“Hopefully, this period of time will be one that strengthens local networks so that when we come out the other side, we’ll be better prepared… Read More »Help at hand: Salvation Army

The longer-term effects of the crisis on the wider food and farming industry – and the impact on the supermarkets and food availability for consumers.… Read More »The longer-term impacts on farming

A clear pattern of response is being played out by most governments: denial, fumbling and, eventually, lockdown. In parallel, political narratives and cultural norms are… Read More »As governments dither, authority is challenged

Promoting Economic Resilience: “New mixed development should… consider the values of homeworking to the economic vibrancy of the Sid Valley.” . Sidmouth’s economy is made… Read More »The working from home revolution

How local strategies, developed in response to a national crisis, could help change our food system for the better in future. . The Sidmouth community… Read More »Local community support through food

“Council workers are the unsung heroes.” . Over the last weeks, air pollution has plummeted – but so has revenue from council car parks: .… Read More »Councils to be given extra cash

Staying open to serve essential public projects and the self-employed trades in our local communities. . Local volunteer organisations are rising to the challenge –… Read More »Help at hand: Bradfords

What can we do to help the backbone of the local economy? . We need to be looking after our local providers: Support your local… Read More »Support your local small business

‘Cycles for Key Workers’ Cycling is part of the solution to better neighbourhoods . Here’s the April newsletter from Sustrans. It includes articles on: New… Read More »April Sustrans newsletter: on your bike!

56 miles of pathways . The weather might have spoiled, but we still need to get out every day for some fresh air – even… Read More »Great ideas for walks in the Sid Valley

Working with Sidmouth Town Council and other local organisations to provide information and support. Contact Sid Valley HELP if you need help or want to… Read More »Help at hand: Sid Valley HELP

Growing up: how to create an urban garden. . Most of us are lucky enough to have access to a garden in the Sid Valley… Read More »Vertical gardens and green facades

How can we reduce mental hardship now and in the coming weeks? . The status of care homes has been called ‘the cinderella of the… Read More »Mental health issues in these difficult times

“PPE for care homes remains scandalously lacking, while at least 21 homes in Devon are infected” . A very important part of the life of… Read More »Devon care homes under pressure

“Wouldn’t it be lovely if all the new housing estates that are being built had a tiny area of woodland in among the houses?” . Earthwatch… Read More »tiny forests