Social distancing will be a key element to the relaunching of hospitality businesses. Office design guidelines include distancing in lifts and floors, reduced hot-desking and… Read More »Redesigning our spaces after the coronavirus

A new venture, a new podcast “for reimagining everything” from Rob Hopkins. As of Friday 15th May: “What if … birdsong drowned out the traffic?”… Read More »What if…?

“You’ve got to get sick before you feel better.” . A bedtime story from Tomfoolery: . . The Great Realisation | youtube.com . With thanks… Read More »The Great Realisation: why hindsight’s 2020…

There is simply no independent scientific evidence that supports presenting single-use plastic bags as a safeguard against coronavirus. In fact, coronavirus could remain stable on… Read More »Coronavirus and plastic pollution

local official advice giving some clarity. . Over the last weeks, these news pages have attempted to keep abreast of the latest financial help on… Read More »Financial help: latest information:

The issues and implications for rural people and businesses. . The Rural Services Network has a regular weekly update on things related to the current… Read More »Rural communities and the coronavirus

 … to stop crowding and make it safer – by closing roads to car traffic. . There are several proposals on how to manage traffic… Read More »How to manage the school run post-lockdown

“Now is not the time for complacency and we must all continue to adhere to the advice which includes social distancing and only making essential… Read More »The pressures to open the West Country’s beaches

Travelling to a destination as a tourist whilst trying to have a positive impact on the environment, and respecting a destination’s culture, environment, and local… Read More »Can the tourist industry be ‘sustainable’?

“There needs to be a level playing field for ALL in order for our High Streets to survive.” . Even before the current pandemic, there… Read More »Calls for a fair system of business rates

… a “once in a generation” chance to change the country for the better. . At its daily press briefing today, the government has announced… Read More »New cycle lanes and wider pavements

Everyone is cash-strapped. The best-placed festivals may be local events like Sea Change in Totnes aimed at, and supported by, the community. . Most of this… Read More »Virtual festivals: do they work?

How Sidmouthians feel about traffic and transport, shopping and delivery services, working from home and broadband during the current coronavirus shutdown – and how Sidmouth… Read More »Before and after lockdown in Sidmouth: questionnaire results

A combination of virus fears, economic hardship and travel restrictions could tip the balance in favour of domestic rather than international travel. . The tourist… Read More »The future of tourism in the West Country: part two

… getting involved in a unique location … . If you live near the Exe, here’s a wonderful new project to engage with – even… Read More »Tidelines: a new community project in the Exe Estuary