The efforts of WI members all over the country to help their local hospitals by sewing scrubs, face masks, scrub bags and other items has… Read More »Help at hand: the WI

If we can change our behaviour to fight this emergency, could we also do it to avert a climate emergency? . A long time ago,… Read More »The envioronmental fallout from the coronavirus crisis

“What can be better to fight the corona blues than making repairs?” . Over a year ago, the Manchester Declaration was launched: . “The UK… Read More »#FixAtHome campaign

“Flood the world with messages of hope, optimism, and above all, action.” . It is now 50 years ago since Denis Hayes coordinated the first… Read More »Earth Day 2020

“We need to look hard at the future of our transport system and Covid-19 has accelerated the scrutiny of the status quo.” . If people… Read More »The electric bike revolution

… helping people create and sustain public spaces that build strong communities … . Can we look forward to rejuvenated streets? One way would be… Read More »Rejuvenating our streets

Crises historically lead to social change but much depends on whether lockdown behaviours stick. . You can, of course, change people’s perceptions – and therefore… Read More »How to change our habits

… working remotely … greater appreciation for British food … shorter supply chains … more home-grown food … revitalisation of rural holiday destinations … innovations… Read More »The longer-term impacts on rural life

“Hopefully, this period of time will be one that strengthens local networks so that when we come out the other side, we’ll be better prepared… Read More »Help at hand: Salvation Army

The longer-term effects of the crisis on the wider food and farming industry – and the impact on the supermarkets and food availability for consumers.… Read More »The longer-term impacts on farming

A clear pattern of response is being played out by most governments: denial, fumbling and, eventually, lockdown. In parallel, political narratives and cultural norms are… Read More »As governments dither, authority is challenged

Promoting Economic Resilience: “New mixed development should… consider the values of homeworking to the economic vibrancy of the Sid Valley.” . Sidmouth’s economy is made… Read More »The working from home revolution

How local strategies, developed in response to a national crisis, could help change our food system for the better in future. . The Sidmouth community… Read More »Local community support through food

“Council workers are the unsung heroes.” . Over the last weeks, air pollution has plummeted – but so has revenue from council car parks: .… Read More »Councils to be given extra cash

Staying open to serve essential public projects and the self-employed trades in our local communities. . Local volunteer organisations are rising to the challenge –… Read More »Help at hand: Bradfords