… setting the standard for low-carbon retirement developments… . There are ‘retirement villages’ springing up everywhere in the Sid Valley: Sidford retirement development > third… Read More »A net-zero carbon retirement village

Break the cycle by resisting both the social media-driven “attention economy” and the “unforgiving landscape of productivity.” . In a recent newsletter from the Baffler… Read More »An antidote to ‘doomscrolling’: Do Nothing

Engaging with patients’ voices: drop-in session and survey. Sid Valley Practice are exploring the option of extending the Beacon Medical Centre and moving the centre… Read More »Sidmouth Primary Care Improvement Project

“A range of options around personal dietary change was far more prominent in the media discussion of solutions than government policies, reforming agricultural practices or… Read More »Meat in the media

“… the meaning latent in the junk we collect” . We need to re-think the future of our high street and to go beyond ‘retail’:… Read More »A short history of buying stuff

“Could be a huge economic and environmental boost for the South West.” . The PM has committed to offshore wind: New plans to make UK… Read More »“Building back greener with clean wind energy”

“There is still no evidence that continuing rise in covid-19 cases linked to Exeter University has spread to the rest of the city.” Scientists warn… Read More »Exeter, the University and the spread of the coronavirus

Using council tax premiums on second homes to build affordable housing. But tax loopholes, shortage of council land and Airbnb are issues. . The well-to-do… Read More »Second homes and affordable housing

Steering Group to meet Tuesday 6th October. New research on erosion at Sidmouth: “When considering the future it is always helpful to have a view of… Read More »Beach Managment Plan: meeting and updates

“Somehow society is going to have to find a way (in a very short time) to encourage people to produce food and offer land-based enterprises… Read More »Decarbonising in Wales

They are currently responsible for 33% of global energy consumption and 39% of greenhouse gas emissions. . Buildings need a lot of carbon – “It… Read More »Decarbonising buildings

From feed-in tariff to feeding tariff? A food production subsidy, paid for by (some) consumers, to stimulate investment in sustainably produced food for local supply?… Read More »Transforming local food production with lessons from the electricity market

… tips and initiatives. . This month’s newsletter from Lyme Regis’ Transition Town group gives us some practical tips on energy: . GREEN ENERGY SPECIAL… Read More »How to find a green energy provider

Government commits to protect countryside for nature Wildlife Trusts launch national nature recovery campaign . The District Council is determined to help improve biodiversity: Creating… Read More »Creating a nature recovery network for East Devon and the UK

Community ownership… £5 sales… pop-up shops…? A renewed appreciation that Heritage is a money-spinner? . Today’s Herald online carries a piece about “concerns over the… Read More »Initiatives to help the high street