… a model for affordable rented rural co-housing: “definitely remarkably radical.” . The FT’s design and architecture critic Edwin Heathcote has looked at an innovative idea… Read More »Co-Living in the Countryside

In Sidmouth, Devon and beyond… . There has been a bit of discussion on what is meant by ‘rewilding’ in Sidmouth: At Lymbourne on the… Read More »The ‘rewilding’ debate…

Considering the demographics: “Rural areas have a higher proportion of older people compared with urban areas.” But: “Those aged 20-24 years show the largest outmigration.” . There… Read More »The 2021 Census and rural England

“Global warming has not been uniform, with some regions warming at a far greater pace. One such region is the Arctic. A new study shows that the… Read More »Measuring local sea level rises

“… continued acute and severe disturbances are occurring more often, and are longer-lasting.” Or, how to frame the climate change debate. . The Specator gives… Read More »Great Barrier Reef recovers, but…

The British Geological Society is researching the impact on landslides in the context of climate change. “Coastal communities are on the front line.” . The… Read More »The impact of hot, dry weather on Sidmouth’s cliffs

“Widening its appeal by wrapping the hunting debate up in broader countryside issues in an attempt to present it as an integral part of rural… Read More »Is the Countryside Alliance ‘representative’ of rural Britain?

Calls to ban disposable barbecues . Temperatures are continuing to rise – to dangerous levels: UK Weather: Another health warning is issued as temperatures soar… Read More »Fears of wild fires in the West Country

What exactly happens to emissions from clothing manufacturers? . What happens to those bits of material not used by the fashion industry? Investigative journalists have… Read More »Up in smoke? How green is the fashion industry?

“Much is made of the need for businesses to reduce their carbon footprint and a few basic principles can be applied but realistically its common… Read More »Going green means cutting business overheads

Local initiatives to build rural resilience, empower communities and improve the lot of people and planet . ARC is an active group which looks at… Read More »Stories of rural action from across Europe

How can the benefits nature provides to society be quantified in predominantly economic terms? How can the Natural Capital Approach be used in English conservation… Read More »Can environmental credits deliver nature recovery?

Recycling contractors “are mostly based in the UK and subject to rigorous vetting by Devon County Council or our contractor Suez.” East Devon continues to be top… Read More »Where does East Devon’s plastic rubbish go?

Some really useful tips… . SWW is looking at new and innovative ways to get its customers and communities involved in water conservation: South West Water… Read More »Saving water in the South West

Reaffirming the status of neighbourhood plans. . The VGS was very much part of the Sid Valley Neighbourhood Planning process some two years ago: Sid… Read More »The future of neighbourhood planning