… a minimum income guarantee … gig economy workers … the self-employed … mental health . Here’s a list of provocative articles from the NEF’s… Read More »Build back better: lessons from the pandemic

“… involving multiple, integrated building fabric measures, new heating systems and controls, and the widespread adoption of rooftop solar.” . The government has said it… Read More »Build back better: a UK whole house retrofit programme

There is a need to revisit the central core of town, to encourage a residential community with a mosaic of social and recreational facilities. Looking… Read More »The high street and Eastern Town: a sense of place

The feeling is that town centres have to be reshaped to equip them for a new future that draws people for different reasons such as… Read More »The future of our high streets: of levelling up and council funding

“This must have an effect on how Sidmouth can maximise its economy and working from home.” . Today’s Daily Mail looks at how the economy… Read More »Digital and creative now dominate the economy

“A massive shift is needed to take us from the post-WW2 cheaper-food-at-all-costs production model to something more sustainable.” . Leaving the EU is going to… Read More »Transitioning to sustainable farming

… to the landscape and its wildlife . This time of year, our Devon banks and hedgerows are starkly beautiful in the landscape: Looking after… Read More »The importance of hedgerows

– the roots reach deep into the ground to cycle nutrients and store carbon, while above ground, the trees protect crops and animals against the… Read More »Agroforestry: farming in 3D

“Now, people are getting excited about local nature, where they live or can walk or cycle to. People are starting to celebrate and understand the… Read More »Urban rewilding

But hope for local seafood and fishing heritage . We have excellent fish shops in Sidmouth – and a living maritime tradition: A living fishing… Read More »An uncertain future for Devon’s fishing industry

“The Fishermen’s Shed Space is being repurposed with integrity and a warm heart, a sense of connection to the coastal environment and fishing heritage.” .… Read More »A living fishing tradition in Sidmouth

The statistics and the developers… “How the grim cycle of low supply, high prices and poor quality homes is relentlessly perpetuated by vested interests.” .… Read More »What’s wrong with our housing system?

And the limits of non-statutory bodies. . Bats are very much a touchstone species when it comes to conservation efforts and public engagement: Home –… Read More »Looking after East Devon’s bats

– the quiet, networked revolution . Bishop Steignton is a small town but a very active one: Bishopsteignton Banter | Facebook With a particularly active Transition… Read More »Devon Transition Towns looking to the future

Proposals were received by the group requesting that they re-evaluate further offshore islands and other alternative solutions, these were discussed at the meeting. . Some… Read More »Beach Management Plan: reports from 3rd December meeting