retrofitting housing… questioning airport expansion… championing sustainable fishing . Here are a couple of ‘highlights’ from what the New Economics Forum have put together –… Read More »New Economics Foundation highlights
“In my opinion, the Government are very clever in what they have said. Telling people to be cautious and not go out but actually not… Read More »Omicron, mixed messages and the effect on hospitality
Prime coastal markets, most notably Devon and Cornwall recorded average price growth of 15.6% during the year, driven by high demand and shrinking supply . It was a year… Read More »The housing crisis in Exeter
“Solar can be a net benefit in terms of restoring a native habitat and improving ecosystem services, like storm water control and carbon storage and… Read More »Are solar farms good for nature?
Schemes targeted at enhancing the environment, protecting the countryside, improving the productivity of the farming sector and improving animal health and welfare. “So will it… Read More »Environmental Land Management scheme: worth the wait?
“However, there remains much for the sector to do.” . ‘Green infrastructure’ can be seen to cover a multitude of “ingredients” for solving urban and… Read More »South West Water (not) investing in green infrastructure
“Rural areas should not be used as a test bed to trial systems for the rest of the UK.” “Electrification is not the single answer:… Read More »Alternatives to gas heating
“renewed interest and passion shown for cycling” 2022 looks to be a year when things should be happening on the cycling front in the Sid… Read More »Cycling in Sidmouth: 2021 updates
“Our peatlands are an incredibly valuable natural resource. They play a crucial role in locking up carbon, provide habitats for wildlife and help with flood… Read More »Looking after peatlands in the South West
How to reduce “the world’s most littered item”. “Let’s get these everywhere through town, so if you know any business owners or can think of… Read More »Bin your butts! Use the new bins around town!
The importance of peatlands – and the alternative composts available. . The UK government is moving to stop peat being sold: The use of peat… Read More »Banning peat compost
“… reluctantly” and “through gritted teeth.” . In the autumn, further details for the proposed industrial estate to the north of Sidford were presented: This… Read More »Sidford Business Park: further planning application: approved
“Do you have a green thumb and a love of growing plants? Then starting a microgreens business might be the perfect opportunity for you.” .… Read More »The microgreens business
“The benefits community food growing brings to an area, including increasing access to nutritious food, boosting biodiversity and creating community cohesion.” . A citizen science… Read More »Allotments and urban farming: a new study
“Levelling up requires coherent local institutions: strip back layers of local government and replace them with a single-tier system.” “Government plans will be a waste… Read More »Devolution and levelling-up: a single tier mayoral style system