Build back better: lessons from the pandemic
… a minimum income guarantee … gig economy workers … the self-employed … mental health . Here’s a list of provocative articles from the NEF’s… Read More »Build back better: lessons from the pandemic
… a minimum income guarantee … gig economy workers … the self-employed … mental health . Here’s a list of provocative articles from the NEF’s… Read More »Build back better: lessons from the pandemic
“Councils know their areas intimately…but need powers and resource.” “Now, this potential needs to be unlocked through a programme of investment.” “The UK Government’s ‘A Plan… Read More »Levelling up rural: unlocking the potential
Despite a dip in greenhouse gas emissions from the COVID-19 economic slowdown, the world is still heading for a catastrophic temperature rise above 3°C this… Read More »A green pandemic recovery
“These days, there’s more and more medical science which backs the healing effects of time spent in nature.” . Long-standing VGS member Graham Cooper has… Read More »The healing power of nature
Delivering grocery and takeaway food to local residents. You use an app to order your food, and the robot will deliver it to you. .… Read More »Autonomous delivery vehicles – aka robots on wheels
“The Flatpack Democracy movement has a proven track record. It brought about radical life-changing reforms to the community of Frome. If we can repeat its… Read More »Flatpack democracy: a new kind of ultra-local government
“Shorter working time should be at the heart of post-pandemic recovery.” . The VGS has got in touch with the District Council about ‘new ways… Read More »The Case for a Four Day Week: a practical road map
“Research calls for better transparency over the environmental impact of building electric vehicles.” “On the other hand, do we really always have to take the… Read More »Electric cars are not carbon neutral
“With many European governments subsidising electric vehicle purchases and more calls for a “green recovery” or to “build back better” after Covid-19,” there are alternatives. … Read More »Cobalt in your car battery: the ethics of mining minerals
“We all want a greener London but this is no way to go about it. If you want fewer car journeys overall, then residents need… Read More »The questions around Low-Traffic Neighbourhoods
“The cost of electric bikes are set to be slashed in a bid to give commuters a ‘sweat free’ way to get to work.” Plus:… Read More »The electric bike revolution: the promise of subsidies
“We know how to build a low carbon society, the technology is there – the bit that is missing is the longing.” . Everyone’s talking… Read More »Energy transition: from Devon to Ungersheim
“Engaging storytelling is potentially a powerful tool for combating polarization. If used in the right way, it may also catalyze changes in political behaviors needed… Read More »A new coalition on the environment
“With more businesses embracing WFH culture and employees no longer having to commute into the heart of the city, and people being more mindful in… Read More »Working from home and the new localism
“The purchase of the site on Queen’s Drive [in Exmouth] was made back in March, but the reasoning and the process behind the acquisition were… Read More »Transparency and Democracy at East Devon: the Ocean Blue case