“We aim to catalyse an upturn in the fortunes of Portland and Weymouth which, like so many coastal communities, has long been in need of… Read More »Regenerating Lyme Bay’s coastal communities

“The proposal will replace the old and tired timber constructed units with new contemporary modular beach huts… much better equipped to last in this harsh… Read More »New beach huts proposed: ‘a long-term investment in Sidmouth’s seafront’

“Before a final recommendation is made in November 2025, residents, businesses, and community members across East Devon are invited to share their views.” [East Devon… Read More »Have your say on the future of local government in Devon

“planting of kelp forests, farming of shellfish and the planting of artificial reefs to provide surfaces for marine flora to flourish and, as with the… Read More »Restoring our sea beds: “a sea change in nutrition and brain health”

“The exhibition shows the most thrilling examples of turning music into colour.” [review] . Last month, the Graham Cooper: ‘Visual Music’ exhibition of extraordinary paintings were… Read More »Graham Cooper: ‘Visual Music’: refreshing the walls @ the Dissenters

Early last month, there was a well-attended Sidmouth Annual Town Assembly – at which both members of the council and members of the public could pose questions… Read More »The Vision Group for Sidmouth twenty years on: the presentation

The 2019 Constitution adopted by the Vision Group for Sidmouth has been amended. It was formally adopted in May 2025 to reflect changes over the past six… Read More »Updated VGS constitution: May 2025

“Several charities are warning that the Planning Bill could bulldoze wildlife.” [Energy Live News] . There is growing concern about how the key changes set out in… Read More »“It’s not ‘nature or development’. It’s both.”

“a long meeting and a great deal was said…” [VGS representative] . Earlier in the week, there was a much-delayed meeting of the Sidmouth Beach… Read More »Sidmouth Beach Management Plan – advisory group meeting 22nd May

“There are similarities between the proposed rock structures at Sidmouth and the Hengistbury Head Long Groyne project” Sidmouth Beach Management Plan advisory group to meet… Read More »Sidmouth Beach Management Plan: a comparison

“promoting environmental awareness“ The Sidmouth Repair Café will be at Connaught Gardens between 10am and 5pm on Saturday 17th May – in the small garden… Read More »Repair Café @ Sea Fest

“East Devon MP urges more action on safer school routes” . The Sidmouth Cycling Campaign‘s latest newsletter has arrived: Welcome to our May newsletter about… Read More »Cycling in the Sid Valley – May 2025 newsletter

“A closer relationship between humanity and the seas can save the communities most at risk of the human-caused impact on the oceans, as well as… Read More »How to communicate better about our rising sea levels

Elections “could be one of the most consequential polls in the county’s modern political history”. [Devon Live] . The final 2025 Devon County Council elections results are… Read More »Devon County Council election 2025: the results

“Corruption costs business and society, providing benefit for just a corrupt few. Ultimately, we all pay the price. These corrupt practices are a parasitic blight… Read More »Corruption at Cranbrook