“In common with other councils, we are in complex and continuing negotiations with the Government about how they support us.” [John Hart, Leader, Devon County… Read More »“Devon County Council is not going bankrupt.”
“The government is waking up to the fact that 40% of constituencies are rural and these votes will be crucial to winning the next election.… Read More »Good news for rural areas?
“It is time to address supply and demand in an integrated way, freeing up land for the production of nutritious food to address the food… Read More »‘Sugar pollution’: should the ‘producer pay’?
“Flooding is now more extensive and will be worse still by 2025.” [Halcrow Group report] . Today’s Herald reports that the A375 near Sidford has been… Read More »Sidford Business Park: flooding issues
“Although the figures for the UK are still too high, the country has made headway.” “The King will mark his 75th birthday with an anti-waste… Read More »Reducing food waste, reducing food poverty
“DON’T BIN IT!” . Last week was Recycle Week in the UK and tomorrow is REPAIR Café day in Sidmouth! Devon joined in The BIG Recycling Hunt, RECYCLE… Read More »Recycle, repair, reuse, upcycle!
No plans as yet for a ‘meat tax’ – but support for ‘sugar and salt taxes’. . What behaviours should be encouraged/discouraged by government –… Read More »Meat tax? Sugar tax? Salt tax?
“Much of the change needed to deliver net zero for the transport sector is already underway and makes sense even without the global imperative of… Read More »Net-zero gateway to the South West?
“Bridging the Gap: Connecting Communities” [Community Transport Assn] “This is a time to spotlight the incredible efforts of our volunteers who work tirelessly to provide… Read More »Celebrating Community Transport
“For a bigger transformation in the long-term we still need to move beyond the single food focus and change whole dietary habits and our food… Read More »Are plant-based meat alternatives ‘real alternatives’?
“Locavores believe that locally grown food is fresher, better-tasting, and more nutritious than conventional or imported food; and that it provides a healthier diet than… Read More »What’s a “locavore”?
“Supporters of the Low Traffic Neighbourhood say it makes for cleaner residential streets, but protesters say it is just sending the traffic elsewhere, causing congestion… Read More »How are we going to reduce congestion on Exeter’s streets?
“They spew out toxic fumes, ruin neighbourhood peace, harm wildlife and cause noise pollution. It’s time we got rid.” [Simon Kelner, i-news] . It’s been… Read More »Ban leaf blowers?!
“It helps us make more informed predictions about changes in the environment, so that we can deploy mitigation efforts earlier.” [John Hopkins University] But: “AI… Read More »How can AI help us tackle climate change?
“… can deliver considerable climate benefits: reduced waste, reduced emissions from refrigerated transport/storage/refrigeration and improved climate mitigation/adaption” [Sustain] . We very much need to be rethinking how we… Read More »The benefits of eating local: using localised food systems