“All in a way that is sensitive to the environment.” . The draft Local Plan is under consultation – but the time to comment will… Read More »Lobbying for a new town at Greendale

“A Fitness Tracker for the Planet” … using micrometeorology approaches to help measure the impacts of regenerative agriculture on soil carbon . A message just… Read More »Nature-based solutions to climate change: measuring carbon

“Water-efficient homes: How to save water” . The District Council’s draft Local Plan is out for consultation – and any comments have to be in… Read More »Saving water with the houses of tomorrow

New infrastructure, new partnerships. But the UK plan to boost hydrogen production relies on fossil fuels. . Hydrogen technologies seem to be lifting off in… Read More »Hydrogen in the South West

“Decarbonisation and resilience are two of the key challenges identified in the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals and in the ICE Plan. I hope readers… Read More »Local solutions to global challenges: the Knowle amphitheatre

Inspiring new study that proves you CAN conquer Type 2 diabetes – even if you’ve had it for 15 years! As one patient found, swapping… Read More »Hi-carb, low-carb?

“Adding a positive impact to the local community and environment.” “Its successful implementation requires a shift in mindset about what going on holiday really means… Read More »Promoting green tourism in East Devon: ‘regenerative tourism’

Seaside towns that have seen a big boost in high street footfall include: Morecambe: 70%… Budleigh Salterton: 59%… . Back in the summer of 2020, it was… Read More »Working from home – working from the seaside

‘SILICON GORGE’ The West of England is fast becoming one of the most dynamic technology clusters in the world. . Sidmouth has beaches and cafés,… Read More »The huge potential for ‘tech’ in the South West

“People are trying to do the right thing. And no wonder it’s hard, because they’re being given confusing messages.” . It’s that time of year… Read More »Veganuary: Is it good for your health? Is it good for the planet?

“Sidmouth has unspoilt open spaces and a buzzing town centre.” . Regularly over the years, Sidmouth has been named as one of the ‘best places… Read More »Sidmouth: one of the ‘best places to live in 2023’

“See you next year!” . It’s that time of year, when we look to the past and look to the future. And there are of… Read More »Looking back on the old year, looking forward to the new

And yet there are plenty of ‘ideas to help your business’… . Businesses in the South-West are doing well: “The South West continues to thrive… Read More »‘Relentless challenges’ for green business owners

“There is so much still to be explored and so much potential to be developed.” . The VGS has posted a couple of pieces this… Read More »Sidmouth and seaweed: interest and activity

“Plenty to be positive about when reflecting on 2022.” PLUS: Ideas to help make your business more sustainable. . The SouthWest Business Live team have… Read More »“The South West continues to thrive as a region”