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

“It is impossible to ignore the impact of the Plymouth study, so a rethink by EDDC is inevitable. We will lobby hard for a revetment… Read More »Beach Management Plan: an analysis of the Plymouth report

“We therefore urgently call on the Government to properly fund support for all vulnerable people in Devon affected by the financial impacts of the pandemic.”… Read More »How is Devon helping to feed its children?

UN-Habitat launches partnership with Norwegian startup Othalo to combat plastic pollution and homelessness . Here’s a wonderful project, reported in today’s Arch Daily: . Is… Read More »Turning plastic into housing

“… is a proposal that will continue to be considered very carefully as the outline design progresses.” . The Science: The question of putting up… Read More »Beach Management Plan: raising the height of the splash wall

“East of the supergroyne, nothing is planned.” . The BMP’s steering group met up a fortnight ago: Beach Management Plan: latest meeting report – Vision… Read More »Beach Management Plan: tenfold increase in erosion predicted

“#futuregen is the inspiring story of a small, pioneering nation discovering prosperity through its vast natural beauty, renewable energy resources and resilient communities.” Lord Bird’s… Read More »Looking to the well-being of future generations

Help out by going to: www.gofundme.com/freepackedlunches . These are very difficult times for businesses – especially the hospitality business. So when many are jumping in… Read More »Budleigh café offers free children’s lunches

Three new approaches to rural land systems stand out: large-scale ecosystem restoration, regenerative agriculture and rewilding . How can farmers and landowners be encouraged and… Read More »How to manage our farmland better for wildlife

Businesses and holidaymakers will not be able to claim. . As the hospitality industry comes to terms with further restrictions, there have been further grants… Read More »Travel restrictions, the hospitality industry and insurance payments

Looking back over a half-century of green campaigning. . It is now five years since the former leader of Friends of the Earth visited Sidmouth… Read More »Is there any point in environmental protest?

The natural forest can be divided into distinct layers or ‘storeys’. Prizes and awards … new and established projects. . Some ten years ago, the… Read More »Forest gardening in the West Country