Finding a model to ensure food security and reasonable prices, while striving to increase sustainability and reduce global warming. . Last month, the MP for… Read More »The Agriculture Bill and the future for England’s farmers
Free Webinars from the Devon Maritime Forum . From the latest newsletter: . DMF/LNP Summer Seminars 2020 . Organised and hosted by the DMF in… Read More »A Blue Recovery: “a healthier, cleaner, greener marine”
How much provision is there already? . There have been concerns about the image of Sidmouth: “We need to show Sidmouth in its best light.”… Read More »Byelaws and bad behaviour on the beach
“… so we can have cleaner streets, oceans, and beautiful communities” . A new campaign is with us, as reported by the Independent: Plastic Free… Read More »Plastic Free July – the campaign starts
How can we create a better food future for all in a post-Covid world? . BBC Radio 4’s Food Programme has been doing some very… Read More »Rethinking Food
“Sidmouth folks’ beach ball” . Yesterday’s posting captured some of the dismay at people overdoing it on the beach: “We need to show Sidmouth in… Read More »Sidmouth: “a lovely community”
“If people find our beach covered in rubbish they won’t come back. If they experience antisocial behaviour until late in the night, they won’t come… Read More »“We need to show Sidmouth in its best light.”
Educate and collaborate! Let wildlife move uninhibited through your garden! . Earlier this month, a new group dedicated to helping wildlife was formally set up:… Read More »Ideas on how the Sid Valley can enhance its biodiversity
– a resurgence in interest in ‘local food’. . Over the past few weeks, there have a couple of developments focussing on the issues around… Read More »Community Supported Agriculture in East Devon
Should volunteers step in to clear up the mess? . The Sidmouth Plastic Warriors were out in strength a fortnight ago – the purpose being… Read More »Litter on the beach
“The Business and Planning Bill – a break in the clouds for the development industry.” “Key decisions will be taken from local councils and handed… Read More »New planning bill proposed
… as people take stock of their work/life balance. . Recent pieces have looked at the possible trend towards head office decentralization in favour of… Read More »Working from home becomes the norm
Whilst the old Alma Bridge structure has been removed. . Back in August last year, work started on the replacement Alma Bridge: Work on replacing… Read More »The new Alma Bridge swings into place.
“A vibrant town depends on visitors.” . There has understandably been unease about the ‘easing’ of lockdown – and the influx of visitor to tourist… Read More »Making Sidmouth pubs and cafés safe and welcoming
Rethinking the tourism model . The tourist industry is desperate to reopen: Devon and Cornwall get ready to #WelcomeBack visitors from July 4 – Cornwall… Read More »Looking to a new kind of tourism after the corornavirus