The new Arts and Culture East Devon (ACED) website launches . Last month, the latest local art project was unveiled: Titled “A Sidmouth Map,” this… Read More »Networking culture & heritage across East Devon
“As the owners of more and more of the basic building blocks of everyday life, asset managers shape the lives of each and every one… Read More »Private asset managers and public services
“Whilst these plans are still in their infancy, it is clear that we are ambitious and driven to move forward at pace.” [Plymouth and South… Read More »Plymouth freeport: how much do we know?
“Given the growing interest in food sustainability and environmental concerns” [Radio 4 Food Programme] The pilot is starting with food banks: Forestry England will supply… Read More »Eating more wild venison
“Challenging notions of sustainable fishing and showing how human actions cause widespread environmental destruction.” [Seaspiracy] . From a recent posting, here’s a fabulous photo of… Read More »The cost of fish farming
“Get the message across!” “Not one, but six seats remain empty after the elections. These seats will be open for co-option, where existing councillors can choose… Read More »Local democracy: Six vacant seats on the Town Council
Despite it being a popular tourist destination there is a true sense of community. [Zhara Simpson, Devon Live] . On the Visit Sidmouth website, we… Read More »Sidmouth: ‘revered by locals and visitors alike’
How popular are they? How safe are they? How regulated should they be? How successful are the UK trials? How much part of sustainable travel… Read More »E-scooters: questions, questions
Making trucks pay for the damage they cause will raise a lot more money, deliver a large reduction in emissions and reduce the death toll… Read More »Trucks are heavy
“Any rejuvenation of British society requires a re-empowerment of local government which should again be given adequate resources to act on their own initiative.” [Patrick… Read More »“The decline of local democracy”
“In the context of climate change we know there will be another pandemic. We know that environmental hazards and antimicrobial resistance will have a profound… Read More »Pandemics and climate change
“The average electric car puts 2.24 times more stress on roads than a similar petrol vehicle – and 1.95 more than a diesel.” [University of… Read More »Electric vehicles are heavy
The purpose of a rain garden is to collect rainwater, but that’s just the first step. Once water has collected, the garden should disperse it… Read More »Rain gardens: a guide to a good idea for our time
“The world is looking for ways renewable sources can be used to meet our increasing energy demands. With the goal of reducing carbon emissions, the… Read More »Wave energy generation for Sidmouth?
Autonomy said it hopes its proposed pilot will “make the case for a national basic income and more comprehensive trials to fully understand the potential of a… Read More »What would be the costs/benefits of a Universal Basic Income?