From the Exeter Observer: “A core purpose of independent public interest journalism is to hold influence and power to account by gathering and reporting information… Read More »Democracy and Transparency at Exeter: part two
… Activities for Families … “One thing you can do, which is very important, is to talk to your parents and talk to the adults… Read More »Young people engaging in Earth Day
“How well protected is Britain’s coast and its wildlife after Brexit? Can our network of MPAs be strengthened and expanded? What impact is climate change having… Read More »Lyme Bay’s Marine Protected Area
“Let’s just say that as yet another Earth Day approaches, there’s plenty of room for improvement on everyone’s part.” . Next Thursday is this year’s… Read More »Thursday 22nd April is Earth Day 2021
… to encourage more people to look after their own mental health by spending more time in nature. . This month’s newsletter from Butterfly Conservation… Read More »Nature for Nurture – free guide
Profiles of all those standing on Thursday 6th May . There will be elections to the County Council: Devon County Council Election – East Devon… Read More »County Council elections – Sidmouth candidates
Profiles of all those standing on Thursday 6th May . There will be elections to the Town Council: Sidmouth Town Council Elections – 6 May… Read More »Town Council elections – candidates
“Markets and technology & innovation are better in terms of solving environmental issues.” . The Futures Forum blog explored the politics of climate change quite… Read More »Climate change and the role of government
Sidmouth has the largest number of listed buildings in East Devon . Around the world, there are concerns about the impact of climate change on… Read More »Heritage and climate change
“It is usually wise to build on brownfield sites influenced by the existing grain and character.” . There have been a couple of news postings… Read More »Grand plans on greenfield sites
“Biodiversity exists everywhere, even the smallest urban green spaces provide essential habitats for the most minute of species. If we manage to link those small… Read More »Our green corridors – connecting with nature
“Across the country virtual meetings have been seen as a great success to increased participation.” The Ministry of Local Government has signalled that it is… Read More »Should councils be allowed to continue doing virtual meetings? part two
loving pre-loved clothes… . Reselling is very much in vogue – as covered in Vogue: . What Does Kering’s Deal With Vestiaire Collective Mean For… Read More »Slow fashion… second-hand fashion…
The inclusion of conservation areas would have a detrimental effect on “local distinctiveness”. . In the summer, there was speculation that new government rules would… Read More »Permitted development and historic town centres
From the Cottage Orné to architect RW Sampson . In many ways, Sidmouth can be considered ‘Solarpunk’: Solarpunk in the Sid Valley? – Vision Group… Read More »Solarpunk: a Sidmouth aesthetic