What can we do to help the backbone of the local economy? . We need to be looking after our local providers: Support your local… Read More »Support your local small business

‘Cycles for Key Workers’ Cycling is part of the solution to better neighbourhoods . Here’s the April newsletter from Sustrans: The latest evidence, case studies… Read More »April Sustrans newsletter: on your bike!

56 miles of pathways . The weather might have spoiled, but we still need to get out every day for some fresh air – even… Read More »Great ideas for walks in the Sid Valley

Working with Sidmouth Town Council and other local organisations to provide information and support. Contact Sid Valley HELP if you need help or want to… Read More »Help at hand: Sid Valley HELP

Growing up: how to create an urban garden. . Most of us are lucky enough to have access to a garden in the Sid Valley… Read More »Vertical gardens and green facades

How can we reduce mental hardship now and in the coming weeks? . The status of care homes has been called ‘the cinderella of the… Read More »Mental health issues in these difficult times

“PPE for care homes remains scandalously lacking, while at least 21 homes in Devon are infected” . A very important part of the life of… Read More »Devon care homes under pressure

“Wouldn’t it be lovely if all the new housing estates that are being built had a tiny area of woodland in among the houses?” . Earthwatch… Read More »tiny forests

… to mitigate the impact of coronavirus – but to become ‘a permanent instrument’ after the pandemic is over …   The idea of UBI… Read More »Universal Basic Income: Spain in a time of crisis

Coupling resilience with sustainability to bounce back stronger. . Other Transition Towns in the area are looking at life after Coronavirus: Transition Exeter Transition Exmouth… Read More »Transition Towns looking beyond Corornavirus

Can the pandemic be seen as a trial run for a zero-carbon world? . There have been huge impacts following lockdown: Dramatic drops in air… Read More »Coronavirus: the impact on the environment

East Devon MP is raising issues. Chamber of Commerce: “We need to formulate plans for ensuring a speedy recovery once the virus is defeated.” .… Read More »Support for Sidmouth business

Starting an e-trike delivery service for town centre shops. The lockdown is bringing new shopping models more quickly than expected. . The problem of Sidmouth’s… Read More »E-trikes for Sidmouth

Some have the luxury to be in lockdown in their homes. Others have no choice but to put themselves in harm’s way every day. Some… Read More »Lockdown does not affect everyone in the same way

Not just planting new trees – but protecting existing forests. . If we are to go carbon neutral, we’re going to have to do quite… Read More »Carbon offsetting and carbon credits