“It is imperative we build back both better and greener from the coronavirus pandemic – with a renewed and enhanced focus on protecting the environment,… Read More »A look at the government’s green policies

to be considered by the District Council . New information and perspectives are appearing on the controversial plans to halt erosion from the sea at… Read More »Beach Management Plan: new report on rates of erosion

What MPs and the CPRE have to say about the government’s plans to deregulate the planning system. . There are fears that housing reforms will… Read More »Housing reforms: revolt and reports from the shires

“Scientists remind councillors they have declared a climate emergency, and ask that decisions taken at the council meeting reflect that position.” . The county council… Read More »How is Devon doing on the environment and climate change?

resources/opportunities . The latest from the Transition Town network: . We hope you are all doing okay in these times of crisis, the following are… Read More »Transition Network: October news

“Watch out for flying fruits!” . It’s autumn – season of mists and mellow fruitfulness, as noted by Ed Dolphin writing in the Herald recently… Read More »The fruits of trees in autumn

A short film created by Honiton filmmaker Tommy Gillard . The British Film Institute festival has gone online – and this week is showing a… Read More »Shuttlecock: a film shot in Sidmouth at the BFI festival

Calling for Exeter to become a ‘zero-emissions transport city’ and the ‘electric bike capital of the South West’. . The county council has been keen… Read More »New cycle lanes: pop-up become permanent in Exeter

… an interim report . When it came to power, the new administration at East Devon brought in a new portfolio – dedicated to bringing… Read More »Democracy and Transparency at East Devon

From algae to maize – from greenwash to soil erosion . There are biofuels…. and there are biofuels: “A decade ago, the green technology space… Read More »Biofuel – a critical assessment

“Autumn is a good time to create a new wildlife pond in your garden.” . There have been some great ‘pond projects’ of late: Building… Read More »The pleasures of a pond

“Ironically the Preferred Option is the most expensive of all the options that have been considered.” A Plymouth University study suggests that parts of the… Read More »Beach Management Plan: alternative views and new studies

Free webinars this autumn . Based in Glastonbury, WCA seeks to provide “support for communities wishing to lead a development of affordable homes for local… Read More »Community-led Housing in Wessex

“DANGER. TEA AND COFFEE CROSSING THE ROAD” Controversial decision to close a Church St pavement café. Town Council “discussed the possible extension of the County… Read More »Street café culture for Sidmouth? part two

Free tree giveaway! Supporting local communities across the county to plant and nurture thousands of trees. Enabling people to care for and celebrate our treasured… Read More »Saving Devon’s Treescapes – how to get involved