The built environment accounts for 40% of global carbon emissions. [Arch Daily] . Buildings have to get greener. But how? Firstly is the idea of retrofitting… Read More »Sustainable architecture: going beyond ‘single use’ buildings
Can local government learn from Ukraine’s planning system, “implementing the highest standards of transparency, and accountability”? [DREAM – Digital Restoration Ecosystem for Accountable Management] . CORRUPTION… Read More »Corruption at East Devon: ten years on from the Cllr Brown scandal
“Our School Streets programme tackles the congestion, poor air quality and road safety concerns.” [Sustrans] . Five years ago, county councillors were faced with the… Read More »School Streets and Play Streets
“The Transition Streets programme helps people reduce their bills and live more sustainably by taking practical action together.” [Three Rivers District Council] . Following on… Read More »Transition Streets: building community resilience and connection
“Communities should be obliged to generate at least **% of the power usage in their community.” ‘Those who want a zero-carbon future can now part-own… Read More »Making local wind power happen
“Here’s what world leaders need to know, though. Transition is not just an aspiration, it’s practical action. Community-owned renewables, local food, sharing resources, building systems… Read More »What is ‘transition’?
The hubs will offer a counter service operated by the Post Office, open Monday to Friday from 9am until 5pm, where customers of all major… Read More »‘The Bank of Sidmouth’: banking hubs come to East Devon
“Over half take action to reduce their environmental impact, but also report barriers such as high costs, lack of information, and uncertainty in local support… Read More »Rural businesses and the environment
… to reduce illegal flytipping. “We can all do our bit, then – from recycling our DIY stuff to treading lightly online.” . Back in… Read More »Devon recycling centres open for DIY waste
Petitioning DEFRA . The Institute for Agriculture and Horticulture looks at how to improve staff resilience and strengthen your business – and that includes creating a… Read More »How to improve staff resilience: the four-day week
“We are considering taking a new approach with more emphasis on how beautiful places and buildings can be planned at the outset through the local… Read More »Draft East Devon Local Plan – what about good design?
Navigating the job market in the Green Transition . City & Guilds are keen on developing Green Skills and Sustainability – and with that in… Read More »Developing green skills for a sustainable future
The Green Jobs Barometer also showed that green jobs “tend to be higher quality jobs”, with higher levels of pay and greater levels of job… Read More »Green jobs ‘soaring’ in the South West
Consultation period to run until Friday 18 January 2024 . The District Council has just agreed to push ahead with plans to build an 8,000-home new… Read More »Draft East Devon Local Plan – what’s your view?
“Cities hold the potential to pioneer a comprehensive climate agenda, serving as laboratories for sustainable initiatives, cross-sectoral innovations and community-oriented strategies.” [ArchDaily] . Across Europe, cities… Read More »Lessons in environmental resilience: what cities can teach towns