Should we have citizens’ assemblies for Sidmouth/East Devon? It’s been happening with the New South Yorkshire citizens’ assembly, the Southampton Citizens’ Climate Assembly and the Wandsworth Citizens’ Assembly on air quality. .… Read More »Citizens assemblies: enhancing democracy or bureaucracy?
“The unfairness of Dublin Airport seeking to grow passenger numbers by 25%, while farmers must cut their emissions by the same amount.” [Irish Farmers Association]… Read More »Why are farmers so angry? Why are ‘flights over food’ prioritised?
As digital and creative now dominate the economy and as working from home even by the seaside is becoming the norm – and in Devon, “the world of remote working… Read More »Getting better digital connectivity in rural communities
“At a recent committee, councillors couldn’t agree whether to grant or refuse planning permission and instead voted to visit the site before making a decision.” [Local… Read More »Allowing a warehouse or a vaccination centre at Greendale Business Park?
Looking at the way we create products, services and systems. . What is the Design Economy – and how can it “build back better and… Read More »The design economy – the circular economy
“Agroforestry systems both in temperate regions and in the Mediterranean represent highly valuable habitats for birds.” [Manon Edo of Agricology] . Agroforestry is being seen… Read More »Agroforestry, net zero and biodiversity
“An area of Buckhaven is to become a test-bed for a new technology which – if it works – could end the global energy crisis.”… Read More »Trialling hydrogen energy in our homes
“The inflexible 9-to-5 work model is gradually being replaced by a more adaptable and personalized approach.” [entrepreneur.com] “The nature of jobs will change, rather than… Read More »AI and the Four Day Week
“More than a thousand people a year in the South West could be spared death if more patients with high blood pressure were treated.” [NHS]… Read More »Get your blood pressure checked!
… for today, tomorrow and this week [TidesChart.com] . There’s a lot of information out there on the tides – from a Tide Times and Tide… Read More »Sidmouth tide times…
“See if a better deal was available.” [EDDC Cabinet: 1st March 2023] In Cornwall, “a loo with a view has sold for over EIGHT times… Read More »Drill Hall: selling a ‘loo with a view’
“States and the large companies which dominate these complex systems are best placed to lead the way.” [Alex Heffron, Lancaster University] . The question continues… Read More »Why are farmers so angry? part three
The deal comes with just £16 million of new funding. [Exeter Observer] The public consultation finishes this coming Sunday 24th March . The proposed Devon… Read More »The proposed Devon & Torbay Devolution Deal – ‘reducing democratic accountability’
The public consultation finishes this coming Sunday 24th March . The draft for the Devon and Torbay Devolution Deal was published in early February: The public were asked… Read More »The proposed Devon & Torbay Devolution Deal
“In many historic English market towns the most prosperous streets with the fewest, if any, empty shops are the ones with the most street trees… Read More »Boosting cycling and walking