“With an increased awareness of environmental and climate issues, we urgently need to look at new ways of using natural materials such as wool to… Read More »A sustainable future for wool

“How to provide a steady supply of fruit and veg to greengrocers, corner shops and restaurants” [Radio 4’s The Food Programme] . It will be… Read More »“Building a better, more secure food system”

“VISION: Create a bold, fair, sustainable and prosperous food system and economy, where food choices are nutritious, affordable and desirable so all citizens can achieve… Read More »A ‘sustainable food policy’ for East Devon?

“As well as the benefits to the environment, for visitors to the sites, the grasslands will evoke something with which the historic occupants of those… Read More »Enhancing and creating meadows at Blackbury Camp

“Regenerative farming and upcycled ingredients are both on the menu for a resilient food system that’s better for humans and nature alike.” [Ellen MacArthur Foundation]… Read More »Food, farming and the circular economy

The deadline for comments is Friday 21st April – quoting 23/0571/MFUL The latest submissions made include these objections: “The proposal does not comply with the… Read More »Knowle planning application: points raised part three

… in Devon? Today’s radio gave an interesting look at how ‘gamification’ is pervading our workplaces: Amazon workers pack boxes while a virtual car races… Read More »How the world of work is changing

Shoppers react to reducing the amount of plastic packaging for meat products. “But if we’re not willing to make that much of a concession towards… Read More »Plastic around our meat

“The proposed development will exacerbate, rather than relieve the desperate lack of care provision in Sidmouth.” “A report published in March described the adult social care sector… Read More »Knowle planning application: focus on (lack of) care provision

“The proposal for two large apartment blocks of such mass and height represented overdevelopment.” [Sidmouth Town Council] . There are growing concerns about the proposed… Read More »Knowle planning application: points raised part two

All wards have either no candidates or elections are uncontested. . There will not be elections contested for Sidmouth Town Council on 4th May –… Read More »Town Council elections 4th May: uncontested

“Reasons to Object to the McCarthy Stone plans for Knowle” “The deadline for comments 21 April still applies, despite the fire – quoting p.a. 23/0571/MFUL“… Read More »Knowle planning application: points raised part one

“Should the Vision Group for Sidmouth hold hustings?” . The District Council has just published the list of candidates for the upcoming elections on Thursday… Read More »EDDC elections 4th May: all Sidmouth seats contested

“South West Water will spend £70m upgrading storage and infrastructure to cut discharges into coastal waters and rivers in Falmouth and Sidmouth.” [Ofwat] South West… Read More »Ofwat instructs SWW to spend on Sidmouth

“The Sussex Kelp Recovery Project – an ambitious collective of conservation and government organisations, scientists and communities.” [Blue Marine Foundation] In Devon “we work with communities, schools,… Read More »Restoring kelp beds along the English Channel