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“Ironically one key cause of the problem is also what brings most into the local economy – tourism.” [BBC series “Rental Health”] In Sidmouth, there… Read More »Finding somewhere to rent in Devon
“Ironically one key cause of the problem is also what brings most into the local economy – tourism.” [BBC series “Rental Health”] In Sidmouth, there… Read More »Finding somewhere to rent in Devon
“The South West continues to have a very attractive and viable proposition, particularly in the blue and green economy, including marine, energy and renewables to… Read More »Is the South West being ‘overlooked’?
Saturday 20th May “Driftwood and Thrift” . The VGS will be at this year’s SeaFest – again showcasing its ongoing projects, latest ideas and other… Read More »VGS @ SeaFest 2023
“In a de-natured countryside, it is pertinent to ask whether the greater good of the environment is really served by channelling so much conservation money… Read More »The case against the reintroduction of beavers
“To raise awareness of the planetary value of trees everywhere and also to show a film with a serious feel-good factor.” [Word Forest Organisation] .… Read More »#TreesAreTheKey film comes to Sidmouth
More than 100 mature trees have been cut down in the centre of Plymouth in a move campaigners said was reminiscent of the needless felling… Read More »Stop the chop: looking after our mature urban trees
“Making a new car creates as much carbon pollution as driving it, so it’s often better to keep your old banger on the road than… Read More »How ‘green’ are electric vehicles?
“Holidaymakers can opt for accommodation that doesn’t exacerbate the housing shortage, such as renting a room in an owner’s home, rather than a whole flat… Read More »A solution to our rural housing crisis: responsible tourism
“Sidmouth’s inspirational leaders” . The District Council is celebrating International Women’s Day in East Devon: 8 March 2023 – International Women’s Day: East Devon’s inspirational leaders… Read More »International Women’s Day in the Sid Valley
“Sidmouth town centre still has a strong retail future” [Vince Page] “The future high street’s purpose will be so much more than just shopping… New… Read More »Reimagining our high streets: ‘drawing people in’
And what is the ‘Great South West’? . It was back in November 2019 that the ‘Western Gateway’ was launched: The Western Gateway is a… Read More »What is the ‘Western Gateway’?
“For farming to deliver our collective net zero ambitions and continue climate smart farming we need targeted incentives in the tax system for farm businesses… Read More »Does the latest review on ‘net zero carbon’ consider rural life?
Over the years, the Vision Group for Sidmouth has appeared in the local media. Here’s an incomplete record of that. 2023 July: Nominate yourself for… Read More »VGS pieces in the press
… in the field of high tech and grass roots representation . The VGS doesn’t ‘do politics’ – but it does follow the old notion… Read More »Lessons on democracy
“The grim reality – and it is pretty grim, I’m afraid – is that if you really feel it’s a shame there aren’t as many… Read More »“The grim reality of our impact on nature”