“Hate seeing the place empty for so long after it being so unnecessarily abruptly closed.” [comment on social media] “The illuminated canopy over the door… Read More »From Carina’s night club to golf simulator: planning permission sought

“All of the interim plans need to be submitted to the government by Friday 21 March.” . OPTIONS, OPTIONS? The county’s district and county councils… Read More »Shaking up local government in Devon: decision time

“The number which is definitely going to be going up in the near future is that of incomers of pension age – as demonstrated by… Read More »Housing need and net migration/incomers

… describing and painting, designing and envisioning a sense of place . Graham Cooper has been an active part of the Vision Group for Sidmouth almost since… Read More »Graham Cooper: a retrospective and an appreciation

… in the Byes Park, Sidmouth Cemetery and Glen Goyle. . Yesterday saw the launch of a new consultation from the district council, as per… Read More »Now open: consultation on controlling dogs in public spaces in Sidmouth

The planning inspector noted “common ground” between the main parties that a range of public benefits would arise. . It was in January last year… Read More »BREAKING: planning inspector allows Knowle planning appeal

“A county-wide consensus on devolution has been gaining traction, with most of Devon’s councils already on board.” [Exeter Observer] “Sooner rather than later the two… Read More »Shaking up local government in Devon: what should the name of any new local authority be?

“This support for the sector will give it and potential investors much-needed confidence. Community-run clean energy projects could be powering millions of homes and saving… Read More »Community Energy now in the Energy Bill

And remember: the café operates on the last Saturday of every month (except August and December) from St. Francis Church Hall in Sidmouth! . At… Read More »Sidmouth Repair Café: a green initiative making an impact

“The comments make interesting reading.” . The Salcombe Regis Camping & Caravan Park is quite popular – especially during Folk Week! The website is a little out… Read More »Salcombe Regis Camping & Caravan Park: application for all year round holiday use

“… pending a site visit.” “The excessive gradient of the proposed cycle route on the approach to the A375 could lead to a cyclist losing… Read More »BREAKING: Sidford to Sidbury Cycle/Footpath: planning decision deferred

From reputation building to building affordable housing . For a year now, the Rural Services Network has been running a campaign for fairer funding for rural… Read More »Council debt, council spending: what are the ‘core tasks’ of the council?

Next Sidmouth Repair Café – Saturday 25th January! . Entering its seventh year, the Sidmouth Repair Café is now becoming a well-established part of life… Read More »Repair Cafés around the world celebrate a big birthday

“This will then include ALL of the Town along with All Saints Road, Station Road and the Esplanade within the zone.” [Cllr Stuart Hughes, Devon… Read More »Sidmouth Traffic Management Plan: extending the 20mph zone

“Our objective must be to get this right for our residents and businesses: that cannot be achieved if we make rushed decisions that have not… Read More »Shaking up local government: fears about ‘rushed proposals’