Will meat-free save the planet?
“Arguing for less preconceived assumptions about alleged effects of animal source foods on the health of the planet and the humans and animals involved.” .… Read More »Will meat-free save the planet?
“Arguing for less preconceived assumptions about alleged effects of animal source foods on the health of the planet and the humans and animals involved.” .… Read More »Will meat-free save the planet?
“… reluctantly” and “through gritted teeth.” . In the autumn, further details for the proposed industrial estate to the north of Sidford were presented: This… Read More »Sidford Business Park: further planning application: approved
“We have invested more than £2billion to transform bathing water quality across the region, stopping over 200 raw sewage discharges and introducing modern sewage treatment… Read More »What are SWW’s longer-term plans for waste-water treatment in the Sid Valley?
“Given the enormous potential for community energy to help avert the devastation of climate change and alleviate the desperation of fuel poverty. We must push for… Read More »Local Electricity Bill: “key to unblocking community energy”
Reasons given for the refusal by the committee… . Ten days ago, it was reported that, after years of stating its intention, Aggregate Industries had… Read More »Plans for a 150-acre quarry near Ottery rejected
“Shopping locally contributes to the local economy and ensures the longevity of a thriving and diverse high street with greater choice for shoppers.” “You can… Read More »Have yourself a local Christmas
” Prepare and promote robust policies in our local plan to address the need for more and better quality homes and communities for all.”“Deliver more… Read More »New Council Plan focusses on housing
Taking steps to realise an ambition Next: an Energy Descent Action Plan? . Groups such as Friends of the Earth have been pushing for local… Read More »The District Council’s “Climate Action Plan”
A greater emphasis on design quality and sustainability in the planning reforms, including the ‘community-focused approach’ of local design codes. However, developers and local authorities… Read More »The new National Planning Policy Framework
“Give local authorities more power and funding to deliver net zero” “There are serious weaknesses in central government’s approach to working with local authorities on… Read More »Local government and getting to zero carbon emissions
“Seeing wildlife – in real life, articles or documentaries made by people who had to travel – is a good way of convincing people to… Read More »The impact of tourism on the planet
“Plundering of the past for the purposes of private enrichment.” “The Planning White Paper mentions heritage in passing, but with little focus.” . A fortnight… Read More »Planning and heritage: an unclear picture
Or, how to prevent “the plundering of the past for the purposes of private enrichment”. . Last month, the Housing Minister tweeted: Robert Jenrick on… Read More »A review of heritage planning policy
“There is a lack of detail on how end markets will be developed, which leaves a lot of responsibility with councils and their collection systems.”… Read More »Central government plans to introduce consistent waste collections – consultation
… pointing to the key issues . The VGS website has added a new ‘page’: Local democracy – Vision Group for Sidmouth . It points… Read More »Local democracy in the Sid Valley and East Devon