‘Levelling Up and Regeneration Bill’ to be in the Queen’s Speech . The Government’s Levelling Up and Regeneration Bill is bringing in several measures to… Read More »Levelling up – by tackling housing issues

“In the Westcountry, with high numbers of economically inactive residents on fixed incomes and many who work in low paid jobs, the impact of near-recession-like… Read More »Levelling up – or ‘facing hardship’ in the South West?

“Act now, starting with a £15bn boost to benefits, a windfall tax on energy producers making extreme profits, and a Great Homes Upgrade to reduce… Read More »NEF May newsletter: focus on energy

“That is indeed the debate we should be having – to reduce the demand for energy and not to increase the supply of energy –… Read More »“So, the issue is not ‘renewable’ or ‘green’ energy per se – but ‘how it happens’.”

“Rural voters will punish the Conservative party at the polls unless committed and effective action is taken to help countryside communities.” . Shropshire County Councillor Cecilia… Read More »Can the White Paper deliver levelling up for rural areas?

The historic woodland and orchard sites of Devon. Fruit trees as integral to modern farming practice. . This is Tree Week – and as part… Read More »Cider Month in the West Country

“Where is the most polluted spot in Sidmouth? Looks like the Post Office roundabout is a contender.” . A recent post makes it clear that… Read More »“Significant air pollution” in Sidmouth – update

“A wake-up call for a region which faces some of the most profound social and educational divides in the country.” . Over the weekend, the… Read More »Social immobility in the South West

Sidmouth Arboretum Tree Week – newsletter . We have had a good response to our invites to events during tree week and look forward to… Read More »Sidmouth Tree Week – May 2022

“Virtually every home in the UK is subjected to air pollution above World Health Organization guidelines, according to the most detailed map of dirty air… Read More »“Significant air pollution” on Sidmouth’s High Street

“A lot of farmers face great pressure from supermarkets and some would argue that they (supermarkets) actually control the prices that farmers get.” . Environment… Read More »The cost of living crisis: the impact on farmers

– leaving the carbon rich soil structure intact “The new buzz word among politicians and companies as well as among farmers.”  . Marianne Landzettle writes… Read More »Carbon farming

Sat 7th May: Sidmouth Carbon Footprint Project – open day Sat 14th May: Creation Care Seminar – with Billie Anderson Sat 21st May: Sidmouth Sea… Read More »Green events in May in the Sid Valley

“I love the fact people might think of the Ramblers as a very genteel organisation but it’s also a campaigning organisation and its roots are… Read More »Celebrating rambling

– the latest tips and advice . The Herald has launched its new money matters campaign. Each week we’ll be giving out local tips and advice… Read More »How to work around cost of living increases