“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

“It provides the reader with a stunning, virtual field trip to a secluded coastal valley, Weston Combe, situated on the Jurassic Coast of East Devon,… Read More »“Down the Combe and Into the Meadow: Reflections on Nature and Learning”

Fresh discussions around planning application 24/1174/FUL – submit your own comment! “By 2025 restoration works to Hotel and its surrounding designed landscape will be completed… Read More »From Sidholme Hotel to Richmond Hotel

“Potholes are a major danger to cyclists throughout the UK.” [Cycling UK] . Back in March last year, the VGS’s Sidmouth Cycling Campaign put together… Read More »Making the condition of Sid Valley roads less dangerous for cyclists

Thursday 10th at 2.30pm at the SVA’s headquarters on Church Street . Sidmouth has been battered by many a storm over the years – including Storm… Read More »“Storms in Sidmouth: 1824, 1924, 2024” at the Science Festival