A possible theme for the Sustainable Sidmouth Champion Awards 2025? . Last month, English Heritage published the results of its look at the high street – which… Read More »Celebrating our high streets

“Farming, food production and the environment go hand-in-hand and I’m sure the Prime Minister enjoyed meeting with our Devon farmers who strive daily to support… Read More »How can farmers make their case?

. … as we try balancing profitability and environmental responsibility, as we look to maintaining many of our most important wildlife habitats… Lambing season is already upon… Read More »Sheep and a sustainable future

Listing ways to shop and eat in the Sid Valley. “The convenience of home delivery, combined with the direct connection to the farm and seasons,… Read More »Shopping and eating locally

“Sustainability is being spoken about more now than ever. Luckily, if this is something you want to take into account on your wedding day, you… Read More »‘The guide to sustainable, zero-waste, ethical weddings’

“By sticking to locally sourced food, minimising waste and even opting to sample some great plant-based dishes, you can enjoy your culinary experiences abroad in… Read More »Sustainable Food Tourism: ‘The full guide to being a food tourist’

Questions, some responses and some moves in the right direction. . There has been a lot of politicking going on by the two main candidates… Read More »South West Water @ the council

“The lack of affordable housing in South West England is having a detrimental impact on the regional economy.” [Homes for the South West of England]… Read More »‘The housing crisis in the South West is fast approaching breaking point.’

The Lower Otter wetland joins the Pebblebed Heaths The Lower Otter Restoration Project has been a fascinating project: The Lower Otter Estuary is a very… Read More »The Otter Estuary becomes a National Nature Reserve

“Grazing animals on 100% pasture brings positive impacts for biodiversity and carbon, human health and wellbeing, and animal health and welfare.” [Pasture for Life ]… Read More »Reducing the impact of livestock on the climate

“This is ‘van life’. For some, it’s a permanent way of life. For others, it’s a short-term fix…” [Christopher Stevens, Daily Mail] . A “solution… Read More »Nomadland UK

“There are numerous considerations to tackle… we must identify swift solutions… recognising that the pace will naturally accelerate as these become more commonplace.” [Kerry Booth,… Read More »Getting to rural net zero

On and around the Ham … 5.30pm to 8.00pm … Friday 9th, Saturday 10th … Thursday 15th, Friday 16th & Saturday 17th February “The Winter Lights Festival ’24… Read More »Sidmouth’s first Winter Lights Festival

“The firms are AtkinsRéalis and Keir: if EDDC likes the proposals then it should be full steam ahead.” “Atkins and Keir were both very keen… Read More »Beach Management Plan: the design and construction stages

“Investing in uncertain times” Have you heard of the Sidmouth Hopeful Volunteers Investment Club – otherwise known as HVIC? With an interesting if sanguine report from the… Read More »Sidmouth Hopeful Volunteers Investment Club: public talk: 27th February