However, “work on an alternative plan for how development across the Greater Exeter Area is happening – following the demise of the ‘GESP.’” . Over… Read More »Teignbridge set to reject Greater Exeter Strategic Plan

“Rewilding, by supporting the dynamic movement and re-establishment of ecological communities, can play a major role in climate adaptation.” . “Britain’s climate zones are shifting… Read More »Rewilding to counter climate change

A vision for a stronger, more resilient future for rural communities. . There are some good ideas out there to help enable the government’s plans… Read More »Build back better: a rural recovery

November newsletter . Joanna Toole of Exmouth was known for her international campaigning on ‘ghost gear’: Ghost gear refers to any fishing gear that has… Read More »The Joanna Toole Foundation and the Global Ghost Gear Initiative

“Aiming to care for and enhance the habitats within our environment to benefit this wildlife, ensuring the Sid Valley is a rich and exciting place… Read More »“An incredible abundance of wildlife in the Sid Valley”

Projects – from beavers and wildcats to glowworms and wildflowers . Congratulations to the DWT: Devon Wildlife is the proud new custodian of Ideford Common,… Read More »Rewilding in Devon

Neil Parish MP: “It’s been hard work, but I think we’re in a much better place now. We wanted firm guarantees in legislation and that… Read More »Upholding food standards

“Covid has highlighted hidden areas of rural deprivation in Devon, as well as the fragility of the tourism-farming-hospitality economy.” . The Sid Valley Food Bank… Read More »Sid Valley Food Bank: still providing during lockdown

Popular with tourists… not so popular with locals. . Ladram Bay continues to be a favourite place to holiday: Bringing Ladram Bay to Bridgwater! Couple’s… Read More »The impacts of the Ladram Bay Holiday Park

“A large majority of residents were in favour.” . Reimagining the seafront at Sidmouth could involve something a little more creative and actually quite useful.… Read More »Beach Management Plan: a history of proposing a jetty

… transition zones between water and land… . We have rocks beneath cliffs to protect property at Branscombe: Rock armour at Branscombe beach – Vision… Read More »Beach Management Plan: creating appealing public spaces

How much is structural and how much is due to the current economic crisis? . Although East Devon is generally ‘well off’, there is still… Read More »Poverty and unemployment in East Devon

Public procurement is recognised as a tool for keeping value in the local economy. . What can a local authority do to help its local… Read More »Local procurement, local food

“The new administration intends to address these fundamental issues around process at the Council.” . The District Council has appointed a portfolio holder for democracy… Read More »Democracy and Transparency at East Devon: further steps

“A promise to listen to the community and an understanding that no plans are written in concrete.” . In December 2013, “East Devon District Council… Read More »Rock armour at Branscombe beach