Is it possible for a nation like Britain to be entirely self-sufficient in food? . It depends who you speak to about the ‘sustainability’ of… Read More »Autarky in Devon

“There’s no sign of a drop in CO2 emissions.” “Invest in local green technology improving climate change resilience.” . COP27 has finished. Emissions will continue,… Read More »COP27: the view from Devon

On the one hand: “extra funding for adult social care” On the other hand: “surging demand for help and support for vulnerable children and adults,… Read More »Funding social care in Devon

“Make conscious choices that will have a positive impact on the planet, such as buying sustainable brands, donating to charity or volunteering to do conservation… Read More »Shopping locally and ethically at Christmas

“Rural areas are not on a level playing field with urban areas.” “Those living in rural areas are feeling the burden of historic cost-of-living increases… Read More »Underfunding and neglect in rural England

Continuing doubts about the expansion of Brixham fish market. Fears about the effects of more trawling and dredging. The withdrawal of fish export subsidies. Talking… Read More »More questions about fish and fishing from Brixham

A network of community organisations, churches, libraries, businesses and other faith groups have opened their doors… . There is a real movement to help folk… Read More »“Warm Welcome Spaces” in Sidmouth

A West Country holiday park business is to close some site areas to reduce energy consumption. “This is clearly not the time to be giving… Read More »Tourist industry struggles with energy bills

and getting informed . There have been goings-on in Devon during the COP27 in Egypt: COP27: Climate change protesters take to streets in Plymouth –… Read More »COP27 and Devon

“… the need for energy demand reduction and energy efficiency.” . We need to be insulating our homes: Insulate! – Vision Group for Sidmouth Energy… Read More »“An emergency insulation plan to cut bills this winter”

“Please don’t forget us.” . How can we ‘level up rural’? Rural cost-of-living emergency: latest – Vision Group for Sidmouth Digital investment in rural areas… Read More »Calls for a “rural taskforce”

Issues mount as winter approaches – but the Citizens’ Advice is at hand. . There have been more reports today about the cost of living… Read More »Rural cost-of-living emergency: latest

“How our energy consumption is bound up with who we are.” . Our lifestyle determines how much CO2 we produce – for example, the goods… Read More »How British culture shapes how we generate carbon

QUESTIONNAIRE goes live Saturday 12th November. . This message has just been sent out to ‘stakeholders’: The Vision Group for Sidmouth’s cycling group is relaunching!… Read More »Launching the Sidmouth Cycling Campaign

“Rural communities suffer from the poorest broadband speeds and worst digital connectivity.” “It’s vital that rural businesses and communities in the UK are no longer… Read More »Digital investment in rural areas