 27

Here is a baby otter to make you feel better about everything.

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Rose Lelliott @roselell.bsky.social · Apr 27

Also would be interested in learning more about this and how I can support protecting our landscapes against pesticide use!

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Rose Lelliott @roselell.bsky.social · Apr 27

And I want to stand up to protect our bees! You have my full support on this and if I am elected, I will push for DCC to better protect our bees and natural landscapes. Thank you for all you do

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Rose Lelliott @roselell.bsky.social · Apr 27

Hi Bex, yes absolutely! I’d like to see firmer action on pesticide use and the contracts given to conduct “weed sprays” - Exeter City Council ended the routine use of glyphosate in 2023 and I’d like to see DCC adapt this too. I take a lot of comfort in nature and want to protect the local landscapes

Bex (RebeccaComms) @rebeccabroad.com · Apr 25

Devon County Council elections coming up! @andyketchin.bsky.social @roselell.bsky.social if elected how will you commit to a pesticide-free, greener urban environment in Exeter?

(None of my other candidates are on this platform)

More info: www.devonwildlifetrust.org/blog/nick-br...

Vote for Nature: Demand Action on Pesticide Reduction This Election | Devon Wildlife Trust

On Thursday 1 May 2025, the Devon County Council local election is an opportunity to vote with nature in mind and call for a reduction in the widespread use of toxic pesticides.

www.devonwildlifetrust.org

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Rose Lelliott @roselell.bsky.social · Apr 21

One of the reasons why I’m standing to be a Devon County Councillor is because I want to use my personal experiences to help others.

As a young person with experience of SEND issues, I’m ready to be a voice for struggling children and families waiting to get support in.

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Rose Lelliott @roselell.bsky.social · Apr 9

I was really honoured to welcome
@marycreagh.bsky.social our Nature Minister to St David’s and Haven Banks yesterday to talk about the positive an impact Labour govt is having on our community.

Nature is a huge personal comfort for me, so I will always stand up for our beautiful landscapes

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Rose Lelliott @roselell.bsky.social · Apr 5

Big campaign afternoon in St David’s and Haven Banks today with @steveracemp.bsky.social and special guests @chriscurtis94.bsky.social and @benbradshaw.bsky.social

I used to shadow Ben on the doorstep when I first started canvassing so having him campaign for me as a candidate was a special moment!

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Ben Bradshaw @benbradshaw.bsky.social · Apr 5

Lovely to be back in #Exeter today to support our wonderful candidates in the county council elections & MP Steve Race.

Steve Race MP @steveracemp.bsky.social · Apr 5

☀️ beautiful sunny day talking to residents in #Pennsylvania for @teamlabouruk.bsky.social candidate Tony Badcott, and in #HavenBanks for @roselell.bsky.social, who will both make fantastic DCC councillors.

We were also joined by special guests @benbradshaw.bsky.social & @chriscurtis94.bsky.social!

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Steve Race MP @steveracemp.bsky.social · Apr 5

☀️ beautiful sunny day talking to residents in #Pennsylvania for @teamlabouruk.bsky.social candidate Tony Badcott, and in #HavenBanks for @roselell.bsky.social, who will both make fantastic DCC councillors.

We were also joined by special guests @benbradshaw.bsky.social & @chriscurtis94.bsky.social!

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Rose Lelliott @roselell.bsky.social · Mar 31

Devon County Council are saving money at the expense of women's safety 👇https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c3vwgrvyvnro

Devon County Council to dim street lights to help save cash

A 12-month trial of the scheme could help save about £300,000 per year, Devon County Council says.

www.bbc.co.uk

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Rose Lelliott @roselell.bsky.social · Mar 30

It’s really tough putting yourself out there for election and I have a new found respect for people that do so. I am sorry this has happened @exetergreens.bsky.social - no candidate deserves this.

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Rose Lelliott @roselell.bsky.social · Mar 30

Really poor from Exeter Reform and their chair. It’s not hard to disagree with someone politically without resorting to unnecessary personal attacks. Every candidate who stands is a human being, which is something a lot of people apparently forget. I have a lot of respect for my fellow candidates.

Reform Party UK Exposed @reformexposed.bsky.social · Mar 30

Reform UK’s Ed Hill Branch Chair Exeter and candidate for Topsham, Devon.

Mocking a Green Party activist for trying to canvass his house. Obviously doesn’t believe in privacy / GDPR. Here he has published the pic taken from his door camera just to try to make a joke.

And he trained as a lawyer.

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Rose Lelliott @roselell.bsky.social · Mar 30

... A group of young women working as doctors at the hospital told me that they are fearful when they walk home at night now because of the lack of appropriate street lighting. They only live across the road from the hospital but no lighting means it is now a dangerous commute when on a night shift

Rose Lelliott @roselell.bsky.social · Mar 30

NHS day of action yesterday with @rachelhart.co.uk and Ellen (alongside usual county council campaigning) getting the message out about @rthonwesstreeting.bsky.social fixing the NHS.

Shift workers here are facing safety concerns because of Tory-led DCC switching the streetlights off...

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Rose Lelliott @roselell.bsky.social · Mar 23

They have also failed to fix sensors on lights that stay on all day - this would be the logical first step in saving money and cutting carbon, surely?

Rose Lelliott @roselell.bsky.social · Mar 23

There needs to be well lit routes in city centres. It's a measure that prevents violence against women and girls, increases accessibility and reduces crime. This trial is based on a pilot in rural parts of Devon which have such different needs to us here in a city.

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Rose Lelliott @roselell.bsky.social · Mar 23

This week, Devon County Council will dim 80% of their streetlights. It comes at the expense of resident's safety - as a young woman who walks to the train station for work early, it will impact how safe I feel when walking. There has been no consultation with community groups or businesses.

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Steve Race MP @steveracemp.bsky.social · Mar 21

Fantastic news that GB Energy has awarded over £3m to Devon Partnership Trust to install rooftop solar.

☀️ investment in three sites in Exeter
📉 energy bills will come down, meaning more money to invest in services
📚 money for schools to be announced soon

www.gov.uk/government/n...

Great British Energy to cut bills for hospitals and schools

Great British Energy's first project will put rooftop solar panels on 200 schools and 200 hospitals - cutting energy bills.

www.gov.uk

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Sarah Owen MP @sarahowen.org.uk · Mar 19

"Adolescence" is creating important conversations about the violent content seen by boys and young men and the devastating consequences that can have.

It is so important that our violence against women and girls strategy works with schools to tackle pervasive misogyny.

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Rose Lelliott @roselell.bsky.social · Mar 19

Having a rising culture like this online at the same time as an epidemic of violence against women is really worrying. Carol, Louise and Hannah Hunt were killed by a man who watched hours of Andrew Tate content and misogynistic podcats. Hats off to Stephen Graham - this series will save lives.