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

“Making our food system more transparent and sustainable.” . Andrew Green. member of the Farming and Rural Business team at Everys Solicitors in Sidmouth, penned… Read More »Supporting small, local abattoirs

“Soil is our best ally in the fight against climate change. Storing more carbon in the soil helps to remove carbon dioxide from the atmosphere.… Read More »Looking after our soil

“Covid-19 has impacted our societies and economies unlike anything that has preceded it. It has meant that working time and flexible working have taken on… Read More »Moving towards a shorter working week

“Councils know their areas intimately…but need powers and resource.” “Now, this potential needs to be unlocked through a programme of investment.” “The UK Government’s ‘A Plan… Read More »Levelling up rural: unlocking the potential

Buildings are currently responsible for 33% of global energy consumption and 39% of greenhouse gas emissions. “We should develop energy-efficient and low-footprint solutions for buildings, while… Read More »Build back better: build low-impact, resilient buildings

“Biodiversity and agriculture should not be opposed – they can actually work together very well.” . Planting trees is a good thing: Woodlands for climate… Read More »How farming and forestry could happily co-exist

“World leaders are failing to show the necessary level of ambition.” Meanwhile, Devonians are being asked for their views on “key actions that outline some… Read More »Devon Carbon Plan Consultation: have your say

“There is a lot in the media at the moment about us losing food supplies, or having increased costs if there isn’t a deal, yet… Read More »Brexit, food security and the South West

“More than two thousand local councillors have joined with CPRE and Friends of the Earth to call on the government to abandon the most damaging… Read More »“Defend local planning”

Despite a dip in greenhouse gas emissions from the COVID-19 economic slowdown, the world is still heading for a catastrophic temperature rise above 3°C this… Read More »A green pandemic recovery

By choosing to shop local this Christmas, consumers could double the amount of money that stays in their local area at a critical time for… Read More »Supporting your local business