“The overwhelming majority of councils want hybrid meeting powers.” [Local Government Association] . The Rural Services Network (the RSN) is looking to the future of… Read More »Should councils be able to hold virtual meetings?
“Looks nice, though two unisex bathrooms feel like a lot less provision than is currently there.” [comment @ Devon Live] . Rockfish announced last week… Read More »Rockfish submit ‘finalised design plans’ for Drill Hall: further details
The Exeter Observer reports . More news from the Exeter Observer’s latest newsletter: The investigative journal which is the Exeter Observer tends to report on… Read More »Heart of the South West Local Enterprise Partnership to be wound up
“People are not able to go to Sidmouth high street and buy their full weekly shop.” [owner Iain Armstrong] . There’s a very inspiring and… Read More »Sidmouth Unwrapped shop closes
“There is no clear end of history for the question of office vs. remote work.” [Foundation for Economic Education] “The future will bring even more… Read More »The debate on WFH continues in Devon
“Regeneration of the high street” [Malcolm Bell, chairman of Visit Cornwall] and “the towns that keep the businesses vibrant” [former East Devon Cllr Philip Skinner]… Read More »The tussle over car park charges
The Rockfish seafood restaurant chain in the South West have been doing very well – with the Restaurateur of the Year in June last year… Read More »Rockfish submit ‘finalised design plans’ for Drill Hall
“Resonate with their sense of identity, values and worldview.” [The Climate Outreach think tank] “Avoiding waste is common sense (the most popular narrative)” . One… Read More »How to engage people on climate change
Translating plans into action. . How are we going to ‘decarbonise’ our transport? How are we going to get around without relying on petrol/diesel/coal-powered electricity?… Read More »How are we going to ‘decarbonise’ our transport?
“The role of microgrids in hybrid renewable energy systems is becoming increasingly significant as the world continues to shift towards cleaner and more sustainable energy… Read More »An alternative to electricity pylons: local energy production
Businesses will no longer be able to supply single-use plastics. [UK government] An all-in deposit return scheme and the extended producer responsibility policy have been postponed. [UK… Read More »Good news, mixed news on single-use plastic
‘Rethink’ @ BBC Radio 4 . Are more of us working from home in the Sid Valley? How is our mental well-being at work these… Read More »What’s the future of work in the Sid Valley?
“We will need to think about building in rural areas too.” [Housing Federation] . The government has committed to build 1 million homes over this… Read More »More housing: what about rural?
“If you can offer zero bills and save the planet as well, then you’re on the right track” [Octopus Energy] The UK’s housing stock is… Read More »‘Zero energy bill’ housing for Exeter
Think tanks and pressure groups battle to control the narrative. . OFFSETTING, NEUTRALITY AND GOING ZERO Here’s help for business from edie on how to navigate… Read More »Carbon neutral or net zero?