What measures could be prioritised by the UK government to make repair the norm? . Back in March, the UK government brought in the legal… Read More »New ‘right to repair’ laws – but could they be ‘more ambitious’?
Saturday 22nd May – a day of events . It’s that time of year again: Sidmouth Sea Fest – Sidmouth Coastal Community Hub CIC Sidmouth… Read More »Sidmouth SeaFest 2021
As these determine how many new homes are planned for. But the Office for National Statistics’ own population growth figures have just been questioned. .… Read More »How accurate are population projections for East Devon?
… from Thursday 6th May now in. . We had several local elections last week – including for Devon & Cornwall’s Police and Crime Commissioner:… Read More »Police Commissioner elections – results
“The tradition of recycling and reworking textiles” . The Repair Café hopes to be returning sometime soon. Meanwhile for inspiration, here’s a great photo on… Read More »The new fashion for Japanese Boro stitching and repair
… from Thursday 6th May now in. . There have been several local elections held this week – including for the town council: Town Council… Read More »Sidmouth Town Council elections – results
“A local, decentralised food system isn’t just good for consumers – it’s got big benefits for farmers and our environment as well.” . During the… Read More »Growing Communities: a community food distributer
Nurture for Nature – Get your free gardening & wellness guide. Podcast: creating butterfly-friendly gardens Take part in a flower-insect timed count Welcome to the latest edition… Read More »Turning the ‘caterpillar cake wars’ into a win for real wildlife.
… from Thursday 6th May now in. . Yesterday saw Devon go to the polls: County Council elections – Sidmouth candidates – Vision Group for… Read More »County Council elections – Sidmouth results
“While rural children are far more active, they don’t burn any more calories. They are considerably slimmer because they eat far less junk food. .… Read More »Eating real food not ‘fast food’
A survey into how small firms in the countryside deal with crises and how they recover. “We’d really like to hear your thoughts to help… Read More »Rural resilience during Covid
“Clear support for the objectives of the plan” . The District Council has embarked on a new local plan: East Devon Local Plan consultation: VGS… Read More »East Devon Local Plan consultation: feedback
Personal statements from all those standing on Thursday 6th May . The VGS has put together profiles of all the candidates for the upcoming local… Read More »Town Council elections – candidate profile: Hilary Nelson
Personal statements from all those standing on Thursday 6th May . The VGS has put together profiles of all the candidates for the upcoming local… Read More »Town Council elections – candidate profile: Sheila Kerridge
Personal statements from all those standing on Thursday 6th May . The VGS has put together profiles of all the candidates for the upcoming local… Read More »Town Council elections – candidate profile: Richard Thurlow