“If every adult spent £5 a week locally it would pump £1.8m a year into the Axminster economy.” . Next month, the Totally Locally group,… Read More »Fiver Fest comes to East Devon

“We hope that if a good compromise can be reached which can give families a peaceful sanctuary to care for loved ones’ graves, whilst encompassing… Read More »Managing wildlife in Sidmouth Cemetery

“with no coverage of council meetings, courts and crime.” “It has a great reputation for campaigning.” . Local newspapers have been really struggling: Support your… Read More »Sidmouth Herald to become a ‘good news’ title

vs no rock armour at Sidmouth, Devon . How do you protect the Eastern Beach? Try rock armour, as this video from the Jurassic Coast… Read More »Beach Management Plan: rock armour at West Bay, Dorset

“I see WFH as quite a positive development.” “Places like Sidmouth might even benefit from an exodus of WFH types from the cities.” . Smaller… Read More »Working from home: a Sidmouth perspective

“Do we design the architecture and the buildings shape us?” or “Was it penicillin that saved the day?” . “We have arrived at a new… Read More »How the environment shapes our health

Temporary moves to give over more road space to public transport, bikes and pedestrians may give way to more permanent measures . Over a year… Read More »Car-free cities: a rare moment to make radical change?

“We have a huge rural area and if bus patronage does not return to usual soon, there will be financial implications.” . Back in December… Read More »An uncertain future for bus services in Devon

Can people manage their personal carbon budget in the same way they might manage their personal finances? . This time last  year, there were several… Read More »How to measure and manage your carbon footprint

Old buildings survive “because they are durable, versatile and adaptable”. Heritage can support the sustainable management of change, particularly by allowing learning from past practices.… Read More »Heritage and the environment in Sidmouth

“What it doesn’t address is the present problem.” . Back in December, members of the BMP steering group attended a conference in Plymouth put on… Read More »Beach Management Plan: on hold?

“Rewilding is inspiring conservationists with its vision of restoring the lost abundance of nature. That same vision should apply to our homes and gardens, especially… Read More »Rewilding at home

The role of the office has changed dramatically. Both employers and employees are finding large-scale remote working is effective. Already, people are spending more money… Read More »Most office workers would like to continue working from home

“The case for addressing the climate and nature emergencies together.” . Earlier in the summer a report came out addressing two key issues: . Let… Read More »Restoring natural habitats to absorb carbon emissions

Conversion of Sidmouth’s Barclays to residential apartments . High streets are losing their retail and banking services: Our changing shopping habits – Vision Group for… Read More »Turning high street banks into housing