“We must change how we design and use plastics as we cannot simply recycle or reduce our way out of this crisis.” [Ellen MacArthur Foundation] .… Read More »Can plastics become part of the circular economy?

From the universities to local groups, the county responds to the current challenges to the climate… . The Devon universities will be at COP28. The… Read More »COP28 and Devon

Peter Craven believes that success comes down to the cultivation of family relationships, collaborative decision-making, and future planning together. [Nuffield Scholar] . Last year’s Family Farming… Read More »‘The secrets of family farming business success’

“Small businesses remain upbeat with almost half  feeling confident about the next six months and a quarter diversifying their operations.” The most important trends for… Read More »Small Business Saturday – 2nd December

Meanwhile, on Cliff Road, there are the clifftop homes that are ‘falling into the sea’ because of the climate crisis. And at Port Royal, the… Read More »Climate displacement is happening here

“Helping vulnerable people to live healthier lives” Plus: “A Guide for Financially Vulnerable Adults” . The Sid Valley is home to many retired people –… Read More »Protecting vulnerable adults

@ Sidmouth’s Café Scientifique – postponed to Tuesday 28th November Plus: “creating a mobility policy for the whole South West of England to support the… Read More »The future of rural transport: challenges, solutions, technologies

A mixed response… . At the beginning of the week, South West businesses were hoping for certain things from the Chancellor’s Autumn Statement to help boost growth… Read More »An East Devon response to the Autumn Statement

“If the Government is serious about supporting businesses of all sizes, promoting growth and reducing costs for consumers, it must urgently address our outdated and… Read More »Replacing business rates with a land value tax

“The future of agriculture: traditional practices meet modern science” [GWCT] “It is an innovative approach to food production, designed to restore and protect our ecosystems,… Read More »Defining ‘regenerative farming’

How green is Persimmon’s new-build housing? “Can the housebuilder which owns large areas of building land in the Sid Valley step up to the plate… Read More »How good is Persimmon’s new-build housing? – part two

“We are campaigning for a commitment from the UK Government that broadcast TV and radio services will be available to everyone until 2040 and beyond.”… Read More »An insecure future for broadcast radio and TV?

Marine fisheries contribute to plastic pollution primarily through the abandoned, lost, or discarded fishing gear, such as nets, lines, ropes, and traps. “Turning the super… Read More »Tackling ghost gear with inspiration and innovation

23/1657/FUL (Minor) SIDMOUTH TOWN (APPLICATION WITHDRAWN)… Sidmouth Drill Hall, The Esplanade, Sidmouth, EX10 8BE. (This planning application has been withdrawn and will not be considered… Read More »BREAKING: Rockfish application for Drill Hall withdrawn