“The world of work can play a critical role in transitioning to a low-carbon economy, though that will depend on our ability to develop green… Read More »Upskilling for the new economy

“Delivering net zero in the right way can open up new global markets, deliver new job opportunities, and spur increased investment, innovation, and regional growth.”… Read More »The CBI on ‘net zero’, green technologies and biodiversity

“It’s clear that many firms see the benefits of achieving net zero, but there are a number of challenges that could be preventing their progression.”… Read More »Companies struggling to get to ‘net zero’

And what is the ‘Great South West’? . It was back in November 2019 that the ‘Western Gateway’ was launched: The Western Gateway is a… Read More »What is the ‘Western Gateway’?

“You need to check now that you’ve got an acceptable form of ID.” [Martin Shaw, former county councillor] . There will be local elections in… Read More »Local elections 4th May: get your voter ID sorted!

” It demonstrates a fundamental misunderstanding of what is needed to support activity in rural areas and is a backward step.” [Rural Services Network] .… Read More »The ‘rural England prosperity fund’ – what does it really mean?

“Encouraging responsible screen-time” “A guide to remote job searching” . Following fast on from last week’s posting: A guide to remote and hybrid working –… Read More »A guide to remote and hybrid working – part two

… following on from research into the history of the policy, and into the comment from the Town Council, the Chamber of Commerce and social… Read More »Do we want street trading in Sidmouth? Submission from VGS to EDDC consultation

“Much of our work is driven by loyal and dedicated volunteers.” [VGS chair Ian Gregory writing in the Herald] Friends of Glen Goyle Sustainable Sidmouth… Read More »VGS ‘working for a sustainable future’

“Livestock producers can be part of the solution to produce food sustainably rather than being the problem.” [Rob Hodgkins, sheep farmer, Hereford] . Pastoral farming… Read More »Sheep and climate change

“Rockfish will need to review their design works for the site and the planning permission prior to commencing works on site. This will result in… Read More »Further plans in Rockfish taking on the Drill Hall

“85% Of Workers Want Remote Work” . We know that more and more people are working ‘remotely’ in the Sid Valley and in East Devon:… Read More »A guide to remote and hybrid working

“We feel let down.” [Country Land and Business Association] There have been a few sarcastic comments on local community social media about Farmer Clarkson’s own… Read More »“What ambition do politicians have for the countryside?”

“We don’t know for sure what the distant future will be like, but a bee-light medium-term future is looming, and that is very disturbing… People… Read More »Seeing ‘sustainability’ as ‘longtermism’

“Give community-scale renewable energy a massive boost by empowering communities to sell their energy directly to local people” [Power for People] “Current regulations in the… Read More »Pushing for the Local Electricity Bill