Annual Reports from active initiatives driven by very dedicated volunteers and highly competent steering groups. . The various project groups of the VGS were able… Read More »How are the VGS projects doing?

11am to 4pm – Saturday 23rd December – at Kennaway House FULL TIMETABLE OF EVENTS! . There will be a busy day devoted to things… Read More »Celebrating trees and woodcraft with the Arboretum

“The ‘Arts & Culture East Devon’ page looking at decarbonising events has illustrated what it’s all about with the Bicycle Ballet at last year’s Sea… Read More »Culture and creativity to enhance, inspire and engage

“After many questions, the proposed Gabion Art Trail was supported by all. I was impressed with the detailed response to my question about including those with visual… Read More »Latest on a gabion art trail and a new use for the utility building at the Ham Sensory Garden

“No-one has given us a factual statement on why the freehold was advertised for sale, not the leasehold.” [Comment to VGS] . This month’s VGS… Read More »Latest on ‘Rockfish for sale?’

“This is the most significant change to the inheritance tax regime for a generation.” [Strutt & Parker] . The government hopes to introduce changes to agricultural… Read More »Taxing Devon’s farms

With thanks to the chair who is stepping down . The latest newsletter from the VGS and the subsequent piece in the Herald announced this… Read More »VGS AGM: 7pm Wednesday 20th November

“We would love to hear your thoughts about how this Strategy could benefit you and nature; so we would really appreciate any time you can… Read More »Producing a Nature Recovery Strategy for Devon

… but the Sid Valley only seems to have ‘greenfield sites’ to offer. . A standard assumption is that “we don’t have to build new… Read More »Sidmouth’s “brownfield sites”: where and how feasible?

A proposal to the Town Council – and some concerns and questions to be addressed. . Sidmouth Town Council has its monthly meeting next Monday… Read More »A gabion art trail and a new use for the utility building at the Ham Sensory Garden?

With further questions raised. . Last month, we thought the Drill Hall was Done and Dusted. Apparently not… A correspondent alerts us to a notice appearing… Read More »BREAKING: Rockfish for sale?

The closing date for the consultation is November 30. [Devon County Council] . The County Council has announced that the Otter Trail and Sidbury-Sidford cycle/footpath has… Read More »Have your say on cycling and walking routes for the Sid Valley

Sideshore, Exmouth – “an award-winning coastal eco-hub, home to a watersports centre, restaurant, beach school, eco-hub and beachfront retail.” And for Sidmouth – “a drop-in… Read More »An eco-hub for Sidmouth?

“After further debate, the scheme was eventually approved by the council’s planning committee (Wednesday, October 23), helped by the fact the application now specified medical… Read More »Allowing a warehouse to remain a vaccination centre at Greendale Business Park

Learning from other festivals “to be more sustainable and reduce environmental impacts”. “ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP – Reducing consumption, reducing waste, measuring and taking active steps to… Read More »What’s the impact of Sidmouth’s festivals? Questions: from the Sidmouth Air Show to East Devon’s festivals