Old buildings survive “because they are durable, versatile and adaptable”. Heritage can support the sustainable management of change, particularly by allowing learning from past practices.… Read More »Heritage and the environment in Sidmouth

“What it doesn’t address is the present problem.” . Back in December, members of the BMP steering group attended a conference in Plymouth put on… Read More »Beach Management Plan: on hold?

“Rewilding is inspiring conservationists with its vision of restoring the lost abundance of nature. That same vision should apply to our homes and gardens, especially… Read More »Rewilding at home

The role of the office has changed dramatically. Both employers and employees are finding large-scale remote working is effective. Already, people are spending more money… Read More »Most office workers would like to continue working from home

“The case for addressing the climate and nature emergencies together.” . Earlier in the summer a report came out addressing two key issues: . Let… Read More »Restoring natural habitats to absorb carbon emissions

Conversion of Sidmouth’s Barclays to residential apartments . High streets are losing their retail and banking services: Our changing shopping habits – Vision Group for… Read More »Turning high street banks into housing

“A lot of the emissions associated with food are actually transport based – so the aim of using local and not wasting food will have… Read More »Climate-smart agriculture

“with the highest quality local producers and traders showcasing the best our area has to offer” to be hosted outside in the grounds of Kennaway… Read More »Sidmouth Farmers’ Market to return

“There is a lot of work to do if we are to rebuild a food system that delivers safe, healthy, affordable food to everyone; that… Read More »How to create a sustainable food system: an analysis

“It’s hard to believe that Autumn is almost upon us, and although the Big Butterfly Count has ended, it doesn’t mean you have to stop… Read More »Butterflies in autumn

5 September – 18 October: Surfers Against Sewage: “The Generation Sea: Plastic Protest” Coronavirus hits, and the take-up of single-use plastic around the world increases… Read More »Coronavirus and plastic pollution: ‘the fight goes on’

“They want us to go back to normal life without acknowledging that six months of distance from normal life has made us realise that normal… Read More »WFH vs the fizz of the office and the daily commute

“The Government’s proposed changes to planning rules mean that over two thirds of rural communities in England are unlikely to benefit in future from new… Read More »Highlighting the rural housing crisis

“We have arrived at a new juncture of disease and architecture, where fear of contamination controls what kinds of spaces we want to be in.”… Read More »How the Coronavirus is reshaping how we design our spaces

“Solving our housing problem … requires confrontation with vested interests.” . Locally, the politicking over house-building is becoming increasingly fraught: The Greater Exeter Strategic Plan… Read More »“Revolutionising the fraught local politics of planning”