“There is still no evidence that continuing rise in covid-19 cases linked to Exeter University has spread to the rest of the city.” Scientists warn… Read More »Exeter, the University and the spread of the coronavirus

Using council tax premiums on second homes to build affordable housing. But tax loopholes, shortage of council land and Airbnb are issues. . The well-to-do… Read More »Second homes and affordable housing

Steering Group to meet Tuesday 6th October. New research on erosion at Sidmouth: “When considering the future it is always helpful to have a view of… Read More »Beach Managment Plan: meeting and updates

“Somehow society is going to have to find a way (in a very short time) to encourage people to produce food and offer land-based enterprises… Read More »Decarbonising in Wales

They are currently responsible for 33% of global energy consumption and 39% of greenhouse gas emissions. . Buildings need a lot of carbon – “It… Read More »Decarbonising buildings

From feed-in tariff to feeding tariff? A food production subsidy, paid for by (some) consumers, to stimulate investment in sustainably produced food for local supply?… Read More »Transforming local food production with lessons from the electricity market

… tips and initiatives. . This month’s newsletter from Lyme Regis’ Transition Town group gives us some practical tips on energy: . GREEN ENERGY SPECIAL… Read More »How to find a green energy provider

Government commits to protect countryside for nature Wildlife Trusts launch national nature recovery campaign . The District Council is determined to help improve biodiversity: Creating… Read More »Creating a nature recovery network for East Devon and the UK

Community ownership… £5 sales… pop-up shops…? A renewed appreciation that Heritage is a money-spinner? . Today’s Herald online carries a piece about “concerns over the… Read More »Initiatives to help the high street

“Bedrooms may be smaller now than in 1930, but they house fewer people per bedroom!” Today, people are being “crammed into former industrial and office… Read More »Tiny homes then and now…

“Staycations may be on the cusp of a new golden age.” “The UK is now about to enter an era of increased remote working.” . The… Read More »The survival of British seaside towns post-Covid

“Making the river walk more welcoming…” . There has been a lot of activity on the Ham of late: The Ham Planting and Art Community… Read More »A project proposal for the Ham

… multipurpose neighbourhoods … garden streets … digitally-enabled high street … . There are some great urban design ideas out there for Sidmouth: This is… Read More »Design visions for the urban landscape

from East Devon and New York . For the last few days, the VGS’s social medial has been re-posting pieces on Climate Week – all… Read More »The news from Climate Week

Helping to ‘stitch back together Britain’s tattered natural fabric of wild land’. . The chair of the Environmental Audit Committee writes today in Parliament’s online… Read More »Creating a nature recovery network for East Devon