An eco-hub for Sidmouth?
Sideshore, Exmouth – “an award-winning coastal eco-hub, home to a watersports centre, restaurant, beach school, eco-hub and beachfront retail.” And for Sidmouth – “a drop-in… Read More »An eco-hub for Sidmouth?
Allowing a warehouse to remain a vaccination centre at Greendale Business Park
“After further debate, the scheme was eventually approved by the council’s planning committee (Wednesday, October 23), helped by the fact the application now specified medical… Read More »Allowing a warehouse to remain a vaccination centre at Greendale Business Park
What’s the impact of Sidmouth’s festivals? Questions: from the Sidmouth Air Show to East Devon’s festivals
Learning from other festivals “to be more sustainable and reduce environmental impacts”. “ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP – Reducing consumption, reducing waste, measuring and taking active steps to… Read More »What’s the impact of Sidmouth’s festivals? Questions: from the Sidmouth Air Show to East Devon’s festivals
“Down the Combe and Into the Meadow: Reflections on Nature and Learning”
“It provides the reader with a stunning, virtual field trip to a secluded coastal valley, Weston Combe, situated on the Jurassic Coast of East Devon,… Read More »“Down the Combe and Into the Meadow: Reflections on Nature and Learning”
From Sidholme Hotel to Richmond Hotel
Fresh discussions around planning application 24/1174/FUL – submit your own comment! “By 2025 restoration works to Hotel and its surrounding designed landscape will be completed… Read More »From Sidholme Hotel to Richmond Hotel
Making the condition of Sid Valley roads less dangerous for cyclists
“Potholes are a major danger to cyclists throughout the UK.” [Cycling UK] . Back in March last year, the VGS’s Sidmouth Cycling Campaign put together… Read More »Making the condition of Sid Valley roads less dangerous for cyclists
“Storms in Sidmouth: 1824, 1924, 2024” at the Science Festival
Thursday 10th at 2.30pm at the SVA’s headquarters on Church Street . Sidmouth has been battered by many a storm over the years – including Storm… Read More »“Storms in Sidmouth: 1824, 1924, 2024” at the Science Festival
Three new sites proposed for copses in Sidmouth
“creating a vibrant network of habitats” [East Devon District Council]
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The town council has been working with the Arboretum in creating new wooded areas across the Sid Valley – the idea being to plant a young tree or hedge whip for everyone who lives here. By February this year, more than 9,500 had been planted, and the new planting season has just begun.
Similarly, the county council has been busy since the beginning of the year, with 10,000 trees being planted with help of new tree funding under the Local Authority Treescapes Fund and from the Emergency Tree Fund granted by The Woodland Trust.
And the district council has also been working with the same funds – and with the same intention of getting more whips planted. Its latest initiative is asking people to have your say today – Help to preserve East Devon’s Treescape:
East Devon District Council is pleased to propose five sites across the district for planting young tree whips. These trees will evolve into small copses, pocket woodlands, and a community Tiny Forest, creating a vibrant network of habitats. This initiative not only enhances our environment but also provides numerous benefits for wildlife and our community. The project is part of the Emergency Tree Fund, overseen by Devon County Council and supported by funding from the Woodland Trust.
Help us make a difference! Have your say until 28/10/2024 at 5pm
There are five areas being proposed:
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“Environmental concerns are of great significance and can be effectively managed through targeted mitigation strategies.” [Report to Sidmouth Town Council on Sidmouth Regatta and Air… Read More »What’s the impact of Sidmouth’s festivals?
Local taxes: How should business rates be reformed?
South West voices raise concerns . There’s considerable debate, if not disquiet, amongst Devon councillors over the question of how the second-home council tax should be… Read More »Local taxes: How should business rates be reformed?
Otter Trail and Sidbury-Sidford cycle/footpath included in new transport plan
“Have your say!” A public consultation has been launched today (Tuesday 1 October) on the Devon and Torbay Local Transport Plan 4 (LTP4) which sets out the transport… Read More »Otter Trail and Sidbury-Sidford cycle/footpath included in new transport plan
Local taxes: How should the second-home council tax be spent?
“Cash from doubling council tax on second homes in Devon should be used to address local housing issues and not go elsewhere, that’s the view… Read More »Local taxes: How should the second-home council tax be spent?
Knowle Planning Appeal: planning inspector’s hearing: 5th November
Further comment can be submitted by 14th October. . Earlier this year, yet another planning application for the Knowle was rejected; barely a month later it… Read More »Knowle Planning Appeal: planning inspector’s hearing: 5th November
Appreciating and paying for services which farmers are providing
– “for net carbon gain, mainly achieved through soil carbon sequestration; biodiversity credits or their equivalent; and income for building social and human capital, hopefully… Read More »Appreciating and paying for services which farmers are providing
Sidford to Sidbury Cycle/Footpath: “backing for new route is flagging”
“Link losing support after ten years” [Sidmouth Herald] . Earlier in the week, a fairly extensive news piece was put together, looking at where we… Read More »Sidford to Sidbury Cycle/Footpath: “backing for new route is flagging”