To what extent can AI chat apps ‘create policy’?
… for local groups such as the VGS looking at local issues? . To what extent can AI help in doing research and putting together… Read More »To what extent can AI chat apps ‘create policy’?
… for local groups such as the VGS looking at local issues? . To what extent can AI help in doing research and putting together… Read More »To what extent can AI chat apps ‘create policy’?
The University of Exeter is to build a solar farm on Duryard Park . One of the main arguments against solar farms is that they… Read More »Urban solar park vs urban green space
Sidmouth Sidford ward . The District Council elections are happening in two weeks’ time: EDDC elections 4th May: all Sidmouth seats contested – Vision Group for… Read More »EDDC elections 4th May: candidate profile: Stuart HUGHES
“Why the crazy 15-minute city conspiracy theory is no laughing matter.” [New European] “We should change the discourse by replacing “net zero” with “stopping climate… Read More »Engaging on climate change with evidence and communication
“Local communities are finding creative solutions to the problem – using their knowledge of the local area and landscape to find ways around an overloaded… Read More »A solution to our rural housing crisis: community-led housing
“We were delighted to be awarded a five-star rating in the annual HBF survey for the first time in our history and are determined to… Read More »How good is Persimmon’s new-build housing?
“When does ‘zero’ not mean ‘zero’? When it’s greenwashing, of course.” . “Zero carbon” is everywhere – including in the draft East Devon Local Plan.… Read More »“There is no such thing as zero carbon or even ‘net’ zero.”
… to exchange the latest news and views, go to the newly launched Facebook pages . Two months ago, the VGS relaunched its cycling group:… Read More »Launching the Sidmouth Cycling Campaign’s social media group
“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
“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
“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
“Firstly, now that there does seem to be access, nevertheless, at the time the owners were claiming the Alexandria Industrial Estate was full.” “Secondly, the… Read More »BREAKING: selling off the Sidford Business Park site
The District Council is named as having “excessively high” maladministration failures. “The physical condition of homes was the biggest reason for referrals to the watchdog.”… Read More »BREAKING: East Devon confirmed by Housing Ombudsman as “worst performing authority in the country”
“Concerning the issue of affordable housing, the policy of the Local Plan sets out a target of 50% affordable housing for residential development in Sidmouth.”… Read More »Knowle: a failure of promises on affordable housing
“All eyes will be on the government’s Land Use Framework for England.” . The District Council would like some feedback on its draft Local Plan… Read More »How should we be using our land?