“As the UK breaks away from the European Union’s Common Agricultural Policy (CAP), the region’s network of predominantly small, family-run farms are ‘particularly vulnerable’ to… Read More »Of farming – trade deals, standards, workers and subsidies: in the South West
“… the single biggest thing we’re having to fix.” . Sidmouth is fairly well-off, but there are many people who are not: How much is… Read More »The cost of living crisis in Sidmouth
. There’s plenty of greenwashing going on out there: Climate change: and the ‘magical thinking’ of carbon capture – Vision Group for Sidmouth “The idea… Read More »Greenwashing Inc
. “If the ‘just in time’ model is failing everywhere because of both manufacturing and transport shortages, are we going to go back to earlier… Read More »Could shortening supply chains be an opportunity for local economies?
“A pay rise will not fix broken workplace culture” “Be patient and kind to the staff.” “The hospitality sector needs to now look hard and… Read More »Labour shortages: of declining wages and working conditions
Opening up the economy – by ending “virtually all government mandates to control the spread of the coronavirus.” “Doing away with them has nothing to… Read More »The long-term effects of the pandemic on the West Country economy
Two fantastic free events from the Devon Maritime Forum: Tom Heap of BBC Countryfile and Costing the Earth to put your questions to our expert… Read More »Safeguarding our Seas / Life Below Water
Many consider the mass use of hydroponics as the future of agriculture. On a smaller scale, companies like IKEA and Amazon are selling hydroponic systems that can be installed… Read More »Urban farming
Free services available to those who find themselves in difficulty. . This evening saw the Annual Town Assembly happen – and as per usual, grants… Read More »Citizens Advice East Devon – @ Sidmouth
But hope for local seafood and fishing heritage . We have excellent fish shops in Sidmouth – and a living maritime tradition: A living fishing… Read More »An uncertain future for Devon’s fishing industry
Buildings are currently responsible for 33% of global energy consumption and 39% of greenhouse gas emissions. “We should develop energy-efficient and low-footprint solutions for buildings, while… Read More »Build back better: build low-impact, resilient buildings
“World leaders are failing to show the necessary level of ambition.” Meanwhile, Devonians are being asked for their views on “key actions that outline some… Read More »Devon Carbon Plan Consultation: have your say
A radical practice is suddenly getting mainstream attention. Will it change how we help one another? “It’s fantastic to see so many people engaging with… Read More »Mutual aid during and after the coronavirus
The issues and implications for rural people and businesses. . The Rural Services Network has a regular weekly update on things related to the current… Read More »Rural communities and the coronavirus
“The crisis puts the flaws of our short-sighted, hyper-individualistic times in glaring focus.” . People can be very selfish. Whether it’s the super-rich: World’s Wealthy… Read More »Coronavirus, communitarians and individualists