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Here we go again! Last time the developers appealed they won because EDDC didn’t fight strongly and get everything in early enough, so let’s hope… Read More »Knowle Planning Appeal

“… the imperative of collaborating in surmounting food insecurity, environmental degradation, and political polarization.” [ Think Global Health]   . Of late, there have been several… Read More »Collaborating on the environment locally

The closing date for comments is tomorrow, Friday 8th March. . A month ago, the latest Knowle planning application was rejected; and yet, a mere couple… Read More »Knowle planning application: March 2024: VGS submission

To what extent can the new application be “best described as a prison block”? “Sidmouth has one of the most elderly demographics in England: this… Read More »Knowle planning application: tweaked

Listing ways to shop and eat in the Sid Valley. “The convenience of home delivery, combined with the direct connection to the farm and seasons,… Read More »Shopping and eating locally

“The firms are AtkinsRéalis and Keir: if EDDC likes the proposals then it should be full steam ahead.” “Atkins and Keir were both very keen… Read More »Beach Management Plan: the design and construction stages

“All new development, including innovative designs, should be designed to complement and enhance the local distinctiveness of the character of its immediate locality, reflecting the… Read More »BREAKING: Knowle planning application: rejected

“Communities should be obliged to generate at least **% of the power usage in their community.” ‘Those who want a zero-carbon future can now part-own… Read More »Making local wind power happen

“The power of local economies.” “Rural communities could actually have the ability to make real livelihoods.” [Sir Tim Smit] . The Blue Earth Summit returns… Read More »Muscular localism

“Reducing fuel costs through solar energy” [Sid Valley Energy Action Group] “The question is whether any concerted actions for solar energy can be undertaken.” .… Read More »Acting locally on climate change: solar energy

“The role of microgrids in hybrid renewable energy systems is becoming increasingly significant as the world continues to shift towards cleaner and more sustainable energy… Read More »An alternative to electricity pylons: local energy production

“Ways to Reduce Processed Foods And Cut Your Food Budget” Shop local, shop fresh! Shop at Sidmouth’s local bakers! . There’s currently a lot of… Read More »The debate around ‘ultra-processed foods’: shop fresh, shop local!

“Looking to find suitable areas to plant the trees” in the Sid Valley [Town Council environment committee] “Massive projects need much more planning and follow-through… Read More »Should we be planting thousands of trees?

“A fabulous idea. Well done to those who made it happen!” [comment @ Sidmouth Plastic Warriors] . In a great collaborative project, a new piece… Read More »Beach toy library opens on Sidmouth Esplanade

SWW Director of Natural Resources to give a talk as part of the Biodiversity Festival “Local volunteers have been working for the last two years… Read More »Engaging with South West Water locally